MICROWAVE COOKERY BOOK &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

F O R M O D E L S : NN-CD757 / NN-CD767
Standard Conversion Chart
Weight When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements.
1/
oz
2 – 15g Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct
equivalent due to recipe result.
1oz – 25g
2oz – 50g
3oz – 75g
4oz – 100g Important Notice
5oz – 150g The IEC (60705) power
6oz – 175g output (watts)
1000W
7oz – 200g The heating category for
small packs of food
8oz – 225g E
9oz – 250g
Microwave symbol
10oz – 275g
11oz – 300g Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to
12oz – 350g adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your
oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or
13oz – 375g
reheating convenience foods.
14oz – 400g Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efficient. It is therefore very important that
15oz – 425g you refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.
Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We
1lb/16oz – 450g
therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating on pages 41-46 of this book.
ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply
Capacity opening the door and after checking the progress of the foods press START to
1/ continue the cooking time.
2tsp – 3ml
1tsp – 5ml
Failure to follow the instructions given in this Cookbook and Operating
1tbsp – 15ml Instructions, may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be
1/
4pt – 150ml dangerous.
1/
2pt – 300ml
3/
4pt

1pt
–
–
450ml
600ml
☎ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108
Customer Care Centre 08705 357357
13/4pt – 1 litre
Selected Spares and Accessories:
Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by
telephoning the Customer Care Centre number above.
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. CONTENTS

Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening Safety Information 2
chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. Unpacking your oven 3
Care and Cleaning 4
Maintenance of your oven 5
Parts of your oven 6
Important Information 7-8
Fan motor operation 8
This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter System Inside. The new Microwaving Principles 9
unique technology has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many General Guidelines 10-11
Containers to use 12-13
years, improving the cooking performance of the oven. It also means that you
Control Panel 14
benefit from having more space inside your oven, without taking up more room Operating Instructions 15-40
on your work surface. • Demonstration Mode 15
• Child Lock 15
Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but • Setting the Clock 16
don’t expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight – some of the • Microwaving/defrosting 16-21
methods are very different to those used in conventional cooking. • Delay Stand 22
• Memory 23
Home Economists program the ovens especially for the UK market. The recipes • Grilling 24-25
are also tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results at home. • Convection cooking 26-27
• TURBO-BAKE cooking 28-30
We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further • Combination Cooking 30-36
help or explanation, phone our Panacrunch Pan 37

☎ COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 (open 3 days a week)

Auto Weight Programs 38-40
Cooking and Reheating 41
Home economists will provide friendly guidance on queries relating to recipes Guidelines
and cooking in your microwave. Alternatively write to the address below, or Reheating Charts 42-46
Cooking Charts 47-54
contact us online at:
Adapting Recipes 55
[email protected]
Alternatively visit our website at www.cooking-corner.co.uk RECIPES
Soups and Starters 56-57
Fish 58-60
The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Meat and Poultry 61-67
Panasonic Consumer Electronics U.K. Vegetables/Vegetarian 68-73
Willoughby Road Pasta, Rice & Beans 74-75
Bracknell Cheese and Egg Dishes 76-77
Sauces 78
Berks Pastry 79-81
RG12 8FP Puddings and Desserts 82-84
Baking 85-88
When writing, be sure to state your model number and daytime telephone Bread 89
Building-in Your Oven 90
number.
Technical Specifications 90
Information on disposal 91

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 Important safety instructions
please read carefully and keep for future reference
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth, Blue: Neutral, Brown:
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has Live.
a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
fuse.
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected
If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the
omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in
Panasonic Dealer. the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 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.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver
When this oven is installed it should be easy to isolate the appliance
and replace the fuse.
from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit
breaker.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE Voltage & Power
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave
AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is
SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing
INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. damage.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown

Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from
opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician (For U.K.
heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or work
Models only).
top. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket.
The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord
to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface.

Caution: Hot surfaces

1. Hot Surfaces 2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the times and should only be allowed to operate the
oven door, will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and oven under adult supervision due to the
GRILLING. Use care when opening or closing door and when temperatures generated. Ensure that
inserting or removing food and accessories. children do not touch the hot outer casing

✗
The oven has two heaters situated in the top after operation of the oven.
and rear of the oven. After using the
CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL
functions the roof and walls will be very hot.

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Unpacking your oven Placement of your oven
1. Examine Your Oven 1. This oven is intended for household countertop or built-in use only.
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven It is not intended for use inside a cabinet or a cupboard. Refer to
for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in building-in your oven on page 90.
the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT 6"
2. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable
install if unit is damaged.
surface 850mm above floor level. For proper 4"
operation, the oven must have sufficient air
2"
flow, i.e. 5cm/2" at one side, the other being open
open; 15cm/6" clear over the top; 10cm/4"
at the rear.
3. Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas
or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be
damaged.
2. Guarantee
Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. 4. Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom or top of the cabinet.
Do not place any articles on the top of the oven over the vents. If
3. Cord
air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If
If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced
the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off.
by the manufacturer or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified
The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has
person in order to avoid a hazard.
cooled.

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N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals
5. Do not use outdoors.
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.

Before using your oven

1. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the 6. Storage of Accessories
oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the
GRILLING, take care when opening or closing the door and when oven in case it is accidentally turned on. In case of electronic
inserting or removing food and accessories. failure, oven can only be turned off at wall socket.
2. The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of the oven and a 7. Before Use
convection heater situated in the back of the oven. After using either Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for
the GRILL, CONVECTION or COMBINATION functions, the inside the first time operate the oven without food and accessories
surfaces of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid
(including glass turntable and roller ring) on CONVECTION
touching the heating elements inside the oven.
N.B. After cooking by these modes, the oven accessories will be 250 °C for 5 mins. This will allow the oil that is used for rust
very hot. protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is
operated completely empty.
3. The accessible parts may become hot in use. Children should be
kept away. CAUTION: Grill element and oven will be hot.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY.
4. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
The appliance must not be operated by Microwave or
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to
use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of Combination WITHOUT
improper use. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing FOOD IN THE OVEN. (Apart
after operation of the oven. from when pre-heating the
5 This oven is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
Panacrunch Pan see page
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
37). Operation when empty
experience and knowledge unless they have been given
will damage the appliance.
supervision or instruction concerning use of the oven by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to
maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if 7. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
possible. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open to
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas
prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning
clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display window.
walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth.
Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of 8. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven
harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way
3. The back of the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is
indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
therefore not necessary to clean this area.
9. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for
4. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking
cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place
the walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth
in the dishwasher.
squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be taken to
keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by 10. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom
the oven can be removed by using a small amount of branded surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and the
conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe area surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot water then dry
onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy
off. Avoid the microwave feed guide area and the door. DO NOT water. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no
SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN. way affect the bottom surface or the roller ring wheels.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be
5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
sure to replace it in the proper position.
clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass. 11. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or
CONVECTION some foods may splatter grease onto the oven
6. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp
walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it can
cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven,
accumulate and cause the oven to ‘SMOKE’ during use. These
water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
marks will be more difficult to clean later. There is no need to
openings.
clean the back of the oven, with the catalytic lining.
12. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.

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Maintenance of your oven
1. Service N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the
SERVICE call your local Panasonic appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a
engineer (Customer Care Centre on service technician trained by the manufacturer.
08705 357357 can recommend an
engineer). It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent 3. Oven Light
person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves The oven lamp must be replaced by a service
the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT
microwave energy. attempt to remove the outer casing from the
oven.
2. Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs 4. Selected Spares and Accessories
to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any These may be ordered direct; on line at
other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven. www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Care
The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean Centre 08705 357357. Most major credit and debit cards
– use a damp cloth. accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

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Parts of Your Oven
1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass 7. While cooking by MICROWAVE or COMBINATION, turntable may
Turntable in place. vibrate. This will not affect cooking performance.
2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. 8. The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed
Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. for GRILL, CONVECTION & COMBINATION cooking. Never use
3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing them on microwave only. Do not use if operating the oven with
in water. less than 200g (7oz) of food on a manual Combination program.
FAILURE TO USE ACCESSORIES CORRECTLY COULD
4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable. Always place food in a DAMAGE YOUR OVEN.
microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking
Jacket Potatoes on microwave only. 9. Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, a metal
container has been used incorrectly, or the accessories have
5. If food or utensil on Glass Turntable touches oven walls, causing been damaged. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately. You
the turntable to stop moving, it will automatically rotate in the can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.
opposite direction. This is normal. Open oven door, reposition the
food and restart. 10. Always refer to instructions for correct accessories to use on all
programs. The glass turntable and roller ring are the only
6. The Glass Turntable can rotate in either direction. The maximum accessories used for Microwave Cooking. For CONVECTION and
weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4kg (8lb 14oz) (this COMBINATION cooking the metal tray must ALWAYS be in place
includes total weight of food and dish.) on the glass turntable.

Glass Turntable
The glass turntable and roller ring are the only
Catalytic Back Plate
accessories used for Microwave Cooking.
Door Safety
See-through Oven Window External Air Vents
Lock System

Grill Elements

Microwave Feed Guide

(DO NOT REMOVE)

Control Panel

Identification Plate

Door Release Pad

Roller Ring
Push to open the door.
1. The Roller Ring and oven floor should be
Opening the door during cooking will stop the
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive
cooking process without cancelling the
noise.
program. Cooking resumes as soon as the
Door Safety 2. The Roller Ring must always be used
door is closed and Start is pressed. The oven
Lock System together with the Glass Turntable for
light will turn on and stay on whenever the
cooking.
door is opened.
Panacrunch Panacrunch Pan
Metal Tray Low Rack Pan Handle
High Rack

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Important Information – Read Carefully
Safety
If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and
4. Boiled Eggs.
leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or the circuit
boiled eggs should not be heated in
breaker panel.
microwave ovens since they may
Short Cooking Times explode even after microwave heating
As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking has ended.
methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not
exceeded without first checking the food. 5. Foods with Skins.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole
Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate. Factors that vegetables and sausages are
may affect cooking times are: preferred degree of cooking, starting examples of food with non porous
temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of foods and utensils skins. These must be pierced using a
used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust fork before cooking to prevent bursting.
these factors.
It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. If food is 6. Liquids.
undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers
cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with since they are liable to explode. When heating liquids, eg soup,
minimum cooking times. sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of
Important. bubbling.
If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be
spoiled and in extreme circumstances could catch fire and possibly This could result in a sudden boil
damage the interior of the oven. over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should
1. Small Quantities of Food.
be taken:
Take care when heating small quantities of
food as these can easily burn, dry out or a) Avoid using straight-sided
catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short containers with narrow necks.
cooking times and check the food frequently.
b) Do not overheat.
NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE ON
MICROWAVE OR COMBINATION EXCEPT WHEN c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and
PREHEATING THE PANACRUNCH again halfway through the heating time.
PAN (SEE PAGE 37).
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time,
2. Foods Low in Moisture. stirring again before carefully removing the container.
Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, e) Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These eruptive boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling
can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if the container.
cooked too long.
7. Lids.
3. Christmas Pudding. Always remove the lids of jars and
Christmas puddings and other foods high containers and takeaway food containers
in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, before you microwave them. If you don’t
must not be over heated. These foods then steam and pressure might build up
must never be left unattended as with inside and cause an explosion even after
over cooking these foods can ignite. the microwave cooking has stopped.

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Important Information – Read Carefully
8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
oven. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean.
It is essential for the safe operation of
9. Meat Thermometer. the oven that it is wiped out regularly.
Use a meat thermometer to check the Use warm soapy water, squeeze the
degree of cooking of roasts and poultry cloth out well and use to remove any
only when meat has been removed from grease or food from the interior. Pay
the microwave. If undercooked, return to particular attention to the door seal area
the oven and cook for a few more and also the areas around the
minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity
conventional meat thermometer in the wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning. The catalytic
oven when microwaving. lining at the back does not need to be cleaned.
10. Paper, Plastic. 14. Grilling.
When heating food in plastic or paper The oven will only operate on the GRILL function with the door
containers, keep an eye on the oven due closed.
to the possibility of ignition. Do not use
wire twist-ties with roasting bags as 15. Fan Motor Operation.
arcing will occur. After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate to
cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out
Do not use re-cycled paper products, e.g. Kitchen roll unless they food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using
say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. the oven during this time.
These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used. 16. Containers.
Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in
11. Reheating. microwave ovens.
It is essential that reheated food is
served “piping hot”. 17. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.
When reheating babies bottles always
Remove the food from the oven and remove top and teat. Liquid at the top of
check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is the bottle will be much hotter than that
being emitted from all parts and any at the bottom and must be shaken
sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may thoroughly before checking the
choose to check the food has reached 72˚C with a food temperature (see page 42 for details). The lid must also be
thermometer – but remember do not use this thermometer inside removed from babies food jars, the contents must also be stirred
the microwave.) or shaken before the temperature is checked. This should be
carried out before consumption in order to avoid burns.
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the
centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through. 18. Arcing
Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have been followed Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used incorrectly,
always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt if the incorrect weight of food is used, or if the accessories have
return your food to the oven for further been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes of light are seen in
heating. the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the machine immediately.
If the oven is left unattended and this continues it can damage the
12. Standing Time.
machine.
Standing time refers to the period at the
end of cooking or reheating when food is You can continue to cook by GRILL OR CONVECTION ONLY.
left before being eaten, i.e. it is a rest
time which allows the heat in the food to 19. Maximum weight on turntable
continue to conduct to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4kg
(8lb 14oz) (this includes total weight of food and dish.)

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Microwaving Principles
IMPORTANT NOTES
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food
since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are
present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade The dish used to cook or reheat the
sources. food will get warm during cooking, as
Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links the heat conducts from the food. Even
and car phones. in microwaving, oven gloves are
required!
MICROWAVES CANNOT PASS
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD THROUGH METAL AND THEREFORE
METAL COOKING UTENSILS CAN
NEVER BE USED IN A MICROWAVE,
FOR COOKING ON MICROWAVE
In a microwave oven, electricity is converted ONLY
into microwaves by the MAGNETRON. Foods Not Suitable for Cooking
by Microwave Only
13 Amp fused socket
Yorkshire Puddings, Souffles, Double
Crust Pastry Pies.
REFLECTION
Because these foods rely on dry
The microwaves bounce off the metal walls
external heat to cook correctly, do not
and the metal door screen.
attempt to cook by microwave.
Foods that require deep fat frying
cannot be cooked either.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through the cooking Boiled Eggs
containers to be absorbed by the water Do not boil eggs in your microwave.
molecules in the food, all foods contain Raw eggs boiled in their shells can
water to a more or lesser extent. explode and cause serious injury

STANDING TIME
When a microwave oven is switched off,
the food will continue to cook by
conduction – NOT BY MICROWAVE
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration
ENERGY. Hence STANDING TIME is
very important in microwaving,
particularly for dense foods i.e. meat,
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes cakes and reheated meals (Refer to
FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are pages 8 and 10).
also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook
more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 11⁄2-2 inches
(4-5 cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in
a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards.

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General Guidelines PIERCING
The skin or
membrane on
some foods will
cause steam to
build up during
cooking. These
foods must be
STANDING TIME pierced or a
strip of skin
should be
peeled off
before cooking to allow the steam to escape.
Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc., will all
need to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR
potatoes and cakes, require a SHELLS.
STANDING TIME (inside or MOISTURE
outside of the oven) after cooking, CONTENT
to allow heat to finish conducting Many fresh
to cook the centre completely. foods e.g.
vegetables and
fruit, vary in
their moisture
content
throughout the
■ MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. season. Jacket
potatoes are a
■ JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium particular example of this. For this reason
foil when cooked by microwave only. It is not necessary to cooking times may have to be adjusted
throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice,
stand jacket potatoes cooked in COMBINATION mode. pasta, can dry out further during storage and
cooking times may differ from ingredients
■ LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish. freshly purchased.
■ RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins.
CLING FILM
■ FISH – Stand 2-3 mins. Cling film helps
keep the food
■ EGG DISHES – Stand 1-2 mins. moist and the
trapped steam
■ PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE FOODS – Stand for 2-3 mins. assists in
speeding up
■ PLATED MEALS – Stand for 2-3 mins.
cooking times.
■ VEGETABLES – Boiled potatoes benefit from standing However it
should be
1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be pierced before
served immediately. cooking, to
allow excess steam to escape. Always take
■ DEFROSTING – It is essential to allow standing time to care when removing cling film from a dish as
complete the process. This can vary from 5 mins. e.g. the build-up of steam will be very hot. Always
raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat. purchase cling film that states on the packet
“suitable for microwave cooking” and use as
If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling
and cook for additional time. film. Do not cover foods when cooking by
Combination, Convection or Grill.

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DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE
Follow the dish sizes given in Small quantities cook faster than Foods cook more quickly and Even shapes cook evenly. Food
the recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small evenly if spaced apart. NEVER cooks better by microwave when
cooking and reheating times. A meals will reheat more quickly pile foods on top of each other. in a round container rather than
quantity of food spread in a than large portions. square.
bigger dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.

DENSITY COVERING ARRANGING STARTING TEMPERATURE

Porous airy foods heat more Cover foods with microwave cling Individual foods e.g. chicken The colder the food, the longer it
quickly than dense heavy foods. film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, portions or chops, should be takes to heat up. Food from a
vegetables, casseroles, soups. placed on a dish so that the fridge takes longer to reheat
Do not cover cakes, sauces, thicker parts are to the outside. than food at room temperature.
jacket potatoes, pastry items.

