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Meat

Defrosting

Method

Standing

Time

Beef/Lamb/Pork

6-8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned

60 mins.

Joint 450g (1lb)

saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Minced Beef

8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Break up and turn 3-4 times.

Chops

6 mins.

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Sausages

5-6 mins.

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Bacon

6-7 mins.

Place in a suitable dish. Turn and

450g. (1lb)

separate twice. Shield if necessary.

10 mins.

Stewing Steak

8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Break up frequently.

Chicken

6-7 mins.

Place in a suitable dish on an upturned

60 mins.

450g. (1lb)

saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

Chicken Portions

6-8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.

15-30 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

Fish

Whole

7-8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Shield.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Fillets/Steak

7-8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish.

15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Turn twice, separate and shield if necessary.

Prawns

7-8 mins.

Place in a suitable dish.

10 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Stir twice during defrosting.

General

Bread Sliced

1 min. 30 sec.

Place on the turntable.

10 mins.

400g (14oz)

Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

Slice of bread

10 sec.

Place on the turntable on

1-2 mins.

30g. (1oz)

a piece of kitchen paper.

Pastry

1 min. 30 sec.

Place on a plate.

10-15 mins.

450g. (1lb)

+ rest 1 min.

Turn over after 1 min. resting time.

1 min. 30 sec.

Soft Fruit

6-7 mins.

Place in a suitable dish.

10 mins.

450g. (1lb)

Stir twice during defrosting.

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time

The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the
oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be
covered during defrosting.

Summary of Contents for NNE273

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Page 2: ...onvenience foods Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens We therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 22 26 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 press start Failure to follow the instructions give...

Page 3: ... Parts of your oven 5 Important Information 6 7 Microwaving Principles 8 Control Panel 9 General Guidelines 10 11 Containers to use 12 13 Operating Instructions 14 15 Auto Weight Defrost 16 Defrosting Guidelines 17 Defrosting Charts 18 Auto Weight Cooking 19 20 Cooking Reheating Guidelines 21 Reheating Cooking Charts 22 26 Recipes 27 34 Technical Specifications 35 ...

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: ...antee Your receipt is your guarantee please keep safely 3 Cord If the supply 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 serv...

Page 6: ...e unit or microwave leakage 7 It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning Wash the tray in warm soapy water 8 The roller assembly and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth The roller assembly may be washed in mild soapy water Cooking ...

Page 7: ...s 3 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 Glass Turntable The glass turntable and roller assembly are the only acc...

Page 8: ...hristmas 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 unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite 4 Boiled Eggs Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended 5 Foods with Skins Potatoes apples ...

Page 9: ... 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 grease or food...

Page 10: ...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 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 CAN NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE FOR CO...

Page 11: ...a beep will be heard If 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 1 Display Window 2 Microwave Power Levels 3 Time Pads 4 Auto Weight Reheat Programs 5 Auto Weight Cook Programs 6 Auto Weight Defrost Pad 7 Timer Clock Pad 8 Weight Selection Pads 11 Door Release Pad 9 Start Pad The Design of ...

Page 12: ...e cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS PIERCING COVERING QUANTITY SPACING Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also small meals 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 adjusted Dry...

Page 13: ...king 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 oven for further cooking if necessary DIS...

Page 14: ... used if they are heat resistant Porcelain and ceramic are also ideal Fine bone china should only be used for reheating for short periods otherwise the change in temperature may crack the dish or craze the finish Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern Do not use jugs or mugs with glued handles since the glue can melt in a microwave POTTERY EARTHENWARE STONEWARE Only use if completely glazed...

Page 15: ...oven Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES WICKER WOOD STRAW BASKETS Do not use these items in your microwave With continued use and with prolonged exposure they will crack and could ignite Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave CLING FILM Use microwave cling film to cover food that is to be re...

Page 16: ...e 2pm 2 00 not 14 00 The oven will not function if a 24 hour clock is set When the oven is first plugged in 88 88 appears in display window eg 11 25pm Timer This feature operates as a minute timer During operation there is no microwave energy Press Timer Clock Pad once Display is blank Set desired time Maximum time is 99 minutes 50 seconds Press Start The time in the display will count down Using ...

Page 17: ...The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven 800 Watts 270 Watts 600 Watts 440 Watts 100 Watts Wattage High Defrost Medium Low Warm Multi Stage Cooking The oven has 2 stage cooking so you can program up to 2 different instructions and the oven will switch automatically from power to power Repeat steps 1 and 2 above but only press Start after both stages have been entered N B ...

Page 18: ...hese 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 Meat Items mince chops chicken portions It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best ...

Page 19: ...y to cover the food 4 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps 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 smo...

