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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave

This Combination mode is suitable for foods
which are normally grilled and for reheating
small savoury items.

Do not use this program with less than 200
g (7 oz) of food.

It is necessary to preheat when using
this Combination mode

and food should

always be cooked uncovered.

Grill 1 - HIGH

Grill 2 - MEDIUM

Grill 3 - LOW

To Preheat Grill

min

sec

Grill 1-2-3

Micro Power

Start

Combination

• Press Combination

Pad.

• Select Grill Power.

Press once for Grill
1 (High), twice for
Grill 2 (Medium) or
three times for Grill
3 (Low).

• Select Microwave

Power. Keep
pressing this pad
until the power you
require appears in
the display window.
Options available
depend on Grill
Power selected.

• Press Start to

preheat. “P” will
appear in display
window. When grill
is preheated “P” will
flash and oven will
beep. Just open the
door and place
food inside.

NOTE:

If you preheat the Grill as shown above the Microwave Power will not operate until

the time pads are entered.

* After preheating just open the oven door and place food inside. Do not press Stop/Cancel

Pad as you may cancel the program.

• Press to enter required cooking time. 10

sec. pad is inoperable.

• Press Start Pad.

Summary of Contents for NNCT857

Page 1: ...CHAOS CHAOS DEFROST For Models NNCT857 NNCT867 MICROWAVE GRILL AND CONVECTION Cookery Book and Operating Instructions NNCT878 ...

Page 2: ...oods Your oven is rated E which is very efficient It is therefore very important that you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 52 58 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door ...

Page 3: ...below or contact us on line at test kitchen panasonic co uk Alternatively visit our web site at www cooking corner co uk The Microwave Test Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U K Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP When writing please be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone number 1 Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking CONTENTS Safety Information 2 3 Before ...

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

Page 5: ...rd 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 Unpacking your oven 1 Oven must be p...

Page 6: ... capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the oven by a person respons ible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 6 Storage of Accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on In case of ele...

Page 7: ...o way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage 8 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning Wash the turntable in warm soapy water Do not place in the dishwasher 9 The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven particularly the turntable spindle and the area surroundi...

Page 8: ... 08705 357357 Most major credit and debit cards accepted Ensure you quote the correct model number Maintenance of your oven 1 Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place unless you are cooking on CONVECTION and wish to use the Wire or Enamel Shelves 2 Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable 3...

Page 9: ...ntable The glass turntable and roller ring are the only accessories used for Microwave Cooking See through Oven Window External Air Vents High wire rack Metal Tray Low Rack Splash Guard Door Safety Lock System Control Panel Identification Plate Roller Ring 1 The Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise 2 The Glass Turntable must always be used with the Rol...

Page 10: ...Small Quantities of Food Take care when heating small quanti ties 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 2 Foods Low in Moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture eg bread items chocolate biscuits and pastries These can ea...

Page 11: ...meter Use a meat thermometer 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...

Page 12: ... though the fan motor operates You can continue using the oven during this time 16 Utensils Before use check that utensils containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens 17 Babies Bottles and Food Jars When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temper atur...

Page 13: ...ass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent IMPORTANT NOTES HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD 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 14: ...ME inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely I MEAT JOINTS Stand 15 mins wrapped in aluminium foil I JACKET POTATOES Stand 5 mins wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave only I LIGHT CAKES Stand 5 mins before removing from dish I RICH DENSE CAKES Stand 15 20 mins I FISH Stand 2 3 mins I EGG DISHES Stand 1 2 mins I PREC...

Page 15: ...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 General Guidelines 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 be sti...

Page 16: ...rcelain 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 If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on CONVECTION and COMBINATION but not directly under the GRILL POTTERY EARTHENWARE STONE...

Page 17: ...ne 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 DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE CLING FILM Microwave cling film can only be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave It is al...

Page 18: ... Conversion Pad 14 More Less Pads 15 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 16 Stop Cancel Pad Before Cooking one press clears your instructions During Cooking one press temporarily stops the cooking program Another press cancels all your instructions and the time of d...

Page 19: ...iment setting various programs The letter D will always appear in the display window This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food To select this mode press the timer pad four times Demo mode press any key will appear To cancel press the timer pad a further four times 7 Child Lock To operate the child lock facility press the Start pad ...

Page 20: ...evel N B 1 To reset time of day repeat steps above 2 The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 3 This is a 12 hour clock 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 h Micro Power Start 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 h 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 h 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 h Press five times Press twice Inoperable Power Press Level Wattage once High 1000 W twice Defrost 270 W 3 time...

Page 21: ... first Power level and cooking time then press TIMER and time then select final power level and final cooking time Then press Start Select the desired program by pressing pad once twice or three times Press to select g or lb and oz Enter the weight by pressing the More Less pads The more pad will start with the minimum weight for each food Press Start Auto Weight Defrost With this feature you can ...

Page 22: ... e g rolls buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned halfway during defrosting THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SU...

Page 23: ... a time you can defrost food in your microwave The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven although the light will remain on and the turntable will t...

Page 24: ... turn twice 15mins Beef burgers 100 g x1 227 g x4 350 g x2 2 mins 3 4 mins 5 6 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn Place in a suitable dish Separate and turn twice Place in a suitable dish Separate and turn twice 2 mins 5 mins 10 mins Minced Beef 500g 1lb 2oz 10 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Break up and turn 3 4 times 15 mins Stewing Steak 500g 1lb 2oz 12 14 mins Place in a suitable dish in a s...

Page 25: ...x1 x2 x3 4 150g 5oz 350g 12oz 500g 1lb 2oz 4 mins 6 mins 8 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Place in a suitable dish Turn twice 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins Chicken Drumsticks x6 800g 1 lb 12oz 20 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice 30 mins Turkey Breast fillets 500g 1lb 2oz 10 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice 20 mins Duck Breast Fillets 450g 1lb 8 min...

Page 26: ...g 9oz 500g 1lb2oz 3 mins 6 7 mins 8 10 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and turn twice Place in a suitable dish Separate if necessary and turn twice 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins Prawns 450g 1lb 10 mins Place in a suitable dish Stir twice during defrosting 30 mins GENERAL Sliced bread 400g 14oz 5 mins Place on a plate Separate and arrange during defrostin...

Page 27: ...ill count down then the cooking program will start G Set the desired Cooking Program by selecting appro priate Cooking option G Then Press the Timer Pad G Set desired standing time max 9hrs 99mins 10 sec pad is inoperable An H will appear in the display to denote hours G Press Start Pad Cooking program will commence after which the standing time will count down 2 To Set a Delay Start Cooking optio...

Page 28: ...ING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT USE OVEN GLOVES The radiant Grill system on the oven gives efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e g chops sausages steak toast oven chips etc ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating unless you are using the enamel shelf NOTE The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed and there is no microwave p...

Page 29: ...d inside the metal tray when cooking fatty foods Or the enamel shelf can be used for grilling large quantities of food or to brown off a dish of food but we do not recommend using this for fatty foods that can splatter 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 cl...