TURNING AND STIRRING LIQUIDS CHECKING FOOD CLEANING

Some foods require stirring All liquids must be stirred before It is essential that food is checked As microwaves work on food
during cooking. Meat and poultry and during heating. Water during and after a recommended particles, keep your oven clean
should be turned after half the especially must be stirred before cooking time, even if an AUTO at all times. Stubborn spots of
cooking time. Remove metal and during heating, to avoid PROGRAM has been used (just food can be removed by using a
spoon when microwaving. eruption. Do not heat liquids that as you would check food cooked branded oven cleaner, sprayed
have previously been boiled. DO in a conventional oven). Return onto a soft cloth, always wipe the
NOT OVERHEAT. Remove the food to the oven for further oven dry after cleaning. Avoid
metal spoon when microwaving. cooking if necessary. any plastic parts and door area.
The back of the oven has a
catalytic lining which is self
cleaning.

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Containers to use
Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only.
When unsure that a cooking container Result
is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it
check by the following test: will remain cool, whilst the water in the
1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing
with 300ml (1⁄2pt) cold water. dish feels warm, do not use as it is
obviously absorbing microwave energy.
2. Place it on the turntable alongside
the dish to be tested. If the dish you N.B. This test does not apply to plastic
are testing is a large dish, then or metal based containers e.g. Le
stand the measuring jug on top of Creuset® style dishes, which should not
the empty dish. be used as they are cast iron covered
3. Heat on HIGH power for with enamel.
1 minute.
QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS
OVEN GLASS POTTERY, EARTHENWARE,
STONEWARE
Everyday glass that is heat
resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal for If completely glazed, these dishes
Microwave, Convection or are suitable. Do not use if partially
Combination cooking. DO NOT glazed or unglazed, since they are
USE FOR GRILLING. Do not use able to absorb water which in turn
delicate glass or lead crystal which absorbs microwave energy, making
may crack or arc. the container very hot and slows
down the cooking of food.

CHINA AND CERAMIC

FOIL/METAL CONTAINERS
Everyday glazed china, porcelain
NEVER ATTEMPT TO COOK IN
or ceramic plates, bowls, mugs
FOIL OR METAL containers on
and cups can be used if they are
Microwave only as the microwaves
heat resistant. Fine bone china
cannot pass through and the food
should only be used for reheating
will not heat evenly, it may also
for short periods. Do not use
damage your oven. Pre-cooked
dishes with a metal rim or pattern.
food in shallow foil containers can
Do not use jugs or mugs with
be REHEATED in the microwave,
glued handles, since the glue can
but take care that containers do not touch the oven walls or
melt. If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on
door. Use wooden kebab sticks instead of metal skewers. Do
Convection and Combination but not directly under the Grill.
not re-use foil containers as they may become dented or
damaged and arcing may occur.

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PLASTIC CLING FILM
Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking Microwave
foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. cling film can
Only use Tupperware® only be used

✘
containers if they are for covering
✔ designed for microwave
use. Do not use Melamine.
food that is
reheated by
Never cook in margarine microwave. It is also useful for covering
cartons or yoghurt pots, as food to be cooked, but care should be
these will melt with the heat taken to avoid the film being in direct
from the food. If heatproof contact with the food. DO NOT USE ON
they can be used for ANY OTHER COOKING MODE.
Convection or Combination
cooking. DO NOT USE
UNDER THE GRILL. ROASTING BAGS
Roasting bags are useful when slit up
one side to tent a joint, for roasting by
power and time. Do not use the metal
twists supplied, when using Microwave
PAPER
or Combination.
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel)
can only be used for microwave cooking e.g.
covering blind pastry cases and for covering bacon
to prevent splattering. ONLY USE FOR SHORT
COOKING TIMES. NEVER RE-USE A PIECE OF
KITCHEN TOWEL. ALWAYS USE A FRESH PIECE
OF PAPER FOR EACH DISH.
Avoid kitchen paper containing manmade fibres.
If you are using branded re-cycled kitchen towel,
check first that it is recommended for microwave use.
Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as
ALUMINIUM FOIL
the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used
to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil
e.g. bacon rashers, to stop splattering. White paper can be used to SHIELD joints of meat
plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES, during defrosting and cooking by
on Microwave only. Microwave, as the microwaves cannot
pass through the foil, this prevents the

✘ WICKER, WOOD, STRAW BASKETS

Dishes will crack and could ignite.
parts shielded from overcooking or over-
defrosting. Take care that the foil does
not touch the sides or roof of the oven,
Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. as this may cause arcing and damage
DO NOT USE ON ANY COOKING MODE. your oven. Aluminium foil can be used for
Convection cooking.

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 Control Panel
NN-CD757 / NN-CD767

(2) (1) Display Window

(1)
(2) Microwave Power Pad
(3) Grill Pad
(3) (4) Convection Pad
(5) Turbo-bake Pad
(6) Auto Weight Programs Pad
(4)
Auto Menu/ (7) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (Chaos Defrost)
Temperature (8) Memory Pad
(10) (9) Timer Pad:
(5) This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs or
Turbo Bake used as a timer or for standing (non-cooking) time. It is also
used to set the clock.
(6) (10) Auto Menu/Temperature/Microwave Wattage/Grill
Time/ Level/Convection Heat Selector Dial.
Weight
(11) Time/Weight Dial
(11) (12) Stop/Cancel Pad:
(7)
Before Cooking:
Chaos
one press clears your instructions.
During Cooking:
(8) M one press temporarily stops the cooking program. Another press
Memory Start cancels all your instructions and the time of day will appear in
the display.
(9) (13) (13) 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
(12) cooking.

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Beep Sound:
* The design of your control panel may A beep sounds when a pad is pressed. If this beep does not sound, the
vary from the panel displayed (depending setting is incorrect. When the oven changes from one function to another,
on colour), but the words on the pads will two beeps sound. After completion of cooking, five beeps sound.
be the same.

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 Let’s Start to Use your Oven
NN-CD757 / NN-CD767 1 Plug in
Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to
read your operating instructions.

2 Press Timer Pad twice to set clock

Set clock as a 12hr clock. (See page 16 for details).

3 Press Convection Pad

Auto Menu/ ( will appear in the display window with the oven temperature)
Temperature
(This procedure is to burn off the oil used for rust protection in the
oven.) Turn the Auto Menu/Temperature dial until 250C is in the
display window. Remove all accessories from the oven.
Turbo Bake

Time/
4 Enter Time
Weight Turn Time/Weight dial until 5 minutes is displayed in the window.

Chaos 5 Press Start Pad

The time will be displayed in the window and count down. The oven
M will beep at the end of the program. The oven is now ready to use.
Memory Start Caution: Grill elements and oven will be hot.

6 Demonstration Mode
This is to enable you to experiment 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 clock pad three
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times. “Demo mode press any key” will appear. To cancel press the
clock pad a further three times.

7 Child Lock
To operate the child lock facility press the Start pad three times, this
* The design of your control panel will deactivate the microwave. “Lock” will appear in the display and
may vary from the panel displayed none of the controls will operate. To clear child lock facility press
(depending on colour), but the Stop/Cancel three times.
words on the pads will be the same.

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Setting the Clock
Time/
Weight

● Press Timer Pad twice ● Enter Time ● Press Timer Pad

“SET TIME” will appear in the display window, Enter time of day by using Time/Weight Dial Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked
and the colon starts to blink. e.g. 1.25pm (12hr clock). into the display.
N.B.
1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3.
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.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

There are 6 different microwave power levels available.

Selecting Microwave Power Level

Power Wattage Time/
Auto Menu/
Level Weight
Temperature High 1000W Start
Defrost 270W
Medium 600W
Low 440W
Simmer 250W
Warm 100W
• Select • Select Microwave power • Select the • Press Start
Microwave level by turning the Auto cooking time Pad.
power cooking Menu/Temperature Dial. using the
mode. The Microwave power Time/Weight
level appears in the Dial.
display.

N.B.
1. Maximum time that can be set on HIGH power is 30 min.
2. On all Power Levels, except HIGH power, the maximum time that can be set is 90 minutes.
3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Turn Time/ Weight Dial to increase the cooking time. (Time can be
added in 1 minute increments up to maximum time of 10 minutes. This is only the case for one stage cooking).
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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
ACCESSORY TO USE:
When using your oven on MICROWAVE Foods reheated or cooked by
only, the glass turntable provided must MICROWAVE only are normally covered
always be in position. DO NOT attempt with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise
to use microwave only with any metal stated.
accessory in the oven.
DO NOT place food directly onto the
turntable except in the case of Jacket
Potatoes cooked by MICROWAVE only.

Two Stage Cooking:

e.g. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; Select High power and program 10 minutes then select
second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes) then press Start.
Three Stage Cooking:
e.g. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes, High power 2 minutes; Select first Power level and cooking time, then press Timer
and time, then select final power level and final cooking time. Then press Start.

Auto Weight Defrost - Chaos Defrost

With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The
weight can be programmed in pounds and ounces or grams. The weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
Auto Menu/ Time/
Temperature Weight Start

• Press the •Turn the Auto • The default weight • Set the weight • Press Start Pad.
Auto Weight Menu/Temperature setting is grams. To of the food by The display
Program dial to select the select pounds and using the reminds you
Pad. desired program. ounces, press Auto Time/Weight which accessory
Weight Program. Dial. to use and which
Press again to cooking modes
revert back to are in use.
grams.

Program Weight Range Suitable Foods

1 Bread 100 - 900g (4oz - 2lb) Bread and rolls. Turn at beep.
2 Meat Items 200 - 1200g (7oz - 2lb 10oz) Small pieces of meat, minced meat, chicken portions, steaks, chops. Turn at beeps.
3 Meat Joints 400 - 2500g (14oz - 5lb 8oz) Whole chicken, meat joints. Turn at beeps and shield.

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Auto Weight Defrost Programs
This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.
The CHAOS defrost pad and then the Auto Menu/Temperature Dial should be pressed to select the correct category and then
enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the Time/Weight Dial (See page 17).
Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a
microwave safe rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover
the foods.
The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick and more even defrost.
The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave energy which speeds up the defrosting process.
During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD IF NECESSARY (See page 19).
On hearing the first beep you should TURN and SHIELD (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
1st Beep 1st Beep 2nd Beep

Turn or Shield Turn or break up

CATEGORY 1 BREAD
The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items 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 SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS
e.g. cheesecake.

CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)

Chaos It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a large
shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.

CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS

Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are particularly fatty
pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks
should be used. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints,
legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see photograph above). Standing time of at least 1 hour
should be allowed (rolled joints may require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

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Defrosting Guidelines

By selecting the DEFROST power level microwave power in the oven, although TIPS
and setting a time, you can defrost food the light will remain on and the turntable
in your microwave. The biggest problem will turn. The automatic stand times
is getting the inside defrosted before the ensure a more even defrost but it is still 1 Check foods during
outside starts to cook. necessary to allow for standing time defrosting. Foods vary in
before use. Place foods in a suitable their defrosting speed.
For this reason a defrost program
container. Meat joints and chickens
alternates between a defrost power and 2 It is not necessary to
should be placed on an upturned saucer
a standing time. The name for this type cover the food.
or on a plastic rack if you have one.
of defrost is cyclic and during the
standing stages there is not any 3 Always turn or stir the
food especially when
the oven “beeps’’. Shield if
necessary (see point 5).
4 Minced meat/chops/chicken
portions should be broken
up or separated as soon
as possible and placed in
a single layer.
5 Shielding prevents food
cooking. It is essential
Separate chops and small items Chickens and joints of meat will
when defrosting chickens
e.g. bread slices where possible. require shielding during defrosting.
and joints of meat. The
outside thaws out first, so
protect wings/breast/fat
with smooth pieces of
aluminium foil secured with
cocktail sticks.
6 Allow standing time so
that the centre of the food
thaws out.
(minimum 1 hour for joints
Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 Break up small items e.g. minced
of meat and whole
times during defrosting. meat, frequently during defrosting.
chickens)

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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.

Food Weight Defrosting Time Method Standing Time

Meat
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 700g (1lb 8oz) 15 mins 60 mins
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz) 20 mins 60 mins
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
Sirloin/Rump Steak 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins 15mins
turn twice.
100 g ( x1) 3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 2 mins
227 g ( x4) 4-5 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate and 5 mins
Beef burgers turn twice.
350 g ( x2 ) 5-6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate and 10 mins
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn
Minced Beef 500g (1lb 2oz) 12 mins 15 mins
3-4 times.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Stewing Steak 500g (1lb 2oz) 12 mins 20 mins
Break up and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Lamb Chops 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins 15 mins
Turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Lamb Fillets 300g (11oz) 3-4 mins 10 mins
Turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Separate
Lamb Shanks x 4 800g (1lb12 oz) 15 mins 45 mins
and turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
Pork Ribs 700g (1lb 8oz) 10 mins 30 mins
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
Pork chops 350g (12oz) 5-6 mins 15 mins
turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn
Bacon 250g (9oz) 5-6 mins 15 mins
2-3 times.
100g (2) 1½ mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 5 mins
Sausages
500g (8) 5-6mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
Whole chicken 1.5 Kg (3lb 5oz) 30 mins saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times. 60 mins
Shield if necessary.

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Food Weight Defrosting Time Method Standing Time
Meat
Chicken Portions x1 150g (5oz) 3 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn. 10 mins
x 2 350g (12oz) 6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 15 mins
x 3/4 500g (1lb 2oz) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 20 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
Turkey Breast fillets 500g (1lb 2oz) 15 mins 20 mins
turn twice.
Duck Breast Fillets 450g (1lb) 9 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 20 mins
Fish

Whole Fish x 1 150-225g (5-8oz) 5-6 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 15 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice separate

Whole Fish x 2 500g (1lb 2oz) 12-14 mins 20 mins
if necessary.
100-150g (4-5oz) 2-3 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 5 mins
Fish Fillets
350g (12oz) 6-7 mins Turn twice. 10 mins
100g (4oz) 3-4mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
10 mins
250g (9oz) 6-7 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate if necessary
15 mins
Fish Steaks and turn twice.
400g (14oz) 10-12 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate if necessary
20mins
and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
Prawns 450g (1lb) 10 mins 15 mins
defrosting.
General
Place on a plate. Separate and arrange during
Sliced bread 400g (14oz) 5 mins 10 mins
defrosting.
Slice of Bread 30g (1oz) 20-30 secs Place on a plate. 1-2 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
Soft fruit 500g (1lb 2oz) 8-9 mins 20 mins
defrosting.
Gateau 350g (12oz) 3-4 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Cheesecake 500g (1lb 2oz) 5 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Meringue dessert 350g (12oz) 2-3 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins

Butter 250g (9oz) 2 ½ mins Place on a plate. 10 mins

Shortcrust /Puff pastry 500g (1lb 2oz) 4-5 mins Place on a plate. Turn halfway. 15 mins

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 Using the Delay/Stand Feature
The Timer Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Timer Pad is selected with
a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time.

1. To Set a Standing Time: Time/

Weight
Start
Cooking Program
&
Time

• Set the desired • Then Press the Timer Pad. • Set desired standing time • Press Start Pad. Cooking
Cooking Program, by (max 9 hrs). An “H” will program will commence
selecting cooking option appear in the display to after which the standing
and time required. denote hours. time will count down.

2. To Set a Delay Start:

Time/
Weight
Cooking Program Start
&
Time

• Press the Timer • Set Delay time (max 9hrs). program, by entering time will count down then
pad. An “H” will appear in the cooking option and time the cooking program will
required. start.
display to denote hours.

• Set the complete cooking • Press Start Pad. Delayed

NB
1. If the oven door is opened during the stand or delay time, the time in the display window will continue to count down.
2. Delay Start cannot be used before an Auto Program.

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Memory
This feature allows you to pre-program your oven for regular reheating or cooking tasks. You are able to pre-program your oven
for a specific power level and time that is convenient for you. You are able to pre-program three memory tasks.

To set a Memory Program

Auto Menu/
Temperature

M M
Memory
Program the desired Memory
cooking program.

• Press Memory Pad. • The oven is automatically • Press Memory Pad to store
pre-set to memory 1. To this task or press Start Pad
select memory 2 or 3, turn to start cooking in this
Auto Menu Selector Dial sequence.
clockwise.

To use a Memory Program

Auto Menu/
Temperature

Start
M
Memory

• Press Memory Pad. • The oven is automatically • Press Start Pad to begin
pre-set to memory 1. To cooking.
select memory 2 or 3, turn
Auto Menu Selector Dial
clockwise.
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 the power supply is off or the plug gets disconnected.

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Grilling
The Quartz Grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast,
oven chips etc.

DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE.

The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when using. Time/
Auto Menu/ Weight
Start
Temperature

• Press Grill Pad. • Turn Auto menu/ Temperature • Turn Time/Weight • Press Start.
Dial to change Grill level. The Dial to enter The cooking program will
oven is automatically pre-set to cooking time. start and the time in the
Grill 2 (medium). Rotate right for Maximum time is display will count down.
Grill 1 (High), or rotate left for Grill 90 mins.
3 (Low). The grill symbol
will also appear.

NOTE:
1. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed.
2. There is no microwave power on the GRILL only program.
3. You can add to the cooking time during cooking, if required. Turn Time/Weight Dial to increase the cooking time. A maximum
time of 10 minutes can be added.
4. After pressing Start Pad, the selected grill level can be recalled and changed. Press Grill Pad once to indicate the grill level in
the display window. While the level is recalled, you can change it by turning the Auto/Temperature Dial.

GRILLING TIMES
When using the grill to cook foods, the cooking times will be similar to traditional grilling. Most foods will require turning halfway
through the cooking time (see section on oven accessories page 25).
The Grill has three variable settings, Grill 1 (High), Grill 2 (Medium) and Grill 3 (Low). Grill 1 will be the hottest.

CAUTIONS:
THE HIGH RACK AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

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Grilling

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray and the High Rack.