Page 20: ...dish in a single layer 15 30 mins 450g 1lb Turn twice Shield if necessary Fish Whole 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins 450g 1lb Fillets Steak 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish 15 mins 450g 1lb Turn twice separate and shield if necessary Prawns 7 8 mins Place in a suitable dish 10 mins 450g 1lb Stir twice during defrosting General Bread Sliced 1 min 30 sec Place on the tur...

Page 21: ... 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 They must ONLY be used for the foods described and within the weight range recommended To allow for some variations that occur in food check that foo...

Page 22: ...eral times Arrange around edge of turntable Press Auto Cook pad once Enter weight Press START DO NOT COVER 3 Reheat Pasta Meal 200 1000g 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 STAR...

Page 23: ...he chart then choose a similar type and size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary PLATED MEALS Everyone s appetite varies 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 Between 4 7 mins on HIGH power will reheat an average portion CANNED ...

Page 24: ...reheating BREAD Precooked Fresh N B Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base Croissants 2 HIGH 10 15 secs 4 HIGH 20 secs Rolls 1 HIGH 10 secs 4 HIGH 20 secs CANNED BEANS PASTA Baked Beans Ravioli in sauce 225 g HIGH 11 2 2 mins 447 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce 213 g HIGH 11 2 2 mins CANNED SOUPS Cream of Tomato 425 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins Minestrone 300 g HIGH 21 2 3 mins CANN...

Page 25: ... Christmas Mince Pies 90 g 2 HIGH 5 10 secs PLATED MEALS HOMEMADE CHILLED Child Size 1 HIGH 2 21 2 mins Adult Size 1 HIGH 4 7 mins PUDDINGS DESSERTS N B Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Bread Butter Pudding 340 g HIGH 2 21 2 mins Fruit Crumble 400 g HIGH 3 31 2 mins Fruit Pie individual 1 HIGH 5 10 secs 4 HIGH 20 30 secs Milk Pudding for 1 HIGH 40 50 secs P...

Page 26: ...and time Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time Add egg medium sized Pierce yolk and white Cover Cook for 2nd cooking time Then leave to stand for 1 min Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used Beat eggs milk and knob of butter together Cook for 1st cooking time then stir Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 min BACON from raw Rashers 130 g 4 HIGH BEANS PULSES should be pre soaked e...

Page 27: ...H FROZEN from raw Haddock Fillets 380 g 4 HIGH 5 mins MED 5 6 mins Whole 450 g 2 HIGH 10 12 mins Boil in the Bag 170 g 1 DEFROST 5 mins rest 2 mins LOW 6 mins FRUIT Peel slice chop into even sized pieces Place in shallow microwave safe dish Apples Rhubarb stewed 450 g HIGH 5 mins Only half fill dish Cover Plums stewed 450 g HIGH 8 10 mins LAMB from raw CAUTION Hot Fat Remove dish with care Chops l...

Page 28: ... dish Green Beans 450 g HIGH 7 8 mins Beetroot 450 g HIGH 10 12 mins Broccoli Cauliflower florets 450 g HIGH 7 8 mins Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH 8 9 mins Cabbage sliced 450 g HIGH 7 9 mins Carrots Leeks 450 g HIGH 7 8 mins Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins Courgettes Mange Tout 450 g HIGH 4 5 mins Peas 450 g HIGH 4 6 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins Potatoes jacket 1 HIGH 5 mins 225 g 8 ...

Page 29: ...end until smooth Mix 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 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...

Page 30: ...til 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 3x15 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamen pods 2 cloves 2 5 cm 1 stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 2x15 ml 2 tbsp oil 450 g 1 lb boned lamb trimmed and cut into cubes 1x5 ml 1 tsp ground coriander 1x5 ml 1 tsp ground cumin 1 5 ml 1 4 tsp garam masala 1 5 ml 1 4 tsp cay...

Page 31: ...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 3 4 mins or until the sauce boils and thi...

Page 32: ...ins 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 2...

Page 33: ...er for 8 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 30 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 Cook on HI...

Page 34: ...oz 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 3 4 mins or until cooked Ingredients 15 ml 1tbsp golden syrup 2 pineapple slices drained 2 glacé cherries 50 g 2...

Page 35: ...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 Serves 6 Dish Individual microwave proof mo...

Page 36: ...setting point 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 4 5 mins Whisk well halfway through cooking time and again at the end Ingredients 30 ml 2tbsp custard power 15 ml 1tbsp sugar 600 ml 1pt cold milk White Pouring Sauce Dish 1 litre 2pt jug 1 Melt b...

Page 37: ...tibility 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 radio frequency 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 household areas This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European...

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