Page 30: ... The oven starts at 150 C and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 250 C then to 40 C 100 C 110 C etc The Convection sym bol will appear G Press Start to preheat A P will appear in the dis 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 G Press Time Pads to enter cooking time Maximum cooking ...

Page 31: ...can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware It is possible to cook on one or two levels when using convection cooking If using the turntable the food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray When cooking meat or other fatty foods ensure that the Splash Guard is also in position Follow your individual recipe guidelines If using a shelf place on the lower level You...

Page 32: ...for details The shelves are ideal for batch baking and when cooking in a large dish that will not turn on the turntable Ensure that the shelves are inserted correctly and are secure before use Do not place a dish of food weighing more than 5Kg 11 lb on each shelf ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE FOOD AND ACCESSORIES AFTER COOKING AS THE OVEN ACCESSORIES WILL BE VERY HOT MAKE SURE THAT YOU ...

Page 33: ...USE TEMP F GAS MARK TEMP C USE TEMP F GAS MARK 40 C Proving Bread 90 F 1 8 180 C Souffle Victoria Sandwich Fairy Cakes 350 F 4 100 C Pavlova 200 F 1 4 190 C Mice Pies Treacle Tarts Chicken Roulades Quiche Lasagne 375 F 5 110 C Meringues 225 F 1 4 200 C 210 C 220 C Choux Pastry Scones Bread Sausage Rolls Vol au Vents Roast Potatoes Yorkshires 400 F 425 F 6 7 120 C Slow drying Herbs 250 F 1 2 130 C ...

Page 34: ...he oven starts at 150 C and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 250 C then to 100 C 110 C etc Grill and Convection symbols will apear Press to select Grill power if you wish to adjust from Grill 3 Low to select Grill 1 High or Grill 2 Medium Press Start to preheat P will appear in the display window When the oven is preheated the oven will beep and the P will flash ...

Page 35: ...ays place food in a preheated oven Food is cooked UNCOVERED DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS Using TURBO BAKE can reduce traditional oven cooking times see table below all foods were cooked on the low rack with metal tray on glass turntable FOOD WEIGHT TRADITIONAL OVEN TURBO BAKE Chicken Legs Crispy Duck 800 g 40 mins 25 mins 200 C 250 C GRILL1 500 g 30 35 mins 15 mins 220 C 250 C GRILL1 200 g 25 30 ...

Page 36: ...ooking time There is no need to preheat on COMBINATION programs EXCEPT when cooking pastry and using a COMBINATION program of Grill and Microwave It is possible to use smooth seamed metal tins and foil containers on COMBINATION but they must be placed directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable They must not be placed directly onto the Low Rack or arcing will occur If you experience arcing...

Page 37: ...s meat joints jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs meringues rich fruit cakes biscuits and yorkshire puddings It is not necessary to preheat except when cooking pastry dishes to achieve a better result For pastry dishes preheat oven to 210 C on Convection so that the oven is hot and then select the desired Com...

Page 38: ...ers e g cakes and pastries should be placed directly onto the Metal Tray on Glass Turntable OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top Combination 1 Convection and Microwave Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re use and that the ...

Page 39: ...GET VERY HOT Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot Press Combination Pad first then select CONVECTION temperature Lastly select Microwave Power and set cooking time Oven Temperature Microwave Power Use 230 C WARM Fruit Crumble 230 C SIMMER Purchased Quiche Frozen Macaroni Cheese 220 C SIMMER Minced Beef Pie Frozen Cauliflower Cheese Apple Pie 190 C SIMMER Whole Chicken Turkey ...

Page 40: ...or Grill 1 High twice for Grill 2 Medium or three times for Grill 3 Low Select Microwave Power Keep pressing this pad until the power you require appears in the display window Options available depend on Grill Power selected Press Start to preheat P will appear in display window When grill is preheated P will flash and oven will beep Just open the door and place food inside NOTE If you preheat the...

Page 41: ...rectly onto the Metal Tray or on the Splash guard inside the Metal Tray which sits on the High Wire Rack This is then placed on the Glass Turntable We suggest the following options for this Combination mode Grill Setting Microwave Power Use 2 MEDIUM Fish Bake 1 SIMMER Bruschetta Crostini 2 WARM Veggie Burgers For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book Foods should...

Page 42: ...min 10 sec 1 h Turbo Bake Grill 1 2 3 Micro Power Start Combination Press Combination Pad Press to select oven temperature The oven starts at 150 C and then for each press the temperature will count up in 10 C stages to 250 C then to 100 C 110 C etc Press to select Grill Power if you wish to adjust from Grill 3 Low to Grill 1 High or Grill 2 Medium Press to select Microwave Power The options avail...

Page 43: ... the Metal Tray on the High Wire Rack on the Glass Turntable For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top GUIDELINES CAUTION ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM TH...

Page 44: ...ow less more These features allow you to cook or reheat foods automatically There is no need to enter the weight as these programs use a humidity sensor which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and or Combination setting and calculate the correct cooking time IMPORTANT NOTES 1 If you select an Auto Sensor program directly after plugging in the oven an initial warm up perio...

Page 45: ...foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking on an Auto Program to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre 7 To allow for some variations that occur in food check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving Minimum Maximum Weights to use on Auto Sensor Programs Auto Sensor Programs Program Minimum Maximum Fresh vegetables 100 g 4oz 900 g 2lb Frozen vegetables 100 g 4oz...

Page 46: ...ater per 100 g of vegetables Cover with pierced cling film or lid Press the vegetables pad twice Press START M For ROASTING assorted vegetables Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with 45ml 3tbsp oil Place vegetables on Metal Tray on Low Rack on Glass Turntable Press the vegetables pad three times Press START Turn at beeps 3 Roast Vegetables C 4 Boiled potatoes For BOILING potatoes Cut ...

Page 47: ...crowave cooking only Combination e g Convection Micro power or Grill Micro Power 7 Fresh Fish M Potatoes To cook JACKET POTATOES with a crisper drier skin Choose medium sized potatoes 200 250g 7 9oz for best results Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times Place on Low Rack on Metal Tray on Glass Turntable Press the potatoes pad twice Press START 5 Jacket Potatoes C 8 Frozen Fish ...

Page 48: ... Turntable Press chicken pad twice then press START Take care with hot juices Stand for 5 minutes 11 Chicken Pieces with bone C To cook FRESH chicken pieces with skin and boneless Place chicken skin side up on Low Rack with Splashguard on Metal Tray and place on Glass Turntable Press chicken pad three times then press START Take care with hot juices Stand for 5 minutes 12 Chicken Pieces Boneless C...

Page 49: ...ntable If using heatproof plastic based dish that food is purchased in take care and support underneath when removing Press the Crispy Top pad once Press START DO NOT COVER Stand for 1 minute before serving Ensure the food is piping hot 15 Potato Crispy Top C For reheating and browning CHILLED purchased savoury pasta dishes e g Lasagne Remove any lid or covering If in a foil container transfer to ...

