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POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if
they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Cooking Charts
Weight/
Choice of
Time Approx.
Food
Quantity
Cooking Modes
(mins.)
Instructions/Guidelines
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 45.
Chops
425 g (4)
MEDIUM
6-7
Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.
Combi:
Grill 1 + SIMMER
12-14
Place on grill rack on turntable.
Joints
MEDIUM
12-13 per
Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray.
then
450 g (1 lb)
Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during
Combi:
Grill 1 + MEDIUM
5 mins. only
cooking. Drain off fat during cooking. Uncover when using
Combi stage.
PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Twists
225 g
HIGH
8-10
Macaroni
225 g
HIGH
10-12
Spaghetti
225 g
HIGH
8
.
Tortellini
225 g
HIGH
12
Use 1 litre (1
3/4
pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.
Tagliatelli
225 g
HIGH
8-9
Spaghetti (Quick Cook)
225 g
HIGH
5-7
Pasta Shapes (Quick Cook)
225 g
HIGH
6-7
PASTRY – UNCOOKED
Shortcrust Flan Case
23 cm (9”)
HIGH
3-4
Prick base of pastry, chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
or
Combi:
Grill 1 + MEDIUM
4-5
Prick base of pastry, chill well. Do not cover.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.
Thin & Crispy
375 g
HIGH
4
Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
or
Combi:
Grill 1 + SIMMER
8
French Bread
320 g (1)
Combi:
Grill 1 + LOW
8-12
Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 45.
Chops
360 g (2)
MEDIUM
5-6
Place in microwave safe dish on rack on turntable. Cover.
GRILL 1
12-14
or
Combi:
Grill 1 + LOW
8-9
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
Joints
MEDIUM
13-15 per
Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray
then
450 g (1 lb)
on turntable. Cover. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain
Combi:
Grill 1 + MEDIUM
5 mins. only
off fat during cooking. Uncover when using combi stage.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
1/2
cup oats
HIGH
2-2
1/2
Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup oats
HIGH
4-5
Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
3 servings
2 cups oats
HIGH
8-9
Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked – FROZEN
Croquettes
300 g
GRILL 2
12-14
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
or
Combi:
Grill 1 + SIMMER
8-10
Oven Chips & Associated Products
300 g
GRILL 1
10-12
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
or
Combi:
Grill 1 + MEDIUM
8-10
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Basmati
250 g
MEDIUM
10-12
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover.
Easycook White
250 g
HIGH
12-13