Place food on High Rack on the Metal The High Rack will allow fat to drip If grilling fish or small items, place the
Tray on the Turntable. through into the Metal Tray to reduce metal tray on top of the high rack.
excess splatter and smoke when grilling
steaks, chops and other fatty foods.

Most foods require turning halfway

during cooking. When turning food, open
oven door and CAREFULLY remove the
Metal Tray and High Rack by holding the
accessories firmly. Use oven gloves
when removing accessories as they will
be very hot, and so will the roof and
walls of the oven.

After turning, return food to the oven,

close door and press START. The oven
will continue to count down the
remaining cooking time. It is quite safe to
open the oven door at any time to check
the progress of the food as it is grilling.

GUIDELINES
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 closed.
4. Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting - GRILL 1. This setting is also suitable for
toasting bread, muffins and teakakes etc.
5. GRILL 2 and GRILL 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grill time e.g. fish or chicken portions.
6. DO NOT PREHEAT THE GRILL.
7. NEVER COVER THE FOOD WHEN GRILLING.
8. ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE FOOD AND ACCESSORIES AFTER GRILLING AS THE OVEN
AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE VERY HOT.
9. After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse and that the oven walls and floor
are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN DISH
WASHER. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which has a catalytic self clean lining.

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Convection Cooking
Your Dimension 4 Combination Oven can be used as a conventional oven using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a
heating element with a fan.
For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The grill will operate when the oven is preheating.
The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.

Auto Menu/ Time/

Temperature Weight
Start Start

• Press • Turn Auto Menu/ • Press Start to preheat. A • Enter cooking time using • Press Start Pad. Note:
Convection Temperature dial to “P” will appear in the Time/ Weight Dial. Check that only the
Pad select oven temperature. display window. When Maximum cooking time is convection symbol is
The oven starts at 150°C the oven is preheated the 9 hours. still in the display. If the
and then for each press oven will beep and the microwave a
the temperature will
“P” will flash. Then open symbol is displayed this
count up in 10°C stages
the door and place the is incorrect and the
to 250°C, then to 40°C,
100°C, 110°C etc. food inside.* There is no program should be
preheat at 40°C. cancelled. Reselect the
convection setting.

* Note: Open the door using the Door Release Pad, because if the Stop/Cancel Pad is pressed the program may be cancelled.
Then if the time was entered the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.

The oven will maintain the selected temperature for approximately 30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven or a
cooking time set, then it will automatically cancel the cooking program and revert to time of day.

CAUTIONS:
THE ACCESSORIES AND THE SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

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Convection Cooking
OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE
When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top.

The food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. Follow your individual recipe guidelines.

Roasting Meat: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray Baking: Glass Turntable, Metal Tray, Low When using the oven as a CONVECTION
and Low Rack. Rack. oven, there is NO MICROWAVE POWER, i.e..
the oven is operating as a conventional oven
and you can use all your standard metal
baking tins and ovenware.
If a very large dish is used that will not turn on
the Turntable then the Roller Ring and
Turntable should be removed, the Low Rack
should be placed directly onto the base of the
oven floor and the food must be carefully
placed on the low rack and turned manually
during cooking.
It is not recommended to cook on more than
one level when using the CONVECTION
oven. When cooking 2 trays of buns etc, cook
in two batches.

Guideline to Oven Temperatures

TEMP USE TEMP GAS TEMP USE TEMP GAS
°C °F MARK °C °F MARK
40°C Proving Bread 90°F 1/8 180°C Souffle, Victoria Sandwich 350°F 4
100°C Pavlova 200°F 1/4 190°C Lemon Meringue Pie, Mince 375°F 5
110°C Meringues 225°F 1/4 Pies, Treacle Tarts, Stuffed
120°C Slow drying Herbs 250°F 1/2 Chicken, Roulades
200°C Choux Pastry, Scones, Bread, 400°F 6
130°C Large Rich Fruit Cakes 275°F 1
210°C Sausage Rolls, Vol-au-Vents, 425°F 7
140°C To start Rich Fruit Cakes
300°F 2 220°C Roast Potatoes, Yorkshires
150°C (then reduce)
230°C Biscuits 450°F 8-9
160°C Gingerbread, Biscuits 240°C 475°F
325°F 3
170°C Shortbread, Small Tarts 250°C
For best results always place food in a preheated oven.
Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at
150°C and count up in 10°C stages to 250°C, then back to 40°C, 100°C and 110°C etc.
Food is generally cooked UNCOVERED - unless it is a casserole or you wish to use roasting bags for joints.

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 Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking)
The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods
that extra crispness and colour. This is known as Turbo-Bake and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times.
ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating.

Auto Menu/
Temperature
Start

• Press • Select oven temperature using Auto • Press to select Grill power, if you • Press Start to preheat. “P” will appear in
Convection Menu/ Temperature Dial. The oven wish to adjust from Grill 2 (Medium) to the display window. When the oven is
Pad. starts at 150°C, and then the select Grill 3 (Low), or Grill 1 (High). preheated the oven will beep and the
temperature will count up in 10°C stages Turn Auto Menu/ temperature dial. “P” will flash. Then open the door and
to 250°C, then to 100°C, Rotate to the right for Grill 1 (high). place the food inside.*
110°C etc. Rotate to the left for Grill 3 (low).

*NOTE: Open the door using the door release pad, because if the STOP/CANCEL pad is pressed the program may be
cancelled.

Time/
Weight
Start

• Enter cooking time using Time/ Weight Dial. Maximum time is 9 • Press Start.
hours. Note: Check that just the grill and convection symbols are
still in the display. If the microwave symbol is displayed this is
incorrect and the program should be cancelled. Reselect the
Convection and Grill setting.

CAUTION:
THE ACCESSORIES AND THE SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT. USE OVEN GLOVES.

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Convection + Grill (Turbo-Bake Cooking)
OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE
When using Turbo-Bake the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top, unless
otherwise stated.
Food can be placed on the Low Rack or High Rack - see individual recipe for guidelines. When cooking meat or chicken, the food
should be placed on the Low Rack inside the Metal Tray on Glass Turntable (see below).

Joints and items of meat are Individual small items can be

placed on the Low Rack and placed on the High Rack and
Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable. Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable.

GUIDELINES Using Turbo-Bake can reduce traditional oven cooking times (see
table below).
Always place food in a preheated oven.
TRADITIONAL TURBO-
Food is cooked UNCOVERED. FOOD WEIGHT
OVEN BAKE
DO NOT USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS.
40 mins. 25mins 250°C +
Chicken legs 800 g
200°C GRILL 1

30-35 mins 15mins 250°C +

Crispy Duck 500 g
220°C GRILL 1

25-30 mins 25mins 220°C +

Thick Sausages 450 g
190°C GRILL 1

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Turbo-Bake (Quick Start Grill/Convection)
Time/
Auto Menu/ Weight
Temperature Start After preheating, Start
place the food in the
Turbo Bake oven.

• Press Turbo- • To change the • Press Start Pad to • Set the cooking time • Press
Bake Pad. The Convection temperature, start preheating. using the Start.
oven defaults turn the Auto Time/Weight Dial (up
to Grill 2 Menu/Temperature dial. to 9 hours).
(medium) +
150°C.

NB:
Using the Turbo-Bake Pad, it is not possible to change the Grill Level. Use the Convection + Grill sequence on page 28 if using
Grill 1 or 3.

Combination Cooking
Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination.
1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave
COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many It is possible to use smooth seamed metal container or re-program to CONVECTION
foods. The microwave power cooks them tins and foil containers on COMBINATION but only.
quickly, whilst the oven, grill or both gives the they must be placed directly onto the metal To cook successfully by COMBINATION you
traditional browning and crispness. tray on the glass turntable. They must not be should always use a minimum of 200 g (7oz)
All this happens simultaneously resulting in placed directly onto the Low Rack, or arcing food. Small quantities should be cooked by
most foods being cooked in 1/2-2/3 of the will occur. Convection, Grill or Turbo-Bake.
conventional cooking time. If you experience arcing, which is when you
There is no need to preheat on see blue sparks or hear crackling noises, the
COMBINATION programs, EXCEPT when metal container is unsuitable or you have
cooking pastry and using the Panacrunch insufficient food in the oven. You should stop
Pan. the program immediately and change the

* NOTE:
CAUTION: When placing food in the oven after preheating, just open the door
Take care to use oven gloves when removing dishes from the using the Door Release Pad, because if STOP/CANCEL Pad is
oven - especially when turning or stirring foods as the oven walls pressed the program may be cancelled. Then, if the time was
and roof will be very hot. entered, the oven would revert to cooking on microwave only.
CONTAINERS TO USE
DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination
Programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must
be able to withstand the heat of the top grill - heatproof glass e.g.
Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal. But do not put dishes on High Rack
directly under the grill, use the Low Rack.
OVEN ACCESSORIES
When using any Combination cooking program the Glass
Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray
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 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave
This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, 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 on combination 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 Combination program.
Auto Menu/ Time/
Auto Menu/
Temperature Weight
Temperature

• Press • Set the desired oven • Press Microwave • Set the desired microwave • Set the desired cooking time
convection temperature by turning Power Pad. power level. HIGH and (up to 9 hours).
pad. Auto Menu/ Temperature DEFROST powers are not
Dial. The oven starts at available.
150°C, and then the
temperature will count up
in 10°C stages to 250°C,
then to 100°C, 110°C etc.
Start

• Press Start Pad.

OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE

When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top unless
using a Panacrunch combination program when the pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

Non-metallic dishes or items of food can Joints and portions of meat should be Recipes using foil or metal containers
be placed directly onto the Low Rack on placed on the Low Rack on the Metal e.g. cakes and pastries should be
the Metal Tray on the Glass Turntable. Tray on the Glass Turntable. placed directly onto the Metal Tray on
Small items should be placed in a Glass Turntable. Do not use the
heatproof dish on the Low Rack or Panacrunch Pan.
alternatively cooked in the Panacrunch
Pan.
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Combination 1. Convection and Microwave
GUIDELINES

• Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED.

• After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programs. For cooking times refer to cooking charts or
a similar recipe in the book. It is not possible to use HIGH or DEFROST Microwave Power in this mode.

MICROWAVE
CONVECTION USE
POWER

230°C WARM Fruit Crumble

Reheat Quiche, Frozen Lasagne, Frozen Cauliflower Cheese,

210/220°C SIMMER
Frozen Macaroni Cheese

190°C SIMMER Whole Chicken/Turkey. Fish fillets, Potato Gratin

190°C WARM Shepherds Pie, Lasagne, Quiche

170/180°C SIMMER Rice Pudding, Cakes

160°C WARM Cakes, Casseroles

For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book.
Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

CAUTION:
ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING OR
STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave
This Combination mode is suitable for It is NOT necessary to preheat when Grill 1 - HIGH
foods which are normally grilled and for using this Combination mode unless Grill 2 - MEDIUM
reheating small savoury items. using the Panacrunch Pan and food
Grill 3 - LOW
Do not use this program with less than should always be cooked uncovered.
200 g (7 oz) of food. The Grill will glow on and off during
cooking - this is normal.

Auto Menu/ Auto Menu/

Temperature Temperature

• Press the Grill • Select the desired grill • Press the microwave • Select the desired
Power Pad. setting using the Auto power pad. microwave setting
Menu/ Temperature using the Auto Menu/
Dial. If you wish to Temperature Dial.
adjust from Grill 2 Options available
(Medium) to depend on Grill Power
select Grill 3 (Low), or selected.
Grill 1 (High), turn Auto
Menu/ temperature
dial.
Rotate to the right for
Grill 1 (high). Rotate to
the left for Grill 3 (low).

Time/
Weight Start

• Set the desired cooking time using the • Press Start Pad.
Time/Weight Dial (up to 9 hours).

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Combination 2. Grill and Microwave
OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE
When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top,
unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

Food should be placed directly

onto the High Rack on the
Metal Tray. This is then placed
on the Glass Turntable.

When cooking fish or small

items, food can be placed
directly on the metal tray on
top of the High Rack.

GUIDELINES

• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.

• To turn food just press the door release pad, remove the Metal Tray and High Rack, turn the food, return to the oven, close the
door and press START pad. The oven will continue to countdown the remaining cooking time.
• After Grilling it is important that the Grill accessories are removed for cleaning before reuse and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.

For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book.
Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.

CAUTION:
ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN REMOVING DISHES FROM THE OVEN - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING
OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE ACCESSORIES AND SURROUNDING OVEN WILL GET VERY HOT.

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Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave
This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping.
Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire
puddings.
It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered.

Auto Menu/ Auto Menu/ Auto Menu/

Temperature Temperature Temperature

• Press • Set the desired • Press Grill • Set the desired Grill • Press the • Select the desired microwave
convection oven temperature. Power pad. Level. (Grill power is microwave setting using the Auto Menu/
pad The oven starts at preset to Grill 2 - Power Pad. Temperature Dial. The options
150°C, and then the Medium). If you wish available will depend on the
temperature will to adjust from Grill 2 other cooking modes previously
count up in 10°C (Medium) to selected.
stages to 250°C, select Grill 3 (Low), or
then to 100°C, Grill 1 (High), turn
110°C etc. Auto Menu/
temperature dial.
Rotate to the right for
Grill 1 (high). Rotate
to the left for Grill 3
(low).

Time/
Weight
Start

• Set the desired cooking time using the • Press Start Pad.
Time/ Weight Dial (up to 9 hours).

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Combination 3. Convection, Grill and Microwave
OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE
When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top,
unless using a Panacrunch combination program when the Panacrunch Pan is placed on top of the Glass Turntable.

Non-metallic dishes or items of food Food should be placed directly onto When cooking small items or fish, food
can be placed directly onto Low the High Rack on the Metal Tray on should be placed directly on to the Metal
Rack on the Metal Tray on the Glass the Glass Turntable. Tray on top of the High Rack.
Turntable. Small items should be
placed in a heatproof dish on the
Low Rack or alternatively cooked in
the Panacrunch Pan.

GUIDELINES
• Food is always cooked UNCOVERED.
• After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are
wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. It is not necessary to clean the back of the oven which
has a catalytic self clean lining. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER.
We suggest the following options for this Combination mode.

Turbo Bake Grill Microwave Power Use CAUTION:

250°C 1 Simmer Part Baked Rolls/ Baguettes, Jacket Potatoes ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES
Onion Bhajis, Samosas, Oriental snacks such WHEN REMOVING DISHES
250°C 1 Warm FROM THE OVEN -
as spring rolls, Deep Pan Pizza
ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING
Cottage/Shepherds Pie, Frozen Scampi, Fresh OR STIRRING FOODS, AS THE
240°C 1 Simmer
Pizza, Frozen Pizza ACCESSORIES AND
240°C 1 Warm Coated Chicken Breast, Breaded Scampi SURROUNDING OVEN WILL
GET VERY HOT.
230°C 1 Warm Chicken Kiev, Fresh Breaded Fish Fillets
220°C 1 Simmer Chilled Cauliflower Cheese, Chilled Lasagne
220°C 1 Warm Pasties/Slices, Whole Fish

For advice on cooking times refer to cooking charts and recipes in this book.
Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
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Panacrunch Pan
THE ‘CONCEPT’ NOTES:
Some foods cooked by microwave can become soft and 1. Do not pre-heat the pan more than 8 minutes.
soggy. Your Panacrunch Pan accessory will brown and crisp 2. Always place the pan in the centre of the glass tray and
pizzas, quiches, pies and breaded products just as a ensure it does not touch the wall of the oven cavity. Failure to
conventional oven. Your Panasonic Panacrunch Pan works do so may cause sparking which would damage the cavity.
by absorbing microwave energy and transferring this as heat
to crisp the base of the food. The microwave oven then heats 3. Always use the pan on the glass tray. Do not use with the
up the food directly and browns the food by the grill. The wire rack.
heating effect of the pan is maximised by the non-stick
4. Always use the Panacrunch pan handle or oven gloves when
surface.
handling the hot pan.
USING THE PANACRUNCH PAN (Manual operation) 5. Ensure all food packaging is removed before cooking.
◆ For best results, pre-heat the pan before using. Place 6. Do not place any heat-sensitive materials on the hot pan as
directly on the Glass Turntable and pre-heat on GRILL 1 + this may cause burning.
MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 minutes. To assist browning,
brush the food with oil for items such as meat chops and 7. The pan can be used in a conventional oven.
chicken pieces. 8. For best results, use the pan in COMBINATION: GRILL/
CONVECTION and MICROWAVE.
◆ Remove the pan from the oven and place the food in the
pan. Use the Panacrunch pan handle or oven gloves
as the pan will be very hot. For best results, it is
important that the food is placed on the pan immediately CARE OF THE PAN
after pre-heating. Performance cannot be guaranteed with ◆ Never use any sharp utensils on the pan as this will
a time delay. damage the non-stick surface.
◆ Place the pan on the Glass Turntable and cook according
to the guidelines shown in the re-heating and cooking ◆ After use, wash the pan in hot soapy water and rinse in hot
charts. water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning substances or
scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the pan.

◆ The pan is dishwasher safe.

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Auto Weight Cook Programs
This feature allows you to cook or reheat fourteen foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or
Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered
in grams or pounds and ounces.
Time/
Auto Menu/
Weight Start
Temperature

• Press Start Pad.

• Press the Auto • Turn the Auto Menu/ • The default weight setting is • Set the weight of
The display
Weight Program Temperature dial to select the grams. To select pounds and food by using
reminds you which
Pad desired program. ounces press Auto Weight the Time/ Weight
accessory to use
Program Pad. Press again to Dial.
and which cooking
revert back to grams. modes are in use.