Page 50: ...w ingredients A range of fruit e g apples plums rhubarb goosberries blackcurrants can be used See crumble recipe on page 135 Place heat proof dish on Low Rack on Metal Tray and place on the Glass Turntable Press Bake pad once enter the weight of the crumble excluding dish and press START 17 Bake crumble C Guidelines for Use The Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking...

Page 51: ...ing on the outside and in the centre When is food reheated Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served piping hot i e steam should be visibly emitted from all parts As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during the preparation and storage of the food then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they...

Page 52: ...ortionally smaller than the one recommended in the recipe however make sure it is deep enough to stop food boiling over Allow half to two thirds of the original cooking time ie 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM power for 2 servings 50 MINCE PIES CAUTION REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will warm the pastry thr...

Page 53: ... start cooking in this sequence Press Start Pad to begin cooking NOTE 1 Auto programs cannot be programmed into memory 2 Convection pre heat mode cannot be programmed into memory 3 Memory can only store 1 stage cooking It is not possible to store 2 or 3 stage cooking 4 Setting a new cooking program into memory will cancel the cooking program previously stored 5 Memory program will be cancelled if ...

Page 54: ...CK 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 4 any HIGH Micro HIGH Micro CONVECTION 200 C 15 20 secs 30 40 secs 5 mins Place on a micro safe plate on glass turntable Do not cover Place on a micro safe plate on glass turntable Do not cove...

Page 55: ... heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water Cover and place on glass turntable and stir halfway Healthy Option 415g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway Luxury Vegetable Broth Cremed 400 415g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway CHILLED SOUPS 1 Portion 250ml HIGH Micro 1 2 mins ...

Page 56: ...atproof bowl cover and place on glass turntable Peas marrowfat 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover Place on glass turntable and stir halfway Sweetcorn 200g 325g HIGH Micro HIGH Micro 1 min 20 secs 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl cover and place on glass turntable Place in a heatproof bowl cover and place on glass turntable Tomatoes 400g HIGH Micro 2 3 mins Place in a heatpr...

Page 57: ...plate on glass turntable Place on micro safe plate on glass turntable Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable Time mins 10 12 mins 4 mins 70 80 secs 12 13 mins 18 mins 15 mins 10 15 secs 20 30 secs 40 secs 40 50 secs Choice of Cooking Modes Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro HIGH Micro HIGH Micro Combi TURBO BAKE 220 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro Combi CONVECTION 230 C WARM Micro Combi TURBO BA...

Page 58: ...ray on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Time mins 30 40 secs 1 1 2 3 mins 12 mins 6 7 mins 15 mins 22 mins 5 mins 14 15 mins 18 20 mins 5 6 mins 12 mins 15 mins 18 20 mins 9 10 mins 20 mins Choice of Cooking Modes HIGH Micro HIGH Micro HIGH Micro Combi TURBO BAKE ...

Page 59: ... on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Place on glass turntable Stir halfway Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Stir halfway Time mins 3 4 mins 4 5 mins 8 10 mins 10 mins 8 9 mins 16 18 mins 8 9 mins 18 mins 10 mins 22 mins 7 mins 15 mins Choice of Cooking Modes HIGH power HIGH power Combi TURBO BAKE 250 C GRILL 1 WARM Micro Combi TURBO BAKE 250 C GR...

Page 60: ...tal tray on low rack on glass turntable Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Quiche 175g 400g Combi CONVECTION 230 C SIMMER Micro Combi TURBO BAKE 220 C GRILL 2 SIM MER Micro 6 mins 10 mins Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Place on metal tray on low rack on glass tu...

Page 61: ...l tray on high rack Turn halfway Pre heat oven Place joint in roasting dish Cover with foil and place on wire shelf in lower position Remove foil 10 minutes before the end Leave for 10 mins after cooking and before carving Time mins 8 mins 8 10 mins 7 8 mins 5 mins 4 6 mins or 45 secs per rasher 10 12 mins 5 mins 16 mins for 20 mins then 30 mins per 500g 1lb 2oz 16 18 mins 30 mins per 500g plus 30...

Page 62: ...70C WELL DONE 80 C Place in shallow dish Cover and place on glass turntable Pre heat grill Place on high rack on splashguard in metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Pre heat grill Place on high rack on splashguard in metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Pre heat oven Place joint in roasting dish and place on wire shelf in lower position Leave for 10 mins after cooking and before carvin...

Page 63: ...SIMMER Micro 5 mins 15 mins Place in a shallow dish Cover place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Coated chicken breast 300g Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 1 WARM Micro 10 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Chicken legs 1 0 kg MEDIUM Micro or TURBO BAKE 250 C GRILL 1 15 mins 25 mins Place in a shallow dish Cover place on glass...

Page 64: ...H Micro then MEDIUM Micro 1 min 30 secs soft 40 secs firmer 3 mins 40 secs soft 50 secs firmer 5 mins 1 min 20 secs soft 1 min 50 secs firmer Place water in a shallow dish Place on glass turntable and heat for 1st cooking time Add egg size 3 Pierce yolk and white Cover Cook for 2nd cooking time Then leave to stand for 1 min EGGS SCRAMBLED USE MICROWAVE SAFE BOWL 1 egg 2 eggs 4 eggs HIGH Micro HIGH...

Page 65: ... metal tray on glass turntable Breaded Scampi Scallops 200g Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 1 WARM Micro 8 10 mins Place on metal tray on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Steaks 350g x2 700g MEDIUM Micro or CONVECTION 190 C SIMMER Micro MEDIUM Micro 4 5 mins 10 mins 12 mins Place in a shallow dish Add 30 ml of liquid Cover and place on glass turntable Place in shallow dish on low rack on met...

Page 66: ...table Turn halfway Fish Fingers 125g 4 250g 8 Combi TURBO BAKE 250 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro Combi TURBO BAKE 250 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro 7 8 mins 10 mins Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Turn halfway Place on metal tray on low rack on glass turntable Turn halfway Fillets 300g LOW Micro 8 9 mins Place in a shallow dish Add 30ml of liquid Cover and place on glass turntable Scampi 300g Com...

Page 67: ...turntable Plums stewed 500g HIGH Micro 6 mins Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Rhubarb stewed 500g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable GAME CAUTION HOT FAT REMOVE DISH WITH CARE Duck breast fillets 360g CONVECTION 200 C 35 mins Pre heat oven Prick the skin and place on low rack on splashguard in metal tray on glass turntable Duck whole C...

Page 68: ...Done Pre heat grill Place on high rack on splash guard in metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Casserole Stewing Lamb 500g Combi CONVECTION 160 C WARM Micro 1hr 20 1hr 30 mins Place in casserole add stock and vegetables cover with lid and place on glass turntable Stir halfway PASTA N B USE A LARGE BOWL Fusilli Macaroni Penne Lasagne Linguine Tagliatelle Spaghetti 200g 250g 250g 250g HIGH Mic...

Page 69: ...LL PACKAGING Deep 450g Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 1 SIMMER Micro 12 14 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Individual deep 125 170g Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 1 SIMMER Micro 5 7 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Thin and crispy 350g Combi TURBO BAKE 240 C GRILL 1 SIMMER Micro 7 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on meta...