When you select an automatic program symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and the accessories that
are needed, in addition to the turntable. See below to identify the symbols:-

Microwave Convection Metal tray High rack

Gril Low rack Panacrunch Pan

Guidelines for Use

The Auto Weight Programs are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the foods
described.
1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below).
2. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 39-40.
3. DO NOT cover food unless stated, as some programs use a Combination of Microwave and Grill and/or Convection and covering will prevent
the food browning and affect cooking performance. The heat of the grill will also melt any plastic covering.
4. Most foods benefit from a STANDING time after cooking on an Auto Program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
5. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
6. ALWAYS weigh the chicken, DO NOT rely on the packet weight.

Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs

Program Minimum Maximum Program Minimum Maximum
Fresh Vegetables 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb) Whole Chicken 1000 g (2lb 2oz) 2400 g (5lb 5oz)
Frozen Vegetables 150 g (5oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) Chicken Pieces with bone 300 g (11oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)
Fresh Fish 100 g (4oz) 900 g (2lb) Chicken Pieces boneless 300 g (11oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz)
Potatoes Boiled 200 g (7oz) 1000 g (2lb 2oz) Potato Crispy Top 350 g (12 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)
Jacket Potatoes 200 g (7oz) 1500 g (3lb 5oz) Pasta Crispy Top 350 g (12 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)
Frozen Potato Products 100 g (4oz) 600 g (1lb 5lb) Chilled Pizza 100 g (4 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)
Fish and Chips 300 g (11oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz) Frozen Pizza 100 g (4 oz) 600 g (1lb 5oz)

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Auto Weight Cook Programs
Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below.

1 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables. Place 2 Frozen Vegetables To cook FROZEN vegetables like frozen
prepared vegetables into a shallow peas, sweetcorn or mixed vegetables.
container on Glass Turntable. Add 90 ml Place prepared vegetables into a
(6tbsp) of water. Cover with pierced cling container. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) of water.
film or lid. Select program number 1. Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Place
Enter the weight. Press START. on Glass Turntable. Select program
number 2. Enter the weight. Press
START.
M M

3 Fresh Fish 4 Boiled Potatoes

To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinner
portions. Place in a shallow container on Prepare potatoes and cut into even sized
Glass Turntable. Add 15 ml (1tbsp) liquid. pieces. Place potatoes into a container
Cover with pierced cling film or lid. Select with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover with
program number 3. Enter the weight. pierced cling film or lid. Place on Glass
Press START. Turntable. Select program number 4.
Enter the weight. Press START.

M M

To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper

5 Jacket Potatoes 6 Frozen Potato Products To cook FROZEN oven chips and potato
drier skin. Choose medium sized
potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz), for best products, e.g. Hash Browns, Croquettes,
results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick etc,. that are suitable for GRILLING.
with a fork several times. Place potatoes Place potato products in the Panacrunch
around the edge of the Panacrunch Pan. Pan on Glass Turntable. Select program
Place Pan directly on the Glass number 6. Enter the weight. Press
Turntable. Select program number 5. START. Turn during cooking. For best
Enter total weight of potatoes, then press results cook in a single layer.
C START. C NOTE: Potato products vary
considerably. We suggest checking a few
To cook precooked FROZEN breaded minutes before the end of cooking to
7 Fish and Chips assess personal browning.
fish and frozen oven chips at the same
time. Place one or two pieces of frozen 8 Whole Chicken
breaded fish and one or two portions of To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed
frozen oven chips in the Panacrunch chickens. Cook stuffing seperately. Place
Pan. Place Panacrunch Pan in the oven, chicken on Low Rack on Metal Tray and
directly on Glass Turntable. Select place on Glass Turntable. Select program
program number 7. Enter total weight of number 8. Enter in the weight of chicken,
fish and chips. Press START. then press START. Start cooking breast
C side down and turn halfway, taking care
with hot juices. Stand for 5 minutes.
C

M = Microwave cooking only C = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro power

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Auto Weight Cook Programs
Auto programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below.

9 Chicken Pieces with Bone 10 Chicken Pieces Boneless

To cook FRESH chicken pieces with To cook FRESH chicken pieces
bone. Place chicken, skin side up, on boneless. Place chicken, skin side up,
Low Rack on Metal Tray and place on on Low Rack on Metal Tray and place
Glass Turntable. Select program number on Glass Turntable. Select program
9. Enter weight. Take care with hot number 10. Enter weight. Take care with
juices. Stand for 5 minutes. hot juices. Stand for 5 minutes.

C C

11 Potato Crispy Top 12 Pasta Crispy Top For reheating and browning CHILLED
For heating and browning CHILLED
purchased savoury dishes with potato purchased savoury pasta dishes e.g.
topping e.g. shepards pie, fish pie etc. Lasagne. Remove any lid or covering. If in
Remove any lid or covering. If in a foil a foil container transfer to a similar sized
container transfer to a similar sized heatproof dish and place on Low Rack on
heatproof dish and place on Low Rack Metal Tray on Glass Turntable. If using
on Metal Tray on Glass Turntable. If heatproof plastic based dish that food is
using heatproof plastic based dish that purchased in, take care and support
C food is purchased in, take care and C underneath when removing. Select
support underneath when removing. program number 12. Press START. DO
Select program number 11. Enter NOT COVER. Allow to stand for 1 minute.
weight. Press START. DO NOT Ensure food is piping hot.
COVER. Stand for 1 minute before
serving. Ensure the food is piping hot.

13 Chilled Pizza 14 Frozen Pizza

For reheating, crisping the base and For reheating, crisping the base and
browning CHILLED, purchased pizza. browning FROZEN, purchased pizza.
Remove all packaging and place chilled Remove all packaging and place the
pizza in the Panacrunch Pan on the frozen pizza in the Panacrunch Pan on
Glass Turntable. Select program the Glass Turntable. Select program
number 13. Enter weight. Press START. number 14. Enter weight and press
DO NOT COVER. START. DO NOT COVER.
C C

M = Microwave Power only C = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro Power

or Grill + Micro Power

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Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought MINCE PIES - CAUTION
back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT
leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold
to the touch, the filling will be piping hot
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. and will warm the pastry through. Take
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc. care not to overheat otherwise burning
can occur due to the high fat and sugar
The charts on pages 42-54 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite content of the filling. Check the
foods. The best method depends on the type of food. temperature of the filling before
Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned consuming to avoid burning your mouth.
wherever possible. This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the
centre. CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND
When is food reheated? LIQUIDS - CAUTION

Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served “piping hot” i.e. steam Take great care when reheating these
should be visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene practices have items. See Page 7.
been followed during the preparation and storage of the food, then cooking or Do not leave unattended.
reheating presents no safety risks.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are
adequately heated throughout. Even if a manufacturer’s instructions or the times in BABIES’ BOTTLES - CAUTION
the cookbook have been followed, it is still important to check the food is heated
thoroughly. If in doubt, always return to the oven for further reheating. Milk or formula MUST be shaken
thoroughly before heating and again at
If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and the end and tested carefully before
size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary. feeding a baby. See page 42 for details.

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU

USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO
PLATED MEALS CANNED FOODS
STERILISE BABIES’ BOTTLES. If you
Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat Remove foods from can and place in a have a special microwave steriliser we
times depend on meal contents. Dense suitable dish before heating. urge extreme caution, due to the low
items e.g. mashed potato, should be quantity of water involved. It is vital to
spread out well. If a lot of gravy is SOUPS follow the manufacturers instructions
added, extra time may be required. Use a bowl and stir before heating and implicitly.
Place denser items to the outside of the at least once through reheat time and
plate. Between 3-5 mins. on HIGH again at the end.
power will reheat an average portion. If
stacking two meals, heat on HIGH CASSEROLES
power for 6-7 mins. and change the
Stir halfway through and again at the
meals over halfway.
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The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.

HEATING CATEGORY The IEC (60705)

Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the 1000W power output (watts)
front of your oven door. The information on this label will
assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable E The heating category for
you to program the best heating time in your oven. small packs of food
Microwave symbol
Weight/ Power Time to Select
Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
BABIES BOTTLES - CAUTION
After heating by Microwave liquid at the top of a bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom of the bottle and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the
temperature. When testing the temperature of the milk, squirt a little onto your inner wrist. The milk droplets on your skin should feel warm, not hot.
For 250ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 30 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY
For 100ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 10-15 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY
BREAD – Pre-cooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base.
Croissants/Brioche 1 HIGH Micro 15-20secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable. Do not cover
4 HIGH Micro 30-40secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable. Do not cover
Pre-heat
any Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable
200ºC 2-3mins

CANNED PASTA
Ravioli 400g HIGH Micro 3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Macaroni Cheese
400g HIGH Micro 21/2 -3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
200g HIGH Micro 11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Spaghetti
400g HIGH Micro 21/2 -3mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
CANNED PUDDINGS
150g HIGH Micro 50-60 secs Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Rice Pudding
425g HIGH Micro 21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Sponge Pudding 300g HIGH Micro 1-1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl on glass turntable.
150g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Custard
500g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
CANNED SOUPS
Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water.
Condensed 295g HIGH Micro 5 mins
Cover and place on glass turntable stirring halfway.
Healthy Option 415g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Luxury/Vegetable
400/415g HIGH Micro 3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
/Broth/Creamed
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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.

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)

CANNED VEGETABLES

200g HIGH Micro 1-11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Baked Beans
415g HIGH Micro 2 -21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.

Baked Beans with

425g HIGH Micro 2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Sausages

Broad Beans 300g HIGH Micro 2-21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Butter Beans 220g HIGH Micro 1-11/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Carrots, sliced 300g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Kidney Beans 420g HIGH Micro 21/2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Mushrooms 290g HIGH Micro 11/2-2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
140g HIGH Micro 1 min Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Peas, mushy
400g HIGH Micro 2-2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Peas, petit pois 200g HIGH Micro 1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Peas, garden 300g HIGH Micro 11/2-2 mins Place in a heatproof 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.
200g HIGH Micro 70-80 secs Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Sweetcorn
325g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Tomatoes 400g HIGH Micro 2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
CHILLED SOUP
1 portion 250ml HIGH Micro 11/2 -21/2 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
2 portion 500ml HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
PLATED MEAL - room temperature
Small- child portion 1 HIGH Micro 2-3 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
Large- adult portion 1 HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Place in a heatproof bowl, cover and place on glass turntable.
DRINKS

1 Mug Cold Milk 235ml HIGH Micro 2 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.

568ml Place in a heatproof jug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after
1 Jug Cold Milk HIGH Micro 4 mins
(1 pt) reheating.

1 Mug Cold Coffee/Tea 235ml HIGH Micro 1 min 40 secs Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.

1 Mug Cold Milky

235ml HIGH Micro 1 1/2 mins Place in a heatproof mug on glass turntable. Stir halfway and after reheating.
Coffee

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS- Where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish
Bread & Butter Pudding 395g TURBO-BAKE 12 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
240ºC+WARM Micro

Chilled Custard 500g HIGH Micro 4 mins Place in large jug on glass turntable. Cover and stir halfway.
Chilled Rice Pudding 150g HIGH Micro 70-80 secs Place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.

500 g TURBO-BAKE 220ºC 15 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
+WARM Micro
Fruit Crumble 600g 230ºC+WARM Micro 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Fruit Pie - Large 700g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable
TURBO-BAKE 15 mins
220ºC+SIMMER Micro

-Individual x1 HIGH Micro 10-15 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable

Mince Pies - x 2 HIGH Micro 20-30 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.
Sweet Pancakes x 2 120g HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.
Spotted Dick/Sponge puddings 120g HIGH Micro 40-50 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING- Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite.
Small/Slice 100g HIGH Micro 30-40 secs Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.
Medium 227g HIGH Micro 1-1 1/2 mins Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.
Large 454g HIGH Micro 2 1/2 -3 mins Pierce film lid and place on glass turntable.
READY MEALS - CHILLED
Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat
content.
Cauliflower Cheese 350g 220ºC+GRILL 15 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
1+SIMMER Micro

Cottage/Shepherds Pie 500g HIGH Micro or 6-7 mins Place on glass turntable
240ºC+GRILL 15 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
1+SIMMER Micro

1.2 kg 240ºC+GRILL 1 22-25 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
+SIMMER Micro

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
READY MEALS - CHILLED
Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat
content.
Fish/Veg Bake 450g HIGH Micro or 5 mins Place on glass turntable
230ºC+GRILL 1+SIMMER 15 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
Micro
950 g 230ºC + GRILL 1 + LOW Micro 16-18mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Lasagne 400g HIGH Power or 5-6 mins Place on glass turntable.

220ºC+GRILL 1+SIMMER 12 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
Micro

950g 230ºC+ SIMMER Micro 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable

Macaroni Cheese 400g 220ºC+ GRILL 1+ SIMMER 9-10 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Micro
1.2 Kg 210ºC +GRILL 3+ SIMMER 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Micro

Chilled Mashed Potato 450g HIGH power 3-4 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.
Carrot and Swede Mash 500g HIGH power 4-5 mins Pierce lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.
Onion Bhajis/Samosas 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
250ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM 8 mins
Micro
Oriental Selection- spring rolls, 315g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
wontons, prawn toasts 250ºC+GRILL 1+WARM Micro 8 mins

READY MEALS - FROZEN

Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Remove any covering/lid film lid

Cauliflower Cheese 450g HIGH Micro or 10-11 mins Place on glass turntable.
220ºC + SIMMER Micro
20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Cottage/Fish/Shepherds Pie 450g HIGH Micro or 8-9 mins Place on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 240ºC + LOW 18-20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Micro
Lasagne/Cannelloni 450g HIGH Micro or 11-12 mins Place on glass turntable.
220ºC + SIMMER Micro 22 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

Macaroni Cheese 450g HIGH Micro or 71/2 -8 mins Place on glass turntable.
230ºC + SIMMER Micro 18 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

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Weight/ Power
Food Select Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level
(approx)
SAVOURY PASTRY PRODUCTS- Precooked. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
Pasties/Slices 150/165g HIGH Micro 60-70 secs Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
165/180g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
220ºC+Grill 1+WARM 7-8 mins
Micro
Meat Pies 150g HIGH Micro or 70-80 secs Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+SIMMER 7-8 mins
Micro
150g x 2 Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+SIMMER 8-9 mins
Micro
250g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER 8-9 mins
Micro
600g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER 12mins
Micro

Quiche 175g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.

TURBO-BAKE 220ºC+SIMMER 7 mins
Micro
400g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
220ºC+ SIMMER Micro 10 mins

Cheese & Onion Rolls x 2 150g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM 5-6 mins
Micro
Sausage /Cheese and 150g HIGH Micro or 1 min Place on heatproof plate on glass turntable.
Onion rolls Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM 5-6 mins
Micro
- Snack size x 6 250g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+ WARM 5-6 mins
Micro

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Weight/ Power Time to Select
Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
BREAD
Frozen Garlic Baguette 170g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
250°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro 8-9 mins

Part-baked rolls 300g (6) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
250°C+ GRILL 1+ WARM 8-10 mins
Micro
Part-baked Garlic 250g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
Baguette/Ciabatta 250°C+GRILL 1+WARM Micro 7-8 mins

Garlic dough balls x 16 195g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
250ºC+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro 5 mins

BACON AND PORK - from raw

CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessories with care
Rashers 228 g (8) HIGH Micro 4-6 mins or 45 Place on micro-safe rack or plate on glass turntable and cover
Or secs per rasher with kitchen towel to minimise splatter.

GRILL 1 10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn
halfway.
Gammon Steaks x 2 500g GRILL 2 8-10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.

Pork Joint 250°C Followed by 190C for 20 mins then Preheat oven. Place joint in roasting dish and place on metal
30 mins per tray on glass turntable. Leave for 10 mins after cooking and
500g (1lb 2oz) before carving.
Pork Loin Steaks 400g (4) GRILL 1 12-15 mins Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn
halfway.
Gammon Joint 750g HIGH Micro 10 mins Place on saucer in casserole with 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover
followed by MEDIUNM 15 mins and place on glass turntable.

BEANS & PULSES - should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas) except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked.
Black Eyed Beans 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 10 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and
25 mins place on glass turntable.
Chick peas 250g HIGH Micro then SIMMER 10 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
40 mins on glass turntable.
Haricot Beans 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
then SIMMER 10 mins on glass turntable.
Lentils 250g MEDIUM Micro 10 mins Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
on glass turntable.
Marrowfat peas 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
then SIMMER 15-20 mins on glass turntable.
Red Kidney Beans 250g HIGH Micro 15 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
then SIMMER 35-40 mins on glass turntable.
Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes.
Split Yellow peas 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
then SIMMER 20 mins on glass turntable.
10 Bean Mix 250g HIGH Micro 15 mins then Use 600 ml (1pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and place
then SIMMER 30-35 mins on glass turntable.
Must boil for at least 12 mins to destroy toxic enzymes.

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
BEEF - Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care.
Recommended temperatures for beef are: Rare 60ºC; medium 70ºC; well done 80ºC
Beef Burgers 240 g (2) HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Place on micro-safe rack or plate. Cover and place on glass
(Fresh) or turntable.
GRILL 1 10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
Beef Burgers 240 g (2) GRILL 2 12-15 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
(Frozen Raw)
Joint 250°C followed by 180ºC20 mins Place in roasting dish on low rack on metal tray on glass
then per turntable. Turn halfway.
500g/1lb2oz
Rare: 20 mins,
Med: 25 mins
Well done: 30 min
Mince HIGH then MEDIUM Micro 10 then 15 mins Place in micro safe dish with stock and seasonings. Cover,
per 450g place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Rump/Sirloin 500g GRILL 1 12 mins med. Place on metal tray on high rack on glass turntable. Turn
14 mins well done halfway.
Stewing Steak 450-675g HIGH then SIMMER Micro 10 then 60 mins Place in casserole dish with lid, add stock and vegetables.
or Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
160°C + WARM Micro 1hr - 1hr 30 mins Place in casserole dish with lid, add stock and vegetables.
Cover, place on metal tray on glass turntable and stir halfway.
CHICKEN from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.
Breasts, boneless and 300g (2) MEDIUM Micro 5 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
skinless
700g (4) MEDIUM Micro 12-14 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 250°C + 15 mins Place in shallow dish on low rack on metal tray on glass
600g (4) WARM Micro turntable.

Coated Chicken Breast 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
240°C+GRILL 1 +WARM 7 mins
Micro

Chicken legs 1.0 kg MEDIUM Micro 15 mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Or
250°C + GRILL 1 25 mins Pre-heat oven. Place on low rack on metal tray on glass
turntable.
Drumsticks/Thighs 500g (4) MEDIUM Micro 8-10mins Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
or
250°C + GRILL 1 25 mins Preheat oven. Place on low rack on metal
tray on glass turntable
Kiev (fresh) 150g (1) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
230°C + GRILL 1 + Warm 9-10 mins
Micro
300g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
230°C + GRILL 1 + Warm 15 mins
Micro
Whole MEDIUM Micro 9-10 mins per Place in shallow dish. Cover and place on glass turntable.
or 450g
Whole/ Breast joints 190°C + SIMMER Micro 13 mins per Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable. Place breast
450g side down. Turn halfway.
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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
EGGS - Poached.
1 egg 100ml water HIGH Micro 1 min • Place water in a shallow dish. Place on glass turntable and
30 secs - soft heat for 1st cooking time.
then MEDIUM Micro 40 secs - firmer • Add egg (size 3).
• Pierce yolk and white.
2 eggs 200ml water HIGH Micro 3 mins • Cover.
40 secs-soft • Cook for 2nd cooking time.
then MEDIUM Micro 50 secs - firmer • Then leave to stand for 1 min.
4 eggs 400ml water HIGH Micro 5 mins
1 min 20 mins - soft
then MEDIUM Micro 1 min 30 secs - firmer
EGGS - Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl
1 egg HIGH Micro 20 secs • Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used.
then MEDIUM Micro 30 secs • Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together.
2 eggs HIGH Micro 30 secs • Place bowl on glass turntable
then MEDIUM Micro 40 secs • Cook for 1st cooking time then stir.
• Cook for 2nd cooking time stirring halfway then stand for
4 eggs HIGH Micro 1 min
1 min.
then MEDIUM Micro 1 min
FISH - FRESH from raw
Lightly dusted fillets 280g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC + WARM 7-8 mins
Micro
Battered Fillets 350g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
230ºC + GRILL 1 10 mins Turn halfway.
Breaded Fillets 350g(x2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
230°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro 8 mins

Cakes 200g (x2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
230°C+ GRILL 1+WARM Micro 5-6 mins

Calamari 250g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
250°C+ GRILL 1 + WARM 10 mins
Micro
Fillets 300g MEDIUM Micro 4 mins Place in shallow dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place on
or glass turntable.
190ºC+SIMMER 10-12 mins Place in shallow dish on low rack on metal tray on glass
turntable.

Breaded 200g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.

Scampi/Scallops 240°C+ GRILL 1 + WARM 5-6 mins
Micro

Steaks 350g(x2) MEDIUM Micro 4-5 mins Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place
or on glass turntable.
190ºC+SIMMER Micro 10-12 mins Place in dish on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.

700g MEDIUM Micro 12-15 mins Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place
on glass turntable.
Whole x 1 250g MEDIUM Micro 3-4 mins Place in shallow dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid.
or Cover and place on glass turntable.
180ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM 12-14 mins Place in shallow dish. Place on low rack on metal tray on
Micro glass turntable.

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
FISH - FRESH from raw
Whole x 2 500g-600g MEDIUM Micro 6-7 mins Place in shallow dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid.
or Cover and place on glass turntable.
220ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM Micro 15 mins Place in shallow dish. Place on low rack on metal tray on
glass turntable.

FISH - FROZEN from raw

Breaded Fillets 350g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+ SIMMER Micro 12-15 mins Turn halfway.

Cakes 250g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 250°C+ WARM Micro 12-14 mins Turn halfway.

Fish Fingers 125g (4) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
250g (8) TURBO-BAKE 250°C+ WARM Micro 7-8 mins Turn halfway
Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 250°C + WARM Micro 10 mins Turn halfway.

Fillets 200g MEDIUM Micro 7 mins Place in shallow dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and
place on glass turntable.
Scampi 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
240ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER Micro 10-12 mins Turn halfway.

Boil in the Bag 150g MEDIUM Micro 6 mins Snip corner of bag and place bag sauce side down in
micro-safe dish on glass turntable. Shake bag halfway.

FRUIT - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Baked Apple- cored 200g MEDIUM Micro 3-4 mins Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.
Apples - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass
turntable.
Apricots-stewed 300g MEDIUM Micro 4-5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass
turntable.
Pears - stewed 500g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass
turntable.
Plums - poached 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 300 ml (1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover and
place on glass 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 200ºC 35 mins Preheat oven. Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on
low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Duck, whole 190°C 30 mins per 450g Preheat oven. Prick the skin and place in roasting dish on
low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Crispy Duck-reheat 500g 250ºC + GRILL 1 15 mins Preheat oven and place duck on low rack on metal tray on
glass turntable.
Pancakes HIGH Micro 40 secs Place on micro-safe plate on glass turntable.
Pheasant, whole 180ºC 20-25 mins per 450g Preheat oven. Place pheasant in roasting tin and place on
plus 20 mins low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
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LAMB - from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.
Joint 180°C medium 25 mins per Place joint in roasting dish and place on low rack on metal
450g plus 25 minutes or tray on glass turntable. Turn halfway. Once cooked allow
for well done 30 mins per the joint to stand for 10 minutes - this will make the joint
450g plus 30 mins. easier to carve.
Loin/Leg Steaks 500g GRILL 1 15-16 mins Medium Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
18-20 mins Well Done
Chops/Cutlets 400g (4) GRILL 1 12-14 mins Medium Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
16-18 mins Well Done
Casserole/Stewing 160ºC+WARM Micro 1hr 20-1hr 30 mins Place in casserole, add stock and vegetables, cover with
Lamb lid and place on glass turntable. Stir halfway.
PASTA
Fusilli/Macaroni/ 200g HIGH Micro 12 mins Use 550ml (1 pint) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Penne Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Lasagne 250g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 550ml (1 pint) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Linguine/ 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 700ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Tagliatelle Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
Spaghetti 250g HIGH Micro 8 mins Use 700ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Cover, place on glass turntable and stir halfway.
PIZZA - FRESH chilled - N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only.
Deep Pan 555g 250ºC+ GRILL 1+WARM 15 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.
Thin and Crispy 140g-180g 240ºC+ GRILL 1+SIMMER 3-5 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.

350g 250ºC+GRILL 1 + Warm 10 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.
PIZZA - FROZEN - N.B. Remove all packaging.
Deep Pan 450g 240ºC+GRILL 1 + SIMMER 9-10 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.

Individual deep 125g - 170g 240ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER 4-5 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.

Thin and crispy 340g 240ºC+ GRILL 1+ SIMMER 7 mins Place pizza directly on low rack on metal tray on glass
Micro turntable.

PORRIDGE - N.B: Use a large bowl.

1 serving 25g oats HIGH Micro 11/2 - 2 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.
150ml (1/2pt) milk
2 servings 50g oats HIGH Micro 3 - 31/2 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.
275ml (1/4pt) milk
4 servings 100g oats HIGH Micro 7 mins Place bowl on glass turntable and stir halfway.
550ml (1pt) milk

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)
POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked - FROZEN
Croquettes 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
250ºC+GRILL 1 12-14 mins
Smiley Faces 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
250ºC+GRILL 1 8-10 mins
Hash Browns/Oven 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
Fries/Southern Fries 250ºC+GRILL 1 12 mins
Potato Wedges/ 300g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable. Turn halfway.
Waffles 250ºC+GRILL 1 12-14 mins
QUORN®
Burgers 227g (2) HIGH Micro or 2-3mins Place on micro-safe dish on glass turntable.
GRILL 2 8-10 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
Croutes 350g (2) Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 230ºC+WARM
Micro 8-9 mins
Escalopes 240g Pre-heat Panacrunch* Place pan directly on glass turntable.
TURBO-BAKE 220C+ WARM
Micro 7-8 mins
RICE
Basmati 250g HIGH Micro 10 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass
turntable and stir halfway.
Basmati - Brown 250g HIGH Micro 15-18 mins Use 700 ml (11/4 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass
turntable and stir halfway.
Easy Cook Long Grain 250g HIGH Micro 15 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass
turntable and stir halfway.
Long Grain White 250g HIGH Micro 8-9 mins Use 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass
turntable and stir halfway.
SAUSAGES from raw - CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.
Chunky/Thick sausages 450g (4) 220ºC+ GRILL 1 15 mins Place on metal tray on low rack. Turn halfway.
Cocktail sausages/ Thin 350g (12) GRILL 2 10-12 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
Vegetarian 300g (6) GRILL 2 10-12 mins Place on metal tray on high rack. Turn halfway.
TURKEY
Breasts, boneless and 500g MEDIUM Micro 8-10 mins Place in shallow dish on glass turntable.
skinless
Whole 190°C + SIMMER Micro 11-12 mins per 450g Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Turn halfway.

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Weight/ Power
Food Select Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level
(approx)

FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).

Asparagus 200g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Baby Corn 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Broad Beans 200g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Runner Beans 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Beetroot 450g HIGH Micro 12 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Broccoli 250g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Brussel Sprouts 200g HIGH Micro 5-6 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Butternut Squash 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Cabbage - sliced 300g HIGH Micro 6-7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Carrots - sliced 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Cauliflower - florets 400g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Courgettes 250g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Corn on the Cob x2 HIGH Micro 6-7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Leeks - sliced 400g (4) HIGH Micro 7 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Mushrooms 250g HIGH Micro 3 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Parsnips - parboiled for 300g HIGH Micro 2-3 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
roasting

Sliced 300g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins

Peas 200g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Potatoes - boiled 500g HIGH Micro 8-10 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Potatoes - par-boiled 500g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.
Jacket Potatoes - x1 HIGH POWER OR 7-8 mins Place directly on glass turntable
250g each 250°C+GRILL 1+SIMMER 20 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
MICRO
x2 HIGH POWER or 12 mins Place directly on glass turntable
250°C+GRILL 1+SIMMER 25 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
MICRO
x4 HIGH POWER or 15 mins Place directly on glass turntable
250°C+GRILL1 +SIMMER 30 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
MICRO
x6 HIGH POWER or 20 mins Place directly on glass turntable
250°C+GRILL 1 +SIMMER 35 mins Place on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable
MICRO

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Food Instructions/Guidelines
Quantity Level (approx)

FRESH VEGETABLES - Place in shallow dish (except jacket potatoes).

Spinach 300g HIGH Micro 3-4 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sugar Snap peas 300g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Swede - cubed 450g HIGH Micro 7-8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Swede - diced for mashing 450g HIGH Micro 12 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sweet Potato 400g HIGH Micro 8 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Turnip 300g HIGH Micro 10 mins Add 3tbsp (45ml) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

FROZEN VEGETABLES- Place in shallow dish except onion rings

Battered Onion Rings 250g 250C 10 mins Pre-heat oven. Place on metal tray on high rack.

Beans - broad 200g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Beans - green 250g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Broccoli - florets 250g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Carrots - 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 4-5 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 2-3 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Spinach 250g HIGH Micro 5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

Sweetcorn 200g HIGH Micro 4-5 mins Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and place on glass turntable.

* Preheat Panacrunch Pan on GRILL 1 + MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 4 mins

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Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
INCREASING RECIPES • When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8 add on half the original
cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will
• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each
become 45 mins. on MEDIUM power for 8 servings.
ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every
ingredient listed. DECREASING RECIPES
• Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make • To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to 2 servings, halve the
sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over ingredients listed.
during cooking. • Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than the one
• Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended in the recipe, however make sure it is deep enough
recommended. to stop food boiling over.

• Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per lb. • Allow half to two-thirds of the original cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 15-20 mins. on
• Always check the recipe during cooking. MEDIUM power for 2 servings.
• When increasing the ingredients to 6 servings, add an extra one
third of the original cooking time, i.e.. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power
for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for
6 servings.

Using Recipes from Other Books

The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar other cookbooks, the 1000 W output power of your oven must be
recipe in a cookery book to give you a guide to the correct method allowed for. Use the same power level suggested e.g. HIGH or
and timings to use. MEDIUM and select the same cooking time suggested, however
CHECK the progress of the food during cooking and adjust the time if
Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens, however since 1990 oven
necessary.
output powers have been set by a new standard (IEC). When using

Cooking for One

• For one serving quarter ALL ingredients listed. • Always check the food during cooking.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than the one • There is not a great saving for reduced quantities of soups,
recommended in the recipe. casseroles, stews and rice, as a minimum time is required to
tenderise meats and blend flavours.
• Use the same cooking power recommended in the original recipe.
• When cooking for one it often makes sense to cook for two and
• Start by cooking for one quarter of the recommended cooking time, plate up both meals. Freeze one meal for a later date.
although extra time in most cases will be required.

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Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter
Carrot & Orange Soup Serves 4
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
700g (11/2 lb) peeled carrots, sliced Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl
700ml (11/4 pints) vegetable stock
grated zest of 1/2 orange Oven Accessory: glass turntable
90ml (6tbsp) orange juice
1. Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
60ml (4tbsp) crème fraiche
salt & black pepper MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
15ml (1tbsp) fresh chives, cut into pieces 2. Add the carrots, cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. stirring halfway.
3. Add stock and orange zest and juice. Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins.
or until the carrots are soft, stirring halfway.
4. Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth.
5. Stir in creme fraiche and season to taste. Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. or until
piping hot.
S T A R T E R S

6. Garnish with fresh chives.

Ingredients
250g (9oz) ready made puff pastry
Onion & Feta Cheese Tartlets Serves 6
15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil
225g (8oz) onions peeled & sliced Dish: 3 litre (6 pint) bowl and 2 round baking or pizza trays, greased
25g (1oz) pine nuts
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
100g (4oz) feta cheese crumbled
25g (1oz) pitted black olives roughly chopped 1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut out 6 circles each 10cm (4 inches) in diameter. Chill pastry
75g (3oz) sun-dried tomatoes, roughly for 30 mins.
&

chopped 2. Put oil and onions into large bowl. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
15g (1/2 oz) capers MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Cool for 5 mins.
S O U P S

salt and freshly ground black pepper

3. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230°C.
fresh oregano sprigs to garnish
4. Stir nuts, cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and capers into onion mixture. Season well.
5. Place 3 pastry circles on each baking sheet and prick with a fork.
6. Divide the onion mixture among the pastry circles.
7. Place one tray on the low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C for 15mins. or until golden
brown.
8. Repeat with the remaining tray.

Ingredients
200g (7oz) or 4-5 large flat mushrooms Red Pepper & Mushroom Bruschetta Serves 4
10ml (2 tsp) olive oil
8 slices ciabatta Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack
25g (1oz) softened butter beaten with 1
chopped clove of garlic 1. Slice mushrooms, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place on glass turntable and
150g (5oz) jar roasted red peppers, sliced if cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Leave to cool slightly
necessary 2. Spread one side of each slice of ciabatta with garlic butter.
100g (4oz) firm goat's cheese 3. Place the ciabatta slices on the metal tray and toast on GRILL 1 for 2-3 mins.
4. Turn the ciabatta slices over and layer mushrooms and pepper on top of them. Cut the goat’s
cheese into 8 slices and put one slice on top of each stack.
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Soups and Starters
Ingredients
250g (9oz) streaky bacon, derinded
Pork and Liver Terrine Serves 4-6
225g (8oz) minced pork
225g (8oz) pigs liver, chopped Dish: 600ml (1 pint) earthenware terrine or Pyrex® loaf dish
1/2tsp (3ml) rosemary Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
1/2tsp (3ml) thyme
1. Line base and sides of dish with bacon rashers, stretching each rasher slightly with a knife.
1/2tsp (3ml) ground mace
1/2tsp (3ml) allspice 2. Place the minced pork, chopped liver, herbs, spices, seasoning and wine in a non metallic bowl and
salt & freshly milled black pepper marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
30ml (2tbsp) dry white wine 3. Place butter, shallots and garlic in bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
15g (1/2 oz) butter mins. Cool.
2 shallots, finely chopped 4. Combine the meat marinade with the onion mixture. Add the egg and flour and mix well.
1 clove garlic, crushed
5. Turn into the bacon lined dish. Smooth the top and fold over the bacon.
1 egg, beaten
1tbsp plain flour 6. Cover with greaseproof paper, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM
MICROWAVE for 35-40 mins.

S T A R T E R S
Ingredients Sweet Potato Soup Serves 4
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
2 cloves garlic, crushed
700g (11/2 lb) sweet potatoes, peeled and 1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
chopped MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
1 large red pepper, deseeded and chopped 2. Add the potato and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
725ml (11/4 pints) vegetable stock 3. Add stock, cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until the potatoes are soft,
150ml (1/4 pt) coconut milk

&
stirring halfway.
salt and pepper
4. Place in liquidiser and puree until smooth.

S O U P S
5. Stir in the coconut milk and season to taste. Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. or until
Ingredients piping hot.
250g (9oz) tail end of salmon, boned,
skinned, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
125g (4 1/2oz) cooked peeled prawns
juice of 1/2 lemon
Prawn & Salmon Filo Parcels Serves 4
salt & black pepper
125g (4 1/2oz) filo pastry Dish: round baking tray, greased
50g (2oz) butter, melted Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
1. Combine salmon and prawns. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste.
2. Pre-heat the oven on CONVECTION 190ºC.
3.Cut the filo pastry into 8 squares measuring 18cm (7 inches).
4. Brush 2 squares with the melted butter, covering the remaining squares with a damp tea towel.
5. Place ¼ of the salmon & prawn mixture in the middle of one buttered filo square.