Page 70: ...igh rack on splashguard in metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Croutes 350g 2 Combi TURBO BAKE 230 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro 8 9 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway Escalopes 240g Combi TURBO BAKE 220 C GRILL 2 WARM Micro 10 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Turn halfway RICE Basmati 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 550ml 1 pt boiling water Cover...

Page 71: ...Cover and turn halfway Whole Combi CONVECTION 190 C SIMMER Micro 11 12 mins per 450g Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Start breast side down and turn halfway FRESH VEGETABLES PLACE IN SHALLOW DISH EXCEPT JACKET POTATOES Asparagus 200g HIGH Micro 3 4 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Baby corn 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place...

Page 72: ...ro 6 7 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Leeks sliced 400g 4 HIGH Micro 7 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Mushrooms 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Parsnips parboiled for roasting sliced 300g 300g HIGH Micro HIGH Micro 2 3 mins 4 5 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable ...

Page 73: ... Place directly on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Place directly on glass turntable Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable Runner beans 200g HIGH Micro 5 6 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Spinach 300g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3 tbsp 45ml water Cover and place on glass turntable Sugar Snap Peas 300g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3 t...

Page 74: ... sliced 200g HIGH Micro 5 6 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Cauliflower 250g HIGH Micro 6 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Mixed vegetables 250g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Peas 200g HIGH Micro 4 mins Add 30 ml 2tbsp water Cover and place on glass turntable Soya Beans 200g HIGH Micro 3 mins Ad...

Page 75: ... thirds of the original cooking time i e 30 mins on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15 20 mins on MEDIUM power for 2 servings Using Recipes from Other Books The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery book to give you a guide to the correct method and timings to use Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens however since 1990 oven output powers have be...

Page 76: ...until piping hot 6 Garnish with fresh chives Ingredients 15g oz dried porcini 700ml 1 pt veg etable stock 25g 1oz butter 2 garlic cloves crushed 60ml 4tbsp finely chopped parsley 400g 14oz chestnut mushrooms roughly chopped 150 ml pt dry white wine 45 ml 3tbsp double cream salt freshly ground black pepper Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Soak m...

Page 77: ...1 pint earthenware terrine or Pyrex loaf dish Oven Accessory glass turntable and metal tray 1 Line base and sides of dish with bacon rashers stretching each rasher slightly with a knife 2 Place the pork liver herbs spices seasoning and wine in a non metallic bowl and marinate for 2 hours in the fridge 3 Place butter shallots and garlic in bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE fo...

Page 78: ... 4oz feta cheese crumbled 25g 1oz pitted black olives roughly chopped 75g 3oz sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped 15g oz capers salt and freshly ground black pepper S O U P S S T A R T E R S Prawn Salmon Filo Parcels Serves 4 Dish large bowl Oven Accessory enamel shelf greased in lower position 1 Combine salmon and prawns Sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste 2 Pre heat the oven empty on CO...

Page 79: ...r until cheese has started to melt Ingredients 200g 7oz or 4 5 large flat mushrooms sliced 10ml 2 tsp olive oil 8 slices ciabatta 25g 1oz softened but ter beaten with 1 chopped clove of garlic 150g 5oz jar roasted red peppers sliced if necessary 100g 4oz firm goat s cheese Brie Cranberry Crostini Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray on high wire rack 1 Pre heat grill on GRILL 1 2 Pla...

Page 80: ...from the spinach and use the leaves to line the souffle dish reserving leaves for the top 2 Place the butter and garlic in a large bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Add the mushrooms cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins or until softened Stir in remaining ingredients and beat well 3 Spoon the paté mixture into the lined souffle dish and cover with the reserv...

Page 81: ...s cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque For fish with a strong odour eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml 1 pt of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl cook on SIMMER 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 Large whole fish must have the tail and head shielded ha...

Page 82: ...ish shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Mix the marinade ingredients together Pour marinade over salmon in dish and leave to marinate for 2 3 hrs in the fridge 2 Cover salmon with pierced cling film and place on glass turntable Cook salmon on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 6 7 mins 3 Mix all the salsa ingredients together 4 Serve salmon with the salsa NOTE For 2 fillets the marinade and salsa quan...

Page 83: ...inely sliced 2cm cube fresh ginger peeled and grated 15ml 1tbsp soy sauce juice of 1 lime salt pepper Sun Dried Tomato Fish Bake Serves 4 Dish small bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray on high rack 1 Mix the yoghurt pesto and 15ml 1 tbsp of the parsley or dill and season well 2 Place fish fillets on metal tray and pour over the yoghurt sauce 3 Place tray on rack and cook on COMBINATION ...

Page 84: ...ass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place the white fish with 30ml 2 tbsp water in a shallow dish Cover place on glass turntable and cook on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 5 mins Drain skin and remove any bones 2 Place potatoes in a large shallow dish with 45ml 3tbsps water and cover Place on glass turntable and par boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins and then allow to co...

Page 85: ... oz butter 15g oz flour 275ml pint milk 350g 12oz fresh had dock fillet 350g 12oz fresh undyed smoked had dock 100g 4oz prawns salt pepper 1tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley For the topping 700g 1 lb potatoes peeled chopped into small chunks 450g 1lb Swede diced 50g 2oz butter F I S H Family Fish Pie Serves 4 Dish shallow dish large casserole Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place potatoes...

Page 86: ...ixed fish fillets such as cod haddock and monk fish skinned and cut into pieces 400g 14oz shellfish such as mussels squid and prawns bunch of dill to garnish F I S H Mixed Seafood Gratin Serves 4 Dish 23 cm 9 round gratin dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place onion and garlic in dish with butter Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3mins 2 Add t...

Page 87: ...bsp finely chopped chives F I S H Fish Curry Serves 4 Dish large casserole Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Put the butter in the casserole dish and place on glass turntable Melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs 2 Stir in the garlic and onion and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins 3 Stir in the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins stirring halfwa...

Page 88: ...uidelines Pesto Chicken Crumble Serves 4 Dish shallow oval dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low rack on metal tray 1 Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml 3tbsp water Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 8 mins Drain 2 Stir the pesto into the potatoes and put aside to keep warm 3 Place oil and onion in a bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins to soften the onion 4 ...

Page 89: ...ard 200 ml 7 fl oz hot chicken or vegetable stock 200 ml 7 fl oz dry white wine 225g 8oz baby new potatoes halved 225g 8oz baby carrots 100g 4oz asparagus tips 100g 4oz shelled fresh or frozen broad beans 45ml 3tbsp double cream 30ml 2tbsp mixed fresh parsley and tarragon chopped Crusty bread to serve Coq Au Vin Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6 pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable met...

Page 90: ...sing flour 75g 3oz suet pinch of salt 150ml pt water M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Marinated Chicken Breasts Serves 4 Dish shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Mix the selected marinade ingredients together Pour mari nade over chicken in dish and leave to marinate for 2 3 hrs in the fridge 2 Cover the chicken and place on glass turntable Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10mins Turn halfway NOTE...