6. Fold 2 sides of the filo to form a rectangle. Fold one of the open ends over the filling and the other
one underneath.
7. Place this parcel on the second buttered square and draw up the edges and seal the parcel.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 three more times
9. Place parcels on baking tray, brush with melted butter and place on low wire rack.
10.Cook on CONVECTION 190ºC for 20 mins. or until crisp and golden.
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Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist.

LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking.
Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after
cooking by placing 600 ml (1pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Wipe out
oven with a dry cloth.

ARRANGING- If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle,
thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid.

NOISE- During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh, particularly with oily fish such as
salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick.

Ingredients
1.0 Kg (2lb) mussels Steamed Mussels with Garlic Serves 2
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 onion finely chopped Dish: large rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150ml (5fl.oz) dry white wine 1. Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells.
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 2. Place oil, onion and garlic in a dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
F I S H

MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add wine and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
3. Add the mussels and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. Discard any unopened
shells.
4. Add the parsley and stir before serving.

Ingredients
450g (1lb) white fish
Special Occasion Fish Pie Serves 4
50g (2oz) butter
50g (2oz) flour Dish: shallow oval dish, large jug
450ml (3/4 pt) milk
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
300ml (1/2 pt) white wine
450g (1lb) mixed seafood 1. Place the white fish with 30ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish. Cover, place on glass
6 gherkins, diced turntable and cook on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley mins. Drain, skin and remove any bones.
10ml (2tsp) dill 2. Place potatoes in a large shallow dish with 45ml (3tbsps) water and cover. Place on glass
salt and pepper
turntable and par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins. and then allow to cool slightly.
Rosti topping:
900g (2 lb) potatoes 3. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min. and
15ml (1tbsp) capers then stir in flour to make a roux. Mix in the milk and wine gradually, stirring continuously until
50g (2oz) butter, melted well combined and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir and cook for a further 2
50g (2oz) cheddar cheese, grated mins. on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring halfway. Mix in the fish, mixed seafood, gherkins and
herbs. Season and pour into the dish.
4. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and grated cheese. Pile onto fish
sauce without pressing firmly to keep the grated form.
5. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 3 + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 30 mins. or until piping hot and golden.
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Fish
Ingredients
juice of 1/2 lemon Mediterranean Fish Bake Serves 4
100g (4oz) fresh pesto sauce
salt and pepper Dish: large ovenproof rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11”x9”)
4 x 175g (6oz) thick cut haddock or cod fillets
700g (1lb 8oz) waxy new potatoes (such as Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
charlotte)
1. Mix lemon juice, pesto and seasoning together and spoon over the fish in a non metallic
2 medium red onions
dish. Leave to marinade in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
1 red pepper, seeded
1 yellow pepper, seeded 2. Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil. Place in dish on the
1 orange pepper, seeded low rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER for 25-30 mins. Turn halfway.
2 garlic cloves, crushed 3. Scatter the black olives over the vegetables and place the fish and marinade on top of the
15ml (1tbsp) extra virgin olive oil vegetables.
100g (4oz) black olives, chopped (optional) 4. Cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until cooked
lemon wedges and crisp green salad, to through.
serve

Ingredients
For the sauce: Prawn and Haddock Pie Serves 6

F I S H
15g (1/2 oz) butter
15g (1/2 oz) flour Dish: large jug, shallow dish 20 x 25cm (8"x10")
275ml (1/2 pint) milk
350g (12oz) fresh haddock fillet Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
350g (12oz) fresh undyed smoked haddock 1. Melt butter in a large jug. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30
100g (4oz) prawns secs. and stir in flour to make a roux.
salt & pepper
2. Then add the milk gradually, stirring continuously until well combined and cook for 2 mins. on
1tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley
For the topping: HIGH MICROWAVE. Stir and cook for a further 2 mins. on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring
700g (1lb 8oz) potatoes, peeled, chopped halfway. Season and set aside.
into small chunks 3. Place fresh and smoked haddock into dish with 30ml (2tbsp) milk. Cover, place on glass
450g (1lb) Swede, diced turntable and cook fish on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for
50g (2oz) butter 15mins. Drain, skin and remove any bones.
4. Flake the fish into dish and scatter the prawns over. Pour over the sauce, season and
sprinkle with chopped parsley.
5. Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins until
soft. Drain.
6. Place Swede in a dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook and
cook on AUTO FRESH VEGETABLE PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins.
7. Mash potato with 25g (1oz) butter.
8. Mash Swede with 25g (1oz) butter and mix in 2tbsp of mashed potato.
9. Spoon alternate lines of potato and Swede over the top of the fish mixture to cover. Fluff up
with a fork.
10. Place on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE for
18-20 mins.
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Ingredients
2 trout, 250-300g (8-10oz) each Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 2
Stuffing:
4 spring onions, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low wire rack
50g (2oz) button mushrooms, finely sliced
2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated 1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Fill the fish cavities with the onions, mushrooms and ginger and
15ml (1tbsp) soy sauce arrange the fish on the metal tray.
juice of 1 lime 2. Pour over the soy sauce and lime juice. Season and marinade for one hour in the fridge.
salt & pepper
3. Place metal tray on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
MICROWAVE for 15 mins.

Ingredients
225 g (8oz) tomatoes Bouillabaisse Serves 6
60ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable
2 onions, chopped
1 large leek, sliced 1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato
4 garlic cloves, crushed puree in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min.
F I S H

1.2 Ltr (2 pt) fish stock and mix well.

salt and black pepper 2. Add the onions and leek and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. or until soft.
150ml (1/4 pt) dry white wine 3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, wine, thyme, saffron and chilli sauce. Cover and
4 sprigs thyme
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins.
4 strands saffron
5ml (1tsp) chilli sauce 4. Skin the fish, cut into chunks and add to the tomato liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH
450g (1lb) cod, haddock MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. or until the fish is cooked.
450g (1lb) mixed seafood 5. Add the mixed seafood and prawns and heat again for 2-3 mins. on MEDIUM MICROWAVE
4 large fresh prawns or until hot, taking care not to overcook the fish.
bunch of dill to garnish 6. Serve garnished with dill.

Ingredients
4 salmon fillets each 100-150g (4-6oz) Salmon with Mango Salsa Serves 4
marinade:
45ml (3tbsp) white wine Dish: shallow dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1 garlic clove, crushed
2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated 1. Mix the marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over salmon in dish and leave to
mango salsa: marinate for 2-3 hrs in the fridge.
2 red chillies, seeds removed, thinly sliced 2. Cover salmon with pierced cling film and place on glass turntable. Cook salmon on MEDIUM
100g (4oz) peeled, cooked prawns MICROWAVE for 6-7 mins.
4 spring onions, thinly sliced 3. Mix all the salsa ingredients together.
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 4. Serve salmon with the salsa.
1 ripe but firm avocado, peeled and chopped
NOTE: For 2 fillets the marinade and salsa quantities should be halved and total cooking
1/2 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
time on MEDIUM MICROWAVE should be reduced to 3-4 mins.
1 lime, juice of
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Meat and Poultry
DEFROSTED JOINTS
If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for up to
an hour before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

FAT
Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the meat next to it to overcook. Always choose meat that isn't excessively fatty.
Braised and stewed meat cooked in a microwave has a slightly firm texture and therefore it is essential to purchase good quality meats.

STANDING TIME
Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of 15 mins. STANDING TIME. Roast meat is always easier to carve after STANDING and the meat
will continue to cook during the STAND TIME.

TURNING
Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking.

P O U L T R Y
ROASTING BAGS
Roasting bags are useful when split up one side to tent a joint for roasting by microwave and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied when
operating with microwave.

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Ingredients
4 x 225g (8oz) boneless skinless chicken Chicken Casserole Serves 4
breasts, cut into small chunks
50g (2oz) plain flour Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

M E A T
15ml (1tbsp) oil
15g (1/2 oz) butter 1. Coat chicken with flour and place in fridge.
1 garlic clove, crushed 2. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole. Place on glass turntable and
4 shallots, chopped cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced 3. Stir in Dijon mustard and add chicken. Then stir in stock and wine.
15ml (1tbsp) Dijon mustard
4. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover casserole, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION
200 ml (7 fl.oz) hot chicken or vegetable
160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 50 mins stirring halfway.
stock
200 ml (7 fl.oz) dry white wine 5. Stir in asparagus, broad beans and cream and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM
225g (8oz) baby new potatoes, halved MICROWAVE for a further 10-15mins.
225g (8oz) baby carrots 6. Stir in herbs and serve with crusty bread.
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

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Ingredients
1 kg (2lb2oz) pork spare ribs Sticky Ribs Serves 4
150 ml (1/4 pt) water
For the glaze Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) rectangular dish
150g (5oz) orange marmalade preferably
shred less or fine shred Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
25g (1oz) dark muscovado sugar
1. Place the ribs in a single layer in dish with the water. Place on glass turntable and cook on
100ml (4fl.oz) fresh orange juice
SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Drain.
5cm (2 inch) piece fresh root ginger, peeled
and coarsely grated 2. Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the glaze in a large bowl and cook on HIGH
75ml (5 tbsp) tomato ketchup MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
30ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar 3. Place ribs in dish and pour over sauce. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 240ºC + GRILL 3 + LOW power for 20 mins. Turn halfway and baste.
P O U L T R Y

Ingredients
30 ml (2tbsp) oil Pork with Herby Dumplings Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
1green pepper, deseeded and chopped Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
225g (8oz) carrots, sliced
450g (1lb) lean pork, cubed 1. Place oil, onion, green pepper and carrots in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook
30 ml (2tbsp) seasoned flour on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
5 ml (1tsp) ground bay leaves 2. Toss pork in seasoned flour and add to onion mixture. Stir in all other ingredients. Cover,
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5 ml (1tsp) dried sage place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1hr or
salt and pepper until pork is tender.
300 ml (1/2 pt) dry cider
3. Whilst cooking make the dumplings by combining the flour, suet, salt, mustard and parsley.
Dumplings:
Add the water to make a stiff dough. Shape dough into 8 round dumplings.
M E A T

175g (6oz) self raising flour

75g (3oz) suet 4. When pork is cooked, uncover and place dumplings around the edge of dish. Cook
pinch of salt uncovered on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or until dumplings
5 ml (1tsp) mustard powder are cooked through.
15 ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
150 ml (1/4 pt) cold water

Ingredients
150g (5oz) plain flour Toad In The Hole Serves 4
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
2 eggs Dish: oblong tin, 27 x 22 cm (10 1/2" x 8 1/2”)
150 ml (1/4 pt) milk
150 ml (1/4 pt) water Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
15-30 ml (1-2tbsp) oil
1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.
450g (1lb) sausages
2. Sift flour and salt in a bowl. Add eggs and half the liquid. Beat until smooth and gradually stir
in remaining liquid.
3. Put oil and sausages in tin and place on low wire rack. Cook on CONVECTION 220°C for 15
mins.
4. Pour in the batter and cook on CONVECTION 220°C for a further 30-35 mins. or until the
batter is well risen and golden brown.

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Ingredients
10ml (3/4 tbsp) ground ginger Spicy Lamb Tagine Serves 6
3ml (1/2 tsp) coarsely ground black pepper
8ml (1 1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
10ml (3/4 tbsp) turmeric
15 ml (1tbsp) paprika 1. Put spices into bowl and mix well.
3ml (1/2 tsp) chilli powder/flakes 2. Add lamb and evenly coat with spices.
800g (1lb12oz) cubed boneless lamb 3. Place oil, onions and garlic in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
30ml (2tbsp) oil MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
300g (11oz) onions, chopped
4. Add lamb mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in remaining ingredients and cover.
2 crushed garlic cloves
3ml (1/2 tsp) salt 5. Place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1-1 ¼
150g (5oz) sliced carrots hours or until tender, stir halfway.
150g (5oz) ready to eat dried apricots,
chopped

P O U L T R Y
40g (1 1/2 oz) sultanas or seedless raisins
65g (2 1/2 oz) toasted flaked almonds
10ml (3/4 tbsp) honey
150 ml (1/4 pint) tomato juice
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
300ml (1/2 pint) vegetable stock

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Ingredients
600g (1lb 5oz) boneless skinless chicken Layered Chicken Puff Serves 4-6
breasts
30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice Dish: shallow dish and round baking sheet, greased

M E A T
1tsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
200g (7oz) jar of red peppers, drained 1. Slice the chicken breasts into strips and place between plastic film and flatten using a rolling
150g (5oz) ripe brie pin.
350g (12oz) ready made puff pastry
2. Put chicken into dish with lemon juice, thyme and seasoning. Allow to marinate for 2-3 hours
1 egg, beaten to glaze
25g (1oz) freshly grated parmesan in the fridge.
3. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200ºC.
4. Place dish on low wire rack and cook chicken on CONVECTION 200ºC for 10-15 mins or
until cooked through. Remove chicken and allow to cool slightly.
5. Roll out pastry to a 28 x 36cm (11" x 14") rectangle.
6. Place 1/2 of the chicken on the centre third of the pastry.
7. Cover with 1/2 of the peppers, then all of the brie followed by the rest of the peppers and
finally the remaining chicken.
8. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and draw up the two longer sides together
over the filling and press 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 low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC for 30-35 mins. until the pastry is
crisp and golden.

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Ingredients
50g (2oz) creamed coconut Thai Lamb Curry Serves 4
275ml (1/2 pt) boiling water
500g (1lb2oz) lamb fillet, cut into strips about Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole with lid + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin
4cm (1 1/2 ”) long
2 garlic cloves Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated
1. Mix the coconut with the boiling water.
30ml (2tbsp) Thai green curry paste
1 lime, grated rind and juice 2. Mix all the remaining ingredients except the coriander with the lamb in a non metallic bowl
30ml (2tbsp) fresh coriander and leave to marinade in the fridge for 1 hour.
3. Combine the coconut and the lamb mixture and stir well. Cover, place on metal tray and
cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for 55-60 mins stirring halfway.

Ingredients
Marinated Chicken Breasts
P O U L T R Y

4 x chicken breasts 600g (1lb 5oz), Serves 4

boneless and skinless
Suggested Marinades- Dish: rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable
Lemon and Honey:
2 lemons, juice and zest 1. Mix the selected marinade ingredients together. Pour marinade over chicken in dish and
30ml (2tbsp) honey leave to marinate for 2-3 hours in the fridge.
1 garlic clove, crushed 2. Cover the chicken and place on glass turntable. Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10-12
Ginger and Soy: mins. Turn halfway
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10ml (2tsp) sesame oil

30ml (2tbsp) light soy sauce
NOTE: For 2 chicken breasts 300g (10oz) the marinade quantities should be halved and total
15ml (1tbsp) white wine
1 garlic clove, crushed cooking time on MEDIUM MICROWAVE should be reduced to 5-6 mins.
2.5 cm (1") fresh root ginger, finely grated
M E A T

Ingredients
15 ml (1tbsp) oil Madras Curry Serves 4
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
10 ml (2tsp) ground coriander
3ml (1/2 tsp) chilli powder, ground cardamom, 1. Place the oil, onion and garlic in casserole dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
ground cloves MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
15ml (1tbsp) garam masala 2. Blend in all the spices and stir in the flour and tomato puree. Add all other ingredients and
15ml (1tbsp) ground turmeric blend in hot stock.
5ml (1tsp) ground cumin 3. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
25g (1oz) flour
1hr-1hr 30 mins. or until meat is tender. Serve with boiled rice and lemon or lime wedges and
15 ml (1tbsp) tomato puree
poppadoms.
450g (1lb) shoulder of lamb, cubed
juice of 1 lemon
5 ml (1tsp) sugar
25g (1oz) sultanas
pinch of salt
450 ml (3/4 pt) hot stock

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Meat and Poultry
Ingredients
100g (4oz) ciabatta breadcrumbs Cheesy Chicken Breasts Serves 4
75g (3oz) gruyere cheese, grated
salt and pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on low rack
4 x 150g chicken breast fillets, boneless and
skinless 1. Mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese and season well.
50g (2oz) garlic mayonnaise 2. Dip each chicken breast in the garlic mayonnaise and then the crumbs until coated.
3. Place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 240ºC + GRILL 3 + SIMMER MICROWAVE
for 20-25 mins.
4. Slice the chicken and serve.

Ingredients
Chicken Pasanda Serves 4

P O U L T R Y
3 cardamom pods
1/2 cinnamon stick
3ml (1/2 tsp) cumin seeds Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable
5ml (1tsp) garam masala
5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes 1. Place the cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, garam masala, chilli, ginger, garlic, almonds and
2.5cm (1”) fresh root ginger yoghurt into a non metallic bowl. Add chicken and stir well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for
1garlic clove, crushed 2-3 hours.
25g (1oz) ground almonds 2. Place oil and onions in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
45ml (3tbsp) natural yoghurt for 2 mins.

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600g (1lb5oz) skinless chicken breast, cut
3. Stir chicken into onions. Place casserole on glass turntable. Cover and cook on MEDIUM
into chunks
MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. Stir halfway.
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped 4. Stir in cream and coriander and heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins or until hot

M E A T
150ml (1/4 pt) single cream
30ml (2tbsp) coriander, chopped

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
Savoury Mince Serves 4
1 clove garlic, crushed
5 ml (1tsp) oil Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
150ml (5fl.oz) red wine
MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
5 ml (1tsp) mixed herbs 2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.
500g (1lb1oz) mince 3. Cover, cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15-20
salt and pepper mins. or until cooked.

Variation: Chilli Con Carne

Add 400g (14oz) can red kidney beans drained, 5-10 ml (1-2tsp) chilli powder and 1 diced
green pepper at stage 2 above.