Page 91: ...ss the edges firmly together to seal Flute the edges 9 Transfer the pastry onto the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg Sprinkle with parmesan cheese 10 Place on wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 30 35 mins until the pastry is crisp and golden Ingredients 600g 1lb 5oz boneless skinless chicken breasts 30ml 2tbsp lemon juice 5ml 1tsp fresh thyme salt and pepper 200g 7oz jar of red pep ...

Page 92: ... cut into chunks 15ml 1tbsp olive oil 2 onions finely chopped 75ml 5 tbsp single cream 30ml 2tbsp coriander chopped M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Chicken Satay Serves 4 6 Dish Shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Mix together coconut milk 30 ml 2tbsp lemon juice and 15ml 1tbsp soy sauce garlic turmeric five spice coriander and cumin Pour over the chicken and leave to marinate in the fridge ...

Page 93: ...s trimmed 25g 1oz butter 25g 1oz plain flour 300 ml pt milk 225g 8oz cooked chicken chopped 100g 4oz ham chopped 150g 5oz gruyere cheese grated Salt and pepper Savoury Mince Serves 4 Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place onion garlic and oil in casserole Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins 2 Place all other ingredients in cass...

Page 94: ...er 25g 1oz cheese M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Stuffed Aubergines Serves 4 Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C 2 Place the whole aubergines on the low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 15mins or until soft Remove from oven and cool 3 Cut the aubergines in half horizontally leaving the stal...

Page 95: ...y chopped 150 ml pt cold water Steak and Mushroom Pudding Serves 4 Dish 1 5 litre 3 pt casserole with lid 1 2 litre 2 pt pud ding basin Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Coat the steak in seasoned flour and add to casserole with the mushrooms onion and stock Cover place on metal tray and cook on COMBINATION CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr 30 mins 2 Mix flour salt and suet togethe...

Page 96: ... hot beef stock 45 ml 3tbsp tomato puree 30 ml 2tbsp paprika 5 ml 1tsp sugar 60 ml 4tbsp soured cream M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Lamb Hotpot Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Coat the pieces of lamb in seasoned thyme flour and place in casserole 2 Layer the onions and carrots followed by the potatoes on top 3 Pour in the stock 4 Cover place o...

Page 97: ...of salt 450 ml pt hot stock Lamb In A Spicy Cream And Almond Sauce Serves 4 Dish non metallic bowl 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Mix together the garlic ginger almonds coconut and spices in a non metallic bowl Add lamb and stir well Leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 3 hours 2 Place onion and oil in the casserole dish Place on glass turntable and cook on ...

Page 98: ...lmonds 10ml 2 tsp honey 150 ml pint tomato juice 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 300ml pint vegetable stock M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Glazed Gammon Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place gammon in a large casserole dish Add onion stuck with cloves and peppercorns Cover place on glass turntable and cook on MEDIUM MICROW...

Page 99: ...6 pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place oil onion green pepper and carrots in casserole Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins 2 Toss pork in seasoned flour and add to onion mixture Stir in all other ingredients Cover place on metal tray and cook on COMBINATION CONVECTION 160 C WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr or until pork is tender 3 Whilst c...

Page 100: ...ater 15 30 ml 1 2tbsp oil 450g 1lb sausages M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Lasagne Serves 4 Dish large rectangular dish Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower position 1 Add cheese mustard and seasoning to the hot white sauce 2 Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce then a layer of lasagne followed by a layer of hot meat mixture Continue with a layer of lasagne then meat ending with a la...

Page 101: ...Ingredients Filling 15g oz dried porcini mushrooms 15g oz butter 225g 8oz mushrooms 1 large onion peeled and finely chopped 150ml pt red wine 4 fillet steaks roughly 150g 6oz each 375g 11oz puff pastry 1 large egg beaten salt pepper Greek Lamb Stew Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place the lamb and onion in casserole Cover place on gla...

Page 102: ... 5ml 1tsp oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 medium onion chopped 350g 12oz fresh lamb mince 400g 14oz can tomatoes 30 ml 2tbsp tomato puree salt and pepper Topping 2 eggs 150 ml 1 4 pt single cream 100g 4oz cheddar cheese grated 25g 1oz Parmesan cheese grated M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y Sweet and Sour Pork Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6pt large casserole with lid small bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 P...

Page 103: ... turntable metal tray 1 Mix the carrots celery and oil together in the dish Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 5 mins 1 Arrange the chops in a single layer on top of the vegetables spread mustard over evenly 2 Make the onion sauce by cooking the onion with half the butter on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins 3 Add the flour and stir well Gradually add the milk and cook on HI...

Page 104: ... not basins Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid Certain vegetables i e broccoli and asparagus should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish as these require less cooking Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside down on MEDIUM power for 10 mins approx with 90 ml 6 tbsp water Jacket Potatoes Cooking by microwave only Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability fo...

Page 105: ...tbsp oil Gratin Dauphinois Serves 4 6 Dish 20 cm 8 shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard 2 Place potatoes in dish with 45ml 3tbsp water Cover place on glass turntable and par boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Drain Slice thinly 3 Layer the potato slices in the dish seasoning with salt and pepper and nutmeg b...

Page 106: ...0 ml 2tsp mango chutney 3 ml tsp cumin coriander and garam masala 3 ml tsp turmeric 10 ml 2tsp fresh coriander pinch chilli powder 15g oz sultanas salt and pepper Spicy Beans Serves 2 Dish large bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place oil and onion in a bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins 2 Add remaining ingredients stir and then cook on LOW MICROWAVE for 15 min...

Page 107: ...rack and cook on COMBINATION TURBO BAKE 220 C GRILL 2 WARM MICROWAVE for 10 15 mins or until golden brown Ingredients 1 cauliflower florets 25g 1oz butter 25g 1oz flour 3 ml tsp French mustard 300 ml pt milk seasoning to taste Topping 100g 4oz grated cheese 25g 1oz breadcrumbs Ratatouille Serves 4 Dish 20 cm 8 casserole Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with ...

Page 108: ...halved 100g 4oz mozzarella diced 100g 4oz gorgonzola or any blue cheese diced handful each of parsley and basil chopped Vegetable Lasagne Serves 4 Dish casserole dish large rectangular dish approx 27 x 23 cm 11 x 9 Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place onion garlic and butter in a casserole dish Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins 2 Add veget...

Page 109: ...ggs 175g 6oz cheddar cheese grated 45 ml 3tbsp natural yoghurt salt and pepper Quorn Casserole Serves 4 Dish 3 litre 6 pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place oil butter garlic shallots and mushrooms into casserole Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins 2 Stir in Dijon mustard and add Quorn Then stir in stock and wine 3 Add potatoes and...

Page 110: ...TURBO BAKE 220 C GRILL 1 and SIMMER for 15 mins or until golden brown and piping hot Ingredients 15 ml 1tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions chopped 2 celery sticks chopped 3 medium carrots diced 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 450 ml pint vegetable stock 30 ml 2tbsp tomato puree 150g 5oz red lentils rinsed salt and pepper 30ml 2tbsp green pesto For the Topping 1 kg 2lb 2oz potatoes peeled 1 bunch spring...

Page 111: ...ovenproof dish round baking sheet Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7 8 mins or until mixture is reduced in volume and thickened 2 Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil in shallow dish Place on the low wi...

Page 112: ... 5oz fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 150g 5oz fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 150g 5oz ground mixed nuts 25g 1oz sesame seeds 1 egg Nut Roast Serves 4 Dish bowl 1lb Pyrex loaf dish lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Put butter onion celery and herbs in bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins to soften 2 Add the nuts tomatoes breadcrumbs sal...

Page 113: ...sour cream Leek Potato Gratin Serves 4 Dish 25 cm 10 flan dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low rack on metal tray 1 Place the vegetables in a large bowl Add 90 ml 6 tbsp of water and cover Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 12 mins or until the vegetables are soft ened 2 Crumble or finely chop the cheese into a bowl and gradually blend in the yoghurt and the double cream...

Page 114: ...grated 25g 1oz breadcrumbs Mixed Mushroom Cannelloni Serves 4 Dish shallow oven proof dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Put the lasagne sheets in a bowl with 1 litre of boiling water Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Drain and keep covered in cold water until ready to use 2 Place the oil onion and garlic in a bowl Place on glass tu...

Page 115: ...lt pepper 700g 1 lb small ripe tomatoes quartered handful fresh basil leaves 25g 1oz grated parmesan P A S T A R I C E B E A N S Lemon And Asparagus Risotto Serves 4 Dish small bowl large bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Cut off asparagus tips with 2 5cm 1 stem attached Add 30ml 2tbsp stock Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins 2 Chop remaining asparagus stems i...

Page 116: ... I C E B E A N S Lentil Biryani Serves 4 6 Dish 3 litre 6 pt large casserole with lid Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain them 2 Place rice in bowl with 550 ml 1pt boiling water Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 10 mins and stir halfway 3 Place the oil and onion in casserole Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MI...

Page 117: ...l 1tsp paprika 2 5cm 1 fresh root ginger peeled and finely chopped salt and pepper 450 ml pt hot vegetable stock chopped parsley to garnish Spinach Ricotta Lasagne Serves 4 6 Dish 2 large bowls large shallow dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low rack on metal tray 1 Place one of the onions and one of the cloves of garlic in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and cook for 2 3 mins on HIGH MICROWAVE or until ...

Page 118: ...75g 3oz cheese grated C H E E S E E G G D I S H E S Quiche Lorraine Serves 4 Dish 23 cm 9 metal tin Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 210 C 2 Line the flan dish with the pastry prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins in the fridge 3 Place on metal tray and bake blind on CONVECTION 210 C for 10 mins with baking beans Remove baking beans and lin ing and...

Page 119: ...heese Tasty Potato Bake Serves 4 6 Dish large shallow dish oval heatproof dish buttered Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml 3tbsp water Cover place on glass turntable and par boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins Slice thickly 2 Place onion and bacon in bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins Stir halfway 3 Chop cheese into chunks 4 Layer...

Page 120: ...readcrumbs C H E E S E E G G D I S H E S Cheese Onion and Olive Scones Serves 4 Dish bowl baking sheet 32x23cm 12 x 9 greased and enamel shelf greased Oven Accessory glass turntable followed by enamel shelf in lower position and wire shelf in upper position 1 Place onion and oil in a bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until softened 2 Preheat oven on CONVECTION ...

Page 121: ...rown Ingredients 350g 12oz readymade short crust pastry 90g 3 oz red pesto or sun dried tomato puree 2 medium sized tomatoes peeled seeded and chopped 25g 1oz black olives chopped 125g 4 oz Fontina or Mozzarella cheese grated 1 garlic clove crushed 25g 1oz parmesan cheese grated 5 ml 1tsp dried oregano Yorkshire Puddings Serves 4 6 Dish 12 section bun tin Oven Accessory wire shelf in lower positio...

Page 122: ...may dry out and burn NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce S A U C E S White Pouring Sauce Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place butter in jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 40 secs 2 Stir in the flour to make a roux 3 Add the milk gradually stirring continuously until well com bined 4 Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 minutes stirring thoroughly every minut...

Page 123: ... yolks 30 ml 2tbsp white wine vinegar 150g 5oz chilled unsalted butter cut into cubes pepper Tomato Sauce Serves 4 Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place onion celery carrot butter and garlic in casserole Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins 2 Add the tomatoes herbs and wine or stock 3 Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins Liquidise then pre...

Page 124: ...ster sugar 300ml pt milk 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence S A U C E S Chocolate Sauce Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place butter in a large bowl on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 20 30 secs 2 Stir in sugars cocoa powder and vanilla essence Gradually add milk stirring well 3 Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins Stir well 4 Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min Stir and cont...

Page 125: ...ngredients 150g 5oz soft muscovado sugar 75ml 3fl oz double cream 75g 3oz butter Gravy Dish 1 litre 2 pt jug Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Scrape dripping and sediment from roasting dish into the jug 2 Stir flour into dripping and then gradually blend in stock 3 Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins stirring halfway through Season and serve Ingredients meat or poultry...

Page 126: ...ace butter and water in a large jug and heat on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 3 mins or until nearly boiling 2 Immediately tip in all the flour and beat well until mixture is smooth Cool slightly 3 Beat in eggs one at a time beating vigorously until mixture is smooth and glossy Ingredients 50g 2oz butter 150 ml pt water 65g 2 oz plain flour sifted 2 eggs lightly beaten Suetcrust Pastry Dish large bowl 1 Mi...

Page 127: ...gg to glaze Goat s Cheese And Onion Tart Serves 4 Dish large bowl 23 cm 9 flan tin Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 210 C 2 Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Stir in the parmesan add 2 3tbsps cold water and mix to a firm dough 3 Line the flan dish with the pastry prick the base with a fork and chill fo...

Page 128: ...rowned Ingredients 25g 1oz butter 200g 7oz leeks sliced 50g 2oz plain flour 450 ml pt milk 150g 5oz stilton 400g 14oz cooked chicken cubed 250g 9oz shortcrust pastry chilled P A S T R Y Apple Pie Serves 4 6 Dish 20 cm 8 pie plate Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220 C 2 Mix together sugar and cinnamon 3 Toss apples in lemon juice Sprinkle sugar mixture over 4 Divid...

Page 129: ...urntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 210 C 2 Rub butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs and stir in sugar 3 Add egg and enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm smooth dough is formed 4 Line the flan dish with the pastry prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins in the fridge 5 Place flan on ...

Page 130: ...eased Oven Accessory enamel shelf in lower position wire shelf in upper position 1 Pre heat the oven on CONVECTION 200 C with wire shelf in position 2 Place the choux pastry into a forcing bag fitted with a plain 2 cm nozzle Pipe 6 fingers 9 cm 3 on the baking sheet and 6 onto the enamel shelf 3 Place baking sheet on wire shelf and enamel shelf in the lower position and cook on CONVECTION 200 C fo...