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Ingredients
675g (11/2 lb) potatoes, cubed Shepherd's Pie Serves 4
30ml (2tbsp) milk
1 medium onion, chopped Dish: large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")
2 carrots, chopped
25g (1oz) butter Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
350g (12oz) cold cooked beef or lamb,
1. Place potatoes in a dish with 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
minced
on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or HIGH MICROWAVE for 12-14 mins until
300ml (1/2 pt) hot beef stock
soft. Drain and mash well with the milk.
3ml (1/2 tsp))Worcestershire sauce
15ml (1tbsp) gravy thickening 2. Place onion, carrots and butter into dish. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5
5ml (1tsp) tomato puree mins.
salt and pepper 3. Add minced meat to vegetables. Then add stock, Worcestershire sauce, gravy thickening
25g (1oz) cheese and tomato puree and season to taste.
4. Spread potato on top of the meat, using a fork to make a pattern on top.
P O U L T R Y

5. Sprinkle with cheese. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C +
WARM MICROWAVE for approximately 25-30 mins. or until top is crisp and golden.

Ingredients
Stuffed Aubergines Serves 4
2 large aubergines
1 garlic clove, crushed Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid
1 medium onion, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
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250g (9oz) minced beef

400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220ºC.
25g (1oz) pitted black olives, chopped 2. Place the whole aubergines on the low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 220ºC for
2tsp dried oregano 15mins. or until soft. Remove from oven and cool.
M E A T

2tbsp tomato puree 3. Cut the aubergines in half horizontally, leaving the stalks attached. Scoop out the flesh and
100g (4oz) sliced crusty bread chop finely.
50g (2oz) parmesan freshly grated
4. Place garlic and onion in dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
mins.
5. Add beef, tomatoes, aubergine flesh, olives, oregano, and tomato puree. Cover and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins.
6. Use the bread to make breadcrumbs. Mix 40g (11/2oz) of the parmesan with the breadcrumbs
and add to beef mixture.
7. Fill the aubergine skins with the filling.
8. Place aubergines on metal tray and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.
Ingredients 9. Place tray on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 220ºC + GRILL 1 + WARM
675g (11/2 lb) braising steak, cubed MICROWAVE for 20 mins.
50g (2oz) seasoned flour
2 large onions, sliced thinly Belgian Beef Casserole Serves 4
1 clove garlic, crushed
575ml (1 pint) cream stout Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish with lid
15g (1/2 oz) brown sugar
15 ml (1tbsp) wine vinegar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
5 ml (1tsp) mixed herbs 1. Coat the beef in the seasoned flour and place in casserole.
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CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 1¼ - 1½ hrs. .
Meat and Poultry
Ingredients
Filling: Steak and Mushroom Pudding Serves 4
450g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed
25g (1oz) seasoned flour Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole with lid + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
1 clove garlic, crushed
1. Coat the steak in seasoned flour and add to casserole with the mushrooms, onion and stock.
5ml (1tsp) thyme
Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
275ml (1/2 pt) hot beef stock
1hr 15 mins.
275ml (1/2 pt) cream stout
Pudding: 2. Mix flour, salt and suet together. Mix to a firm dough with cold water.
175g (6oz) self-raising flour 3. Roll out ¾ of the pastry to line basin.
pinch salt 4. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and fill basin. Mix cornflour with water and stir into the
75g (3oz) suet gravy. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. stirring once, or
cold water to mix until gravy has thickened. Pour 60 ml (4tbsp) of gravy over the meat and reserve the rest for

P O U L T R Y
15 ml (1tbsp) cornflour serving. Roll remaining pastry to form a lid, moisten the edges and seal over the top of the
meat.
5. Place on glass turntable and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. or until pastry
looks dry.

Ingredients
675g (11/2 lb) braising steak, cubed Hungarian Goulash Serves 4
50g (2oz) seasoned flour

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1 large onion Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 1. Toss meat in the flour. Combine all ingredients except the soured cream in casserole dish.
175g (6oz) mushrooms 2. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for

M E A T
600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock 1hr 30 mins. or until the meat is tender.
45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree 3. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the soured cream.
30 ml (2 tbsp) paprika
5 ml (1tsp) sugar
60 ml (4tbsp) soured cream

Ingredients
450g (1lb) lamb fillet, cut into slices Lamb Hotpot Serves 4
50g (2oz) plain flour
salt and pepper Dish: 3 litre (6pt) casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
2.5ml (½tsp) thyme
1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1. Coat the pieces of lamb in seasoned thyme flour and place in casserole.
250g (9oz) carrots, sliced 2. Layer the onions and carrots followed by the potatoes on top.
450g (1lb) potatoes, thinly sliced 3. Pour in the stock.
500ml (1 pint) stock
4. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for
1hour.
5. Uncover and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM MICROWAVE for 15-30mins. or until
cooked.

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- Root vegetables. i.e. Swede, carrots should be cut into slices, strips or cubes.
- Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different.
- Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving.
- Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes 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.
JACKET POTATOES - Cooking by MICROWAVE only
Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by MICROWAVE. The cooking times given may need adjustment for other varieties. The
ideal size of potato to be cooked by MICROWAVE is 175g - 250g (6-9oz).
V E G E T A R I A N

Before Cooking: Wash potatoes and prick skins several times. Spread around edge of turntable.
After Cooking: Remove from oven and wrap in aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave to stand for 5 mins.

Ingredients
500g (1lb) potatoes, peeled and quartered Roast Potatoes Serves 4
30 ml (2tbsp) oil
Dish: shallow ovenproof dish
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
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1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and par-boil
on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Drain.
2. Place potatoes and oil in dish on low wire rack. Cook on CONVECTION 250°C + GRILL 1 +
WARM MICROWAVE for 30 mins. turning and basting potatoes during cooking, or until crisp
and brown.
V E G E T A B L E S

Ingredients
200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes Roast Vegetable Parcels Serves 4
10 ml (2tsp) tomato puree
700g (1lb 8oz) mixed vegetables e.g. sweet Dish: large bowl, shallow ovenproof dish, round baking sheet
potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine,
1 clove garlic, crushed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1. Place the chopped tomatoes and puree in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on
25g (1oz) pine nuts HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 7-8 mins or until mixture is
50g (2oz) gruyere cheese, grated reduced in volume and thickened.
100g (4oz) Boursin® cheese 2. Cut vegetables into even sized chunks and toss with the garlic and oil in shallow dish. Place
15 ml (1tbsp) single cream on the low wire rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER for 30mins. Turn
350g (12oz) ready made puff pastry halfway.
1 beaten egg to glaze 3. Mix the tomato sauce with the cooked vegetables and pine nuts.
4. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.
5. Mix together the gruyere cheese, Boursin® and single cream.
6. Roll out pastry until it measures approx 30cm (12") square. Divide into 4 equal squares.
7. Place 1/4 of the vegetable mixture in the centre of the square and top with 1/4 of the cheese
mixture.
8. Bring the corners of the pastry to the centre, pressing the edges together. Seal with water
and glaze with beaten egg. Place parcels on baking sheet on low rack and cook on
CONVECTION 220°C for 20-25 mins. or until golden and cooked through.
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Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus (approx. 250g/ 9oz) Lemon And Asparagus Risotto Serves 4
450ml (3/4 pt) hot vegetable stock
2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced Dish: small bowl, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
40g (1 1/2 oz) butter
200g (7oz) risotto rice 1. Cut off asparagus tips with 2.5cm (1”) stem attached. Add 30ml (2 tbsps) stock. Cover, place
100g (4oz) frozen peas on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
Finely shredded zest and juice 1/2 lemon 2. Chop remaining asparagus stems into 1cm pieces and leave to one side.
Salt & pepper to taste
3. Place leeks and 25g (1oz) butter in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
40g (1 1/2 oz) fresh parmesan cheese
MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
10g (1/4oz) fresh basil
4. Add the rice to the leeks and stir in the hot vegetable stock. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 10 mins.

V E G E T A R I A N
5. Add chopped asparagus stems and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for a further 2 mins.
6. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and juice and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
7. Stir in the cooked asparagus tips, basil, remaining butter and 25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese.
Heat on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
8. Serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with a few whole basil leaves and the rest of the Parmesan
cheese.

Ingredients
100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced Veggie Burgers Serves 4
100g (4oz) onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove Dish: large bowl

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175g (6oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack
100g (4oz) ground cashew nuts 1. Place mushrooms and onion in a bowl on the glass turntable and cook on HIGH
1 egg MICROWAVE for 5 mins.

V E G E T A B L E S
2. Add 150g (5oz) breadcrumbs and the nuts to the mushroom and add enough egg to bind the
mixture
3. Divide into four. Roll into balls, dip in the remaining breadcrumbs and make into burger
shapes. Place on metal tray and cook on GRILL 2 + WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or
until browned. Turn half way.
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped
10ml (2 tsp) vegetable oil
Vegetable and Chickpea Casserole Serves 4
2 medium courgettes, sliced thickly
1 red pepper, seeded & chopped Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable
2 medium carrots, peeled & thinly sliced 1. Place the onion and oil in the casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until starting to soften.
100g (4oz) dried apricots, halved
2 cloves garlic, crushed 2. Add the prepared vegetables, apricots, garlic, chick peas and stir in the spices, salt, pepper
425g (15oz) can chick peas, drained and stock.
3ml (1/2 tsp) each: ground turmeric, ground 3. Cover and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 20 mins., or until vegetables are soft. Stir two
coriander, ground cumin or three times during cooking. Serve with couscous or rice and garnish with parsley.
5ml (1tsp) paprika TIP:
2.5cm (1") fresh root ginger, peeled and To prepare couscous: Place 300 ml (1/2 pt) vegetable stock in a bowl and 1.5ml (1/4 tsp)
finely chopped turmeric. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4 mins. or until boiling. Add 175g (6oz) couscous
salt and pepper and allow to stand for 5 mins. Fluff up with a fork before serving.
450 ml (3/4 pt) hot vegetable stock
chopped parsley to garnish
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Ingredients
2 medium aubergines, diced Vegetable Curry Serves 4
salt
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
pinch cayenne pepper 1. Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a colander. Stand for 30 mins. to remove bitter
10 ml (2tsp) ground coriander juices. Rinse well under cold water and drain.
5 ml (1tsp) ground cumin 2. Combine garlic, oil and spices in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
5 ml (1tsp) turmeric
MICROWAVE for 1 min.
V E G E T A R I A N

2.5 cm (1") root ginger, peeled and sliced

1 small cauliflower, divided into florets 3. Add aubergine and all other ingredients to casserole dish, except cashews. Cover and cook
2 medium potatoes, diced on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. then SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-40 mins. or until
100g (4oz) green beans, sliced vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally.
1 fresh chilli, deseeded and sliced 4. Sprinkle with cashews and serve with boiled rice.
150 ml (1/4 pt) vegetable stock N.B.
397g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes This recipe is best cooked in advance, chilled and then reheated to allow the flavours to
100g (4oz) cashew nuts develop.

Ingredients
1 clove of garlic, halved Gratin Dauphinois Serves 4-6
A N D

675g (1½ lb) potatoes, halved

salt and pepper Dish: 20 cm (8") shallow dish
pinch nutmeg
150 ml (¼pt) double cream Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
V E G E T A B L E S

25g (1oz) butter

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 6 mins. Drain. Slice thinly.
3. Layer the potato slices in the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper and nutmeg between
each layer.
4. Pour the cream evenly over the top of the potatoes and dot with butter.
5. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for
25-30 mins. or until potatoes are cooked.

Ingredients
350g (12oz) potatoes, cubed Spicy Potatoes Serves 4
45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt
10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable
3 ml (1/2 tsp) cumin, coriander and
garam masala 1. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
3 ml (1/2 tsp) turmeric HIGH MICROWAVE for 8 mins. Drain.
10 ml (2 tsp) fresh coriander 2. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add the potatoes, mix well and cook on MEDIUM
pinch chilli powder MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins.
15g (1/2 oz) sultanas
salt and pepper
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Ingredients
1 cauliflower, trimmed Cauliflower Cheese Serves 4
25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) flour Dish: bowl, jug, shallow round dish
3 ml (1/2 tsp) French mustard
300 ml (1/2 pt) milk Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
seasoning to taste
1. Place cauliflower upside down in a bowl. Add 45ml (3 tbsps) water, cover and place on glass
Topping:
turntable. Cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Drain.
75g (3oz) grated cheese
25g (1oz) breadcrumbs 2. Melt butter in a jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15-30 secs. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for
a further 15 secs. Add milk gradually. Stir well and season. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for

V E G E T A R I A N
2-3 mins. or until sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir halfway.
3. Stir in 60g (2 1/2 oz) grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Top with remaining
cheese and breadcrumbs.
4. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 220°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
10-15 mins. or until golden brown.

Ingredients
1 aubergine, sliced Ratatouille Serves 4
5 ml (1tsp) salt
1 courgette, sliced Dish: 20 cm (8") casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable

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1 onion, sliced
1green pepper, cut into chunks 1. In a colander sprinkle aubergine slices with salt and leave for 30 mins. to remove bitter
1 red pepper, cut into chunks juices. Rinse with cold water.
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 2. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
396g (14oz) can of tomatoes

V E G E T A B L E S
HIGH MICROWAVE for 12-14 mins. or until vegetables are soft. Stir halfway through cooking
salt and pepper to taste time.

Ingredients
3 red and 3 yellow peppers Stuffed Peppers Serves 4
15ml (1tbsp) oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) ovenproof dish
1 bunch spring onions sliced thinly
100g (4oz) long grain rice Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
300ml (1/2 pt) hot vegetable stock
1. Slice the tops off the peppers and put to one side. Remove the seeds and rinse out.
50g (2oz) pine nuts
100g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 2. Place oil, garlic and onions into a large ovenproof dish and stir. Place on glass turntable and
100g (4oz) mozzarella, diced cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
100g (4oz) gorgonzola or any blue cheese, 3. Add rice and hot stock. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins.
diced 4. Allow to cool slightly and then stir in pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, Gorgonzola,
handful each of parsley and basil, chopped parsley and basil. Season well.
5. Fill peppers with cheesy mixture and place in ovenproof dish.
6. Place on low wire rack and cook on TURBO-BAKE 200ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10
mins.
7. Place tops back on peppers and cook on CONVECTION 200ºC + GRILL 1 + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for a further 5 mins.

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Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped Vegetable Lasagne Serves 4-6
1 clove of garlic, crushed
25g (1oz) butter Dish: casserole dish, large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")
225g (8oz) each of diced carrots,
diced leeks, diced courgettes Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
1 green pepper, chopped
1. Place onion, garlic and butter in a casserole dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on
150 ml (1/4 pt) hot vegetable stock
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
salt and pepper to taste
300 ml (1/2 pt) napoletana sauce 2. Add vegetables and stock. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins. or until
vegetables are soft. Season to taste.
V E G E T A R I A N

175g (6oz) pre-cooked lasagne

225g (8oz) Mozzarella cheese 3. Cover base of dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce, then a layer of lasagne on top followed
by a layer of vegetable mixture. Thinly slice 175g (6oz) of the cheese and layer on top of
vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending with a tomato sauce layer.
4. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-35 mins. or until the pasta is cooked.

Ingredients
1 red onion, cut into strips Roasted Vegetable Moussaka Serves 4-6
2 red peppers, deseeded and cubed
1 aubergine, cubed
A N D

Dish: 2 litre (4 pt) ovenproof dish

2 courgettes, cubed
350g (12oz) sweet potato, peeled and cubed Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
4 garlic cloves, whole
1. Toss the prepared vegetables with the garlic and oil. Place in dish on low rack and cook on
45 ml (3tbsp) olive oil
V E G E T A B L E S

TURBO-BAKE 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30mins. Turn halfway.

400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
25g (1oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 2. Stir in the tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes.
225g (8oz) cottage cheese 3. Beat together the cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar cheese and yoghurt, then season.
3 large eggs 4. Pour over the vegetables. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 250°C +
175g (6oz) cheddar cheese, grated GRILL 1 + WARM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. or until golden brown.
45 ml (3tbsp) natural yoghurt
salt and pepper

Ingredients
15 ml (1tbsp) oil Vegetarian Chilli Serves 4
1 onion, finely chopped
1green pepper, chopped
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1 chilli, chopped
2 carrots, diced 1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole dish. Cover, place on glass
5 ml (1tsp) chilli powder turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins. or until softened.
3 ml (1/2 tsp) cumin 2. Add chilli and cumin. Stir in bulgar wheat, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and water.
175g (6oz) bulgar wheat Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir in red kidney beans, cover and
396g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2-3 mins.
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
450 ml (3/4 pt) water
396g (14oz) can red kidney beans, drained

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Ingredients
15ml (1tbsp) oil Quorn® Casserole Serves 4
15g (1/2 oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid
4 shallots, chopped
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
15ml (1tbsp) Dijon mustard
1. Place oil, butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole. Place on glass turntable and
300g (10oz) Quorn®
cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.