Page 131: ...CONVECTION 180 C for 35 40 mins 10 Dust with icing sugar to serve Ingredients 600g 1lb 5oz dessert apples granny Smith s cored peeled and roughly chopped juice of lemon 50g 2oz golden caster sugar 50g 2oz walnuts roughly chopped 50g 2oz sultanas 5 ml 1tsp ground cinnamon 50g 2oz ground almonds 225g 8oz filo pastry 50g 2oz butter melted icing sugar to serve Congress Tarts Makes 24 Dish 2 x 12 hole ...

Page 132: ... serving Ingredients 100g 4oz pudding rice 1 litre 1 pts milk 50g 2oz caster sugar 2ml tsp grated nutmeg P U D D I N G S D E S S E R T S Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish 1 2 litre 2 pt glass pudding basin Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Mix the flour and salt and stir in sugar and suet 2 Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk 3 Mix to a soft dropping consistency 4 Put the ...

Page 133: ...d 4 glace cherries halved 100g 4oz margarine 100g 4oz caster sugar 2 eggs 100g 4oz self raising flour 30 ml 2tbsp milk Eve s Pudding Serves 4 Dish shallow ovenproof dish lightly greased Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place apple in dish with 15ml 1tbsp of water Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Stir in the sugar 2 Cream together the ...

Page 134: ...lf raising flour 3ml tsp grated nutmeg 3ml tsp ground ginger Sauce 150g 5oz muscovado sugar 75ml 3fl oz double cream 75g 3oz butter P U D D I N G S D E S S E R T S Crème Caramel Serves 4 Dish 4 ramekins large jug Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Put 15ml 1tbsp water and 25g 1oz of sugar into each ramekin Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins or until sugar has dissolved Co...

Page 135: ... large bowl metal tray Oven Accessory enamel shelf in lower position 1 Preheat the oven empty on CONVECTION 150 C with wire shelf in position 2 Mark a 25 cm 10 circle on a sheet of parchment paper and line the enamel shelf 3 Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry 4 Slowly whisk in the sugar until the mixture is thick and glossy 5 Blend the cornflour vinegar and vanilla extract to a smooth pa...

Page 136: ...k slightly Ingredients 4 medium sized cooking apples 50g 2oz marzipan 200g 7oz can apricot halves P U D D I N G S D E S S E R T S Mango Pear and Ginger Crumble Serves 6 Dish shallow ovenproof dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Put the pears in dish with the sugar and 45ml 3tbsp water Cover place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins 2 Preheat the o...

Page 137: ...en caster sugar P U D D I N G S D E S S E R T S Fruit Crumble Serves 4 Dish suitable sized heatproof dish Oven Accessory glass turntable low rack on metal tray 1 Layer prepared fruit in the dish Add sugar to taste depending on the sharpness of the fruit 2 Rub butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs Stir in the sugar 3 Sprinkle the crumble over the fruit so that it is comple...

Page 138: ... apple and carrot in a large bowl Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins Beat well to make a thick puree 2 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 3 Press into the pudding basin Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 mins Stand for 5 mins Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for another...

Page 139: ...in half the flour using a metal spoon then fold in the rest Stir in the almonds 5 Mix in the sherry and then add the peel cherries raisins cur rants nuts lemon zest spice and vanilla Stir in the baking powder 6 Spoon mixture into the tin and spread evenly removing all air pockets Make a small dip in the centre 7 Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 140 C for 2 2 hrs or until a skewer ins...

Page 140: ...self raising flour B A K I N G Chocolate Cake Dish 23 cm 9 round tin greased and lined Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place chocolate and butter in a bowl Place on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 2 mins Cool slightly 2 Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy and then fold in the chocolate mixture 3 Fold in the flour and almonds 4 Spoon the mixture into the tin 5 Pr...

Page 141: ...1 egg beaten Pecan Sour Cream Cake Dish 23 cm 9 cake tin lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Cream together butter essence and sugar until light and fluffy 2 Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after each addition 3 Stir in the soured cream and then fold in the sifted flours and soda 4 Spread half the cake mixture into the prepared tin Sprinkle over th...

Page 142: ...nto the greaseproof and care fully remove the baking parchment 11 Spread with jam or desired filling 12 Roll up from short side with the aid of the greaseproof paper 13 Dredge with icing sugar Ingredients 3 medium eggs beaten 125g 4 oz caster sugar 125g 4 oz plain flour Filling jam or cream icing sugar to dredge Fairy Cakes Makes 24 Dish 2 x 12 hole bun tins 32 cm x 24 cm 12 x 9 24 paper cake case...

Page 143: ... cherries Carrot Cake Dish 20 cm 8 square tin base lined Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well 2 Spoon into tin Place tin on metal tray and cook on AUTO WEIGHT CAKE PROGRAM or COMBINATION CONVEC TION 170 C SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins or until cooked and well risen Allow to cool in the tin 3 To make the topping cream the butter and ...

Page 144: ...5oz self raising flour 3 ml tsp salt 2 ml tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs B A K I N G Dundee Cake Dish 20 cm 8 round tin greased and lined Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Mix the chopped nuts fruit peel and flour together 2 Cream the fat sugar and lemon rind until pale and fluffy Beat in the eggs one at a time 3 Fold in the dry ingredients Spoon mixture into tin and hollow out the centr...

Page 145: ...l 1tsp mixed spice 45 ml 3tbsp Camp coffee essence 15ml 1tbsp milk 15ml 1tbsp black treacle 75g 3oz chopped walnuts Icing 50g 2oz soft margarine 225g 8oz icing sugar 30 ml 2tbsp Camp coffee essence 15 ml 1tbsp water B A K I N G Fruit Cake Dish 20 cm 8 cake tin greased and lined with greaseproof paper Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Place syrup margarine milk and fruit in a bowl Place o...

Page 146: ...zipan and Cherry 100g 4oz glace cherries 50g 2oz marzipan chopped Peanut Butter 100g 4oz peanuts 50g 2oz peanut butter crunchy Chocolate Chunk 75g 3oz white chocolate chopped 75g 3oz dark chocolate chopped Spicy Apple Cake Serves 10 12 Dish 20 cm 8 round cake tin lined Oven Accessory glass turntable metal tray 1 Cream together margarine and sugar until light and fluffy gradually add the beaten egg...

Page 147: ...ghtly beaten 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence 75g 3oz pecans broken into pieces 75g 3oz milk chocolate cut into large chunks 75g 3oz white chocolate cut into large chunks Fruit Scones Makes 10 Dish bowl baking sheet 32 x 23 cm 12 x 9 greased and enamel shelf greased Oven Accessory enamel shelf in lower position and wire shelf in upper position 1 Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210 C with wire shelf in upper po...

Page 148: ...0g 7oz plain flour 3 ml tsp bicarbonate of soda 10 ml 2tsp baking powder pinch salt 75g 3oz caster sugar 75g 3oz butter 200ml 7fl oz buttermilk 1 medium egg beaten 175g 6oz fresh or frozen berries raspberries or blueberries are ideal Flapjack Dish bowl 30 x 20 x 3 5 cm 12 x 8 x tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof paper Oven Accessory glass turntable low wire rack on metal tray 1 Place the ...

Page 149: ...STERILIZE BABIES BOTTLES See details on page 50 DO NOT SEAL PRESERVING JARS IN YOUR MICROWAVE SETTING POINT To determine whether setting point is reached place a couple of drops of jam or marmalade on a cold saucer put one in the fridge whilst making the jam Leave to cool The jam should wrinkle on the surface when your finger pushes across the top Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx 1 1 2 lbs jam Dish lar...

Page 150: ...sugar 15 ml 1tbsp lemon juice 5 ml 1tsp butter Tomato Chutney Makes approx 2 lbs Dish large bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 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 2 Blend apple and onion in a food processor to a thick puree 3 Combine all ingredients together in a bowl Cover place on glass turntable and c...

Page 151: ...ra sugar 100g 4oz sultanas 300ml pint red wine 125ml 4fl oz red wine vinegar Lemon Curd Makes 2 lbs Dish large bowl Oven Accessory glass turntable 1 Place all ingredients in bowl and mix well Place on glass turntable and 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 unt...

Page 152: ...heat the oven on CONVECTION 220 C with wire shelf in lower position 5 Place the two loaf tins side by side on the wire shelf Cook on CONVECTION 220 C for 15 20 mins Wholemeal Bread Use 225g 8oz each of wholemeal and strong white bread flour Granary Bread Use 450g 1lb granary flour instead of strong white bread flour Ingredients 450g 1lb strong bread flour 1 sachet dried yeast 5 ml 1tsp salt 15g oz...

Page 153: ... 1tsp olive oil and 5ml 1tsp balsamic vinegar HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 2min 30ml 2tbsp chopped black or green olives 2 chopped cloves of garlic sea salt and cracked black pepper corns 30ml 2tbsp sundried tomatoes chopped Sun Dried Tomato Roll Makes 6 rolls Oven Accessory enamel shelf greased in lower position 1 In a large bowl combine the flour yeast and salt and stir in the tomatoes 1 Add the oil pas...

Page 154: ...d place on baking tray Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40 C 6 Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230 C with wire shelf in lower position 7 Spread the topping over the dough and sprinkle with remain ing ingredients 8 Place tray on low wire shelf and cook on CONVECTION 230 C for 15 20 mins Ingredients 250g 9oz strong bread flour 5ml 1tsp sachet dried yeas...

Page 155: ... smoke when using the CONVECTION COMBINATION and GRILL function Why A It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking by COMBINATION or GRILL Any fat and grease that builds up will begin to smoke if not cleaned 1 In case of fitting into an oven housing please use Panasonic s Trim Kit NN TKA80W White NN TKA80M Metallic Silver 2 Microwave ovens should not be built in...

Page 156: ...ax 2870 W Microwave 1220 W Grill 1560 W Convection 1350 W Output Power 1000 W IEC 60705 Grill 1500 W Convection 1250 W Outer Dimensions 530 mm W x 508 mm D x 344 mm H Oven Cavity Dimensions 350 mm W x 360 mm D x 250 mm H Weight 21 kg Packed weight 28 kg Noise 52 7dB Weight and Dimensions are approximate ...

Page 157: ...ng charts 60 Beef roasting 60 Beefburgers 60 Belgian Beef Casserole 93 Hungarian Goulash 94 Lasagne 47 56 57 98 Mini Boeuf En Croute 99 Savoury Mince 91 Shepherds Pie 56 57 92 Steak and Mushroom Pudding 93 Stuffed Aubergines 92 Bread reheating charts 59 recipes 150 152 Building in 153 C Cakes Auto Weight Cakes 49 American Cookies 144 Banana Cake 142 Carrot Cake 141 Celebration Cake 137 Chocolate B...

Page 158: ... 61 Cheesy Chicken Breasts 89 Chicken and Stilton Pie 126 Chicken Casserole 87 Chicken Broth 88 Chicken Pasanda 90 Chicken Satay 90 Coq au vin 87 Creamy Chicken Gratin 91 Layered CHicken Puff 89 Marinated Chicken Breasts 88 Pesto Chicken Crumble 86 Child Lock 17 Chilli 91 108 Christmas Pudding 8 50 56 93 Cleaning your microwave 5 10 13 Cling Film 12 15 Clock setting the time 18 Combination Cooking...

Page 159: ...80 Soy and Honey Salmon 80 Special Occasion Fish Pie 82 Steamed Mussels With Garlic 79 Stuffed Citrus Trout 81 Sundried Tomato Fish Bake 81 Fruit poached and stewed 65 Fruit Crumble 48 134 135 G Game cooking charts 65 Gammon 59 96 General Guidelines 12 13 Gravy 123 Grilling 26 27 H Hollandaise Sauce 121 J Jacket Potatoes 71 102 Jam 147 148 L Lamb guidelines 86 cooking charts 66 Greek Lamb Stew 99 ...

Page 160: ...ta 112 Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole 115 Wild Mushroom Risotto 114 Pastry 124 Pastry Recipes Apple Pie 126 Apple Strudel 129 Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding 128 Chicken and Stilton Pie 126 Chocolate Eclairs 128 Congress Tarts 129 Goats Cheese and Onion Tart 125 Lemon Meringue Pie 127 Minced Beef and Onion Pie 125 Quiche Lorraine 116 Savoury Potato Plait 127 Pizza 46 67 152 Pork guidelines 86 cooki...

Page 161: ... Toffee Sauce 132 Strawberry Pavlova 133 Quiche 58 116 R Reheating guidelines 9 49 50 Reheating Charts 52 58 Rice cooking 68 Rice Pudding 53 55 130 Risotto 85 113 114 Roasting Bags 15 Roast Potatoes 45 103 S Sauces guidelines 120 Butterscotch 123 Chocolate Sauce 122 Custard 53 55 Custard Sauce 122 Gravy 123 Hollandaise Sauce 121 Tomato Sauce 121 White Pouring Sauce 120 Sausages Cooking 69 Toad in ...

Page 162: ...4 45 guidelines 102 cooking charts 69 72 Cauliflower Cheese 105 Goats Cheese and Onion Tart 125 Gratin Dauphinoise 103 Leek and Potato Gratin 111 Lentil Bake 108 Mushroom Stroganoff 111 Nut Roast 110 Quorn Casserole 107 Ratatouille 105 Roast Potatoes 103 Roasted Vegetable Moussaka 107 Roast Vegetable Parcels 109 Spicy Beans 104 Spicy Potatoes 104 Stuffed Peppers 106 Vegetarian Chilli 108 Vegetable...

Page 163: ...rther 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 electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This...

Page 164: ...rvice or spares Or order spares direct on line at www panasonic co uk E00037P01BP M1207 1 Printed in the UK For COOKERY ADVICE call 01344 862108 Home Economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes and cooking in your microwave ...

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