V E G E T A R I A N
150 ml (1/4 pt) hot chicken or vegetable stock
150 ml (1/4 pt) dry white wine 2. Stir in Dijon mustard and add Quorn®. Then stir in stock and wine.
225g (8oz) baby new potatoes, halved 3. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover, place on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C +
225g (8oz) baby carrots WARM MICROWAVE for 45 mins stirring halfway.
100g (4oz) asparagus tips 4. Stir in asparagus, broad beans and cream and cook on CONVECTION 160ºC + WARM
100g (4oz) shelled, fresh or frozen broad MICROWAVE for a further 10-15mins.
beans 5. Stir in herbs and serve with crusty bread.
45ml (3tbsp) double cream
30ml (2tbsp) mixed fresh parsley and
tarragon, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

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Ingredients
15 ml (2tbsp) olive oil Lentil Bake Serves 4

V E G E T A B L E S
2 onions, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped Dish: large bowl, 25cm (10”) shallow ovenproof dish
3 carrots, diced
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
450 ml (3/4 pint) vegetable stock
1. Place the oil in a large bowl with the onions. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
30 ml (2tbsp) tomato puree
MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
100g (4oz) red lentils
salt and pepper 2. Add celery, carrots, tomatoes, stock, tomato puree and lentils. Cover and cook on HIGH
30-45 ml (2-3tbsp) green pesto MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Stir, re-cover and then cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 10
For the Topping: mins.
1 kg (2lb 2oz) potatoes, peeled 3. Season well. Stir in the pesto if desired and place in an ovenproof dish.
1 bunch spring onions, chopped 4. Place potatoes in dish with 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook
105ml (7tbsp) milk on AUTO POTATOES BOILED PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins. until soft.
freshly grated nutmeg Drain.
25g (1oz) butter
5. Place spring onions, milk and nutmeg into a bowl and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
100g (4oz) cheddar or gruyere, grated
mins.
6. Mash the potatoes and add spring onions, flavoured milk, butter and 2/3 of the cheese and
season well.
7. Spoon the mash over the filling and smooth over with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 1 and SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 10-15 mins. or until golden brown and piping hot.

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Ingredients
1 onion, finely chopped Prawn Risotto Serves 4
1 garlic clove, crushed
25g (1oz) butter Dish: shallow dish, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
225g (8oz) brown cap mushrooms, quartered
225g (8oz) Arborio (risotto) rice 1. Put the onion, garlic, butter and mushroom in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and
juice and rind of 1 lemon cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
2ml (1/4 tsp) saffron strands, crushed 2. Add rice, juice and rind of the lemon, saffron, stock and wine to the mushroom mixture.
300ml (1/2 pt) hot vegetable stock Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins.
300ml (1/2 pt) white wine
3. Stir the risotto. Add peas, re-cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6 mins.
100g (4oz) frozen peas
300g (11oz) cooked, peeled prawns 4. Add the prawns and chives and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
B E A N S

30ml (2tbsp) finely chopped chives 5. Leave to stand for 2-3 mins and serve.

Ingredients
1 quantity of Savoury Mince (see page 65) Lasagne Serves 4
A N D

double quantity of White Pouring Sauce (see

page 78) Dish: large rectangular dish approx. 27 x 23 cm (11" x 9")
100g (4oz) grated cheese
5ml (1tsp) mustard Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
R I C E

salt and pepper

12 sheets pre-cooked lasagne 1. Add cheese, mustard and seasoning to the hot white sauce.
(or sufficient for 3 layers) 2. Cover the base of the dish with a layer of cheese sauce, then a layer of lasagne, followed by
50g (2oz) Parmesan cheese a layer of hot meat mixture. Continue with a layer of lasagne then meat, ending with a layer
of cheese sauce.
P A S T A ,

3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION
190°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins.

Ingredients
25g (1oz) dried porcini, Wild Mushroom Risotto Serves 4
1 litre (11/2 pints) hot chicken or
vegetable stock Dish: small bowl, large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable
50g (2oz) butter
2 shallots, finely chopped 1. Soak mushrooms in 300ml (1/2 pint) stock for 20 mins.
300g (11oz) risotto rice 2. Strain the porcini mushrooms and coarsely chop. Add the soaking liquid to the remaining
125ml (4 fl.oz.) dry white wine stock.
salt & pepper to taste
3. Place the butter and shallots in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
200g white or chestnut mushrooms, sliced
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until softened.
25g (1oz) freshly grated parmesan cheese
plus extra for garnish 4. Stir the rice into the mixture. Add the stock, wine and seasoning. Cover and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 6 mins. Add the mushrooms and porcini and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 10 mins. stirring halfway.
5. Mix in the parmesan cheese. Cover and leave to stand for about 2-3 mins. before serving on
warm plates sprinkled with extra parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
100g (4oz) green lentils Lentil Biryani Serves 4-6
450g (1lb) basmati rice
15 ml (1tbsp) oil Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) large casserole dish with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable
1 large onion, sliced
1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain them.
5 ml (1tsp) root ginger, grated
1garlic clove, crushed 2. Place rice in bowl with 550 ml (1pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
3 ml (1/2 tsp) turmeric HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins and stir halfway.
5 ml (1tsp) chilli powder 3. Place the oil and onion in casserole. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
10 ml (2tsp) curry powder 3 mins. or until softened.
150 ml (1/4 pt) natural yoghurt 4. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2
100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced mins.
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 5. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, water and lentils. Cover and cook on MEDIUM
300 ml (1/2 pt) hot water MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
50g (2oz) cashew nuts 6. Add the lentil mixture and cashew nuts to the cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Heat on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 3-4 mins. Garnish and serve.

B E A N S
Ingredients
6 fresh lasagne sheets Mixed Mushroom Cannelloni Serves 4
45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
Dish: shallow oven proof dish
1 small onion, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
3 garlic cloves, sliced

A N D
25 g (1oz) pack fresh thyme, finely chopped 1. Put the lasagne sheets in a bowl with 1 litre of boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and
225 g (8oz) chestnut mushrooms, roughly cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Drain and keep covered in cold water until ready to use.
chopped 2. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 4 mins.
100 g (4oz) button mushrooms
3. Add the mushrooms and thyme to the onions and cook, uncovered on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5

R I C E
250g (9oz) goat's cheese
mins. Season and cool slightly.
350g (12oz) tub cheese sauce
4. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.
5. Crumble half of the goat's cheese logs into the cooled mushroom mixture and stir.
6. Drain the lasagne sheets and spoon 2-3 tbsp of the mushroom mixture along the edge of each
lasagne sheet, leaving a 1cm (1/2") border. Roll up the pasta sheets and cut each one in half.

P A S T A ,
7. Put the pasta in a shallow oven proof dish and spoon over the cheese sauce. Slice the remaining
goat's cheese into thick rounds and arrange across the middle of the pasta rolls. Place on low wire
rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 30-35 mins.

Ingredients
350g (12oz) dried pasta like penne Spicy Tomato Pasta Serves 4
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl + large ovenproof dish
3ml (1/2tsp) salt Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
2 red peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
2 red onions cut into wedges 1. Put pasta in a bowl. Add salt, oil and 1 litre of boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and
2 mild red chillies, seeded and diced cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Drain.
3garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1.
5 ml (1tsp) golden caster sugar 3. Place peppers red onions, chillies and garlic in a large ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with sugar, drizzle
30 ml (2tbsp) olive oil
over the oil and season well with salt and pepper
salt & pepper
1 kg (2lb 2oz) small ripe tomatoes, quartered 4. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1 for 15 mins.
handful fresh basil leaves 5. Add tomatoes, stir and cook on CONVECTION 230ºC + GRILL 1 for 10 mins. or until golden and
25g (1oz) grated parmesan starting to soften.
6. Remove the vegetables from the oven. Stir in the pasta and cook on TURBO-BAKE 230ºC +
WARM MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
7. Tear the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with parmesan to serve. 75
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Ingredients
200g (7oz) quick cooking macaroni Macaroni Cheese Serves 4
40g (11/2 oz) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped Dish: large dish, jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
100g (4oz) bacon, chopped
40g (11/2 oz) flour 1. Cook macaroni in 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on
575ml (1pt) milk HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. or until soft. Drain.
5 ml (1tsp) French mustard 2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. or until
150g (5oz) cheddar cheese, grated onion is soft. Stir halfway through cooking.
salt and pepper
3. Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs. on HIGH MICROWAVE.
25g ml (1oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs
4. Gradually add milk, stir well and season. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. or until
sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.
5. Add mustard and 100g (4oz) grated cheese. Add macaroni and season.
D I S H E S

6. Place the macaroni mixture in a large dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining
cheese. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C + GRILL 3 + LOW
MICROWAVE for 10-12 mins. or until cheese starts to melt.

Ingredients
1 medium onion, finely diced Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones
E G G

10 ml (2 tsp) olive oil

175g (6oz) self-raising flour Dish: 2 round baking sheets, greased
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
3 ml (1/2 tsp) mustard powder Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
A N D

3 ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

Seasoning: 1. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
25g (1oz) butter 2 mins. or until softened.
40g (11/2 oz) strong cheddar cheese, grated 2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 200ºC.
C H E E S E

40g (11/2 oz) Parmesan cheese 3. Sift together the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne with seasoning. Rub in the butter.
25g (1oz) black olives, stoned and chopped 4. Mix in onion, cheeses and olives. Beat egg and milk together. Add enough of the egg and
1 egg, beaten milk to form soft dough.
45 ml (3tbsp) milk
5. On a floured surface roll out dough to approx. 2 cm thick. Cut out rounds using a 5 cm pastry
1 beaten egg for glazing
cutter and brush with beaten egg.
6. Place half the dough rounds on baking sheet. Place on the low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 200°C for 15-20 mins. or until cooked and golden brown. Then repeat with
the remaining tray of scones.

Ingredients
4 slices bread, buttered Croque Monsieur Serves 4
5 ml (1tsp) Dijon mustard
2 slices smoked ham Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray on high wire rack
100g (4oz) sliced cheese
1. Place the bread, buttered side up on the metal tray and cook on GRILL 1 for 3-4 mins. or
until browning.
2. On 2 slices of the bread, spread the untoasted sides with mustard and top with ham and
cheese. Cover with the other slices, browned side uppermost.
3. Place back on the tray and cook on GRILL 2 + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. or until
the cheese has melted.

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Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter Baked Soufflé Serves 4
25g (1oz) flour
150ml (1/4 pt) milk Dish: jug, 15 cm (6") soufflé dish
3 eggs, separated
salt and pepper Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
75g (3oz) cheese, grated
1. Place butter in a jug on glass turntable and melt on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in
flour. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 30 secs. Stir in milk gradually, whisk until smooth.
Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until thickened. Beat well. Cool.
2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180ºC.
3. Add egg yolks one at a time to the white sauce. Season and mix in cheese.
4. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese mixture.
5. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 20-25 mins. until risen

D I S H E S
and brown.
Variations: Add to egg mixture before folding in egg whites:
1. 75 g (3 oz) cooked ham
2. 50 g (2 oz) mushrooms

Ingredients
250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry Quiche Lorraine Serves 4

E G G
15 ml (1tbsp) oil
1 medium onion, chopped Dish: 23 cm (9") metal tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
6 streaky bacon rashers or 100g (4oz) ham
cut into strips 1. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.

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2 eggs 2. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge
150 ml (1/4 pt) single cream 3. Place on metal tray, line with baking paper and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10
salt and pepper to taste
mins. with baking beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until
50g (2oz) cheddar cheese, grated
golden.

C H E E S E
4. Place the oil, onion and bacon in a small dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 4 mins. or until onion is soft. Drain and place in bottom of flan case.
5. Beat the eggs, cream, salt and pepper and pour over the bacon. Sprinkle with cheese. Place
flan on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 20-25
mins. or until just set and browned.
Ingredients
1kg (2lb2oz) baking potatoes, peeled and Tasty Potato Bake Serves 4-6
halved
1 onion, finely chopped Dish: large shallow bowl, oval heatproof dish, buttered
225g (8oz) smoked back bacon, cut into
strips Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
225g (9oz) brie
142ml (1/4 pt) single cream 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 half the potatoes in the buttered ovenproof dish. Scatter over half of the onion, bacon
& cheese. Lightly season with salt & pepper.
5. Repeat layers, then pour cream evenly over the top. Place on low wire rack and cook on
TURBO-BAKE 240ºC + SIMMER microwave for 20 mins. or until golden brown.
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CONTAINER SIZE- To avoid boil over always use a container at least twice the capacity of the sauce.
COVERING- DO NOT cover sauces when cooking.
STIRRING - IMPORTANT- Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid
any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce.
REHEATING- Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by MICROWAVE. Reheat on HIGH
MICROWAVE and stir halfway.
MICROWAVE LEVELS- Most sauces require HIGH MICROWAVE for cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be cooked on SIMMER MICROWAVE.
WOODEN SPOONS- Do not leave wooden spoons in the sauce when cooking. The wood may dry out and
burn. NEVER LEAVE metal spoons in the sauce.

Ingredients
2 eggs Custard Sauce
50g (2oz) caster sugar
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable
275ml (1/2 pt) milk
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence 1. Beat eggs with sugar and 45ml (3tbsp) milk.
2. Place remaining milk with vanilla essence. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1 min.
3. Add milk to eggs and stir well.
S A U C E S

4. Cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 1 min. Stir well.

5. Continue to cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30 secs at a time, keep stirring well, until the
sauce coats the back of a spoon.
Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter White Pouring Sauce
25g (1oz) flour
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable
600 ml (1pt) milk
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 combined.
4.Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir and cook for a further 3 mins. Sauce should be
smooth and glossy and coat the back of a spoon.
Variations of White Sauce
Parsley- Stir 60ml (4tbsp) chopped parsley and 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice into sauce halfway
through cooking time.
Onion- Cook an onion in the butter for 30 secs. on HIGH MICROWAVE before adding flour.
Cheese- Stir in 75g (3oz) grated cheese at the end of cooking time.

Ingredients
3 egg yolks Hollandaise Sauce
30 ml (2tbsp) white wine vinegar
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable
150g (5oz) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into
cubes 1. Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well.
pepper 2. Drop cubes of butter on top. Place jug on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 30 secs.
3. Whisk. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Whisk again and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 10 secs. Repeat 10 sec. stages until sauce is thick and creamy.
78 4. Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or asparagus spears.
N.B. This sauce must not boil or the eggs will curdle.
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Ingredients
100g (4oz) butter Goat's Cheese And Onion Tart Serves 4
225g (8oz) plain flour
50g (2oz) finely grated Parmesan Dish: large bowl, 23 cm (9") flan tin
25g (1oz) butter
1kg (2lb 2oz) red onions, peeled & thinly Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
sliced
15ml (1tbp) fresh thyme 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210ºC
60ml (4tbsp) balsamic vinegar 2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the
salt and freshly ground black pepper parmesan, add 2-3 tbsps cold water and mix to a firm dough.
200g (7oz) soft goat's cheese, crumbled 3. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge.
4. Place on low wire rack and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10 mins. with baking
beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until golden.
5. Place the butter, onions and thyme into a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
6. Add balsamic, stir and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15 mins. Stir halfway and
season.

P A S T R Y
7. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 180°C.
8. Place the onions in the flan tin and sprinkle with cheese. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 180°C for 15-20 mins.

Ingredients
25g (1oz) butter Chicken & Stilton Pie Serves 4
200g (7oz) leeks, sliced
50g (2oz) plain flour Dish: bowl, 22.5 cm (9") gratin dish
450 ml (3/4 pt) milk
150g (5oz) stilton Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
400g (14oz) cooked chicken, cubed 1. Place the butter and leeks in bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
250g (9oz) shortcrust pastry, chilled
MICROWAVE for 8 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the flour, stir well then gradually add the milk and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4
mins. or until the sauce has thickened.
3. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
4. Finely chop the cheese and add to the sauce, mix in the chicken.
5. Grate the pastry on top of the chicken mixture. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 210°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until cooked and
browned.

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Ingredients
50g (2oz) caster sugar Apple Pie Serves 4-6
2.5 ml (½tsp) cinnamon
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced Dish: 20 cm (8") pie plate
15 ml (1tbsp) lemon juice
350g (12oz) shortcrust pastry 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. Divide pastry in half. Roll out half and line base of plate.
5. Place apple filling on top of pastry. Roll out remainder of pastry and cut to a circle for lid.
6. Seal edges, crimp and brush top with egg. Place pie on metal tray and cook on
CONVECTION 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins. or until cooked.

Ingredients
350g (12oz) lean minced steak Minced Beef and Onion Pie Serves 4
1 medium onion, chopped
P A S T R Y

450ml (3/4 pt) hot beef stock

Dish: large casserole and lid, 20 cm (8") pie plate
15ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree
5ml (1tsp) yeast extract (Marmite®) Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
salt and pepper
10ml (2 tsp) gravy thickening 1. Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in casserole dish. Cover, place on glass
350g (12oz) shortcrust pastry turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15
beaten egg to glaze mins. Mix gravy thickening with water and stir into meat. Leave to cool.
2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
3. Roll out half the pastry to fit pie plate. Remove mince with a slotted spoon, reserving gravy
for serving and place on pastry base. Roll out remaining pastry for a lid and place on top of
mince, sealing the edges with water. Cut 2 slits in top of pastry and glaze top with egg. Place
on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20-25 mins.
or until cooked.

Ingredients Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Serves 4

Suet Pastry
225g (8oz) self-raising flour
Dish: 1 kg (2 lb) glass loaf dish
3 ml (½tsp) salt
100g (4oz) shredded suet Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
105 ml (7tbsp) cold water
Filling: 1. Mix together flour, salt and suet
75 ml (5 tbsp) seedless raspberry jam 2. Add enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a firm,
milk to glaze smooth dough is formed.
3. Roll out pastry to approx. 23 x 32 cm (9" x 13").
4. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1cm (½") border all round. Brush the edges with milk
and roll the pastry up evenly, starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.
5. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 200°C + LOW MICROWAVE for 15-20 mins. or until golden.
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Ingredients
Lemon Meringue Pie Serves 6
Pastry: Dish: 25 cm (10") flan dish
250g (8oz) plain flour
25g (1oz) icing sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
125g (4oz) butter
1 egg yolk 1. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
30ml (2tbsp) water 2. Rub butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs and stir in sugar.
Filling: 3. Add egg and enough water so that when the mixture is kneaded lightly for a few seconds a
90g (3oz) cornflour
firm, smooth dough is formed.
600 ml (1pt) water
4 lemons, juice and grated rind of 4. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge.
175g (6oz) sugar 5. Place flan on low wire rack and bake blind on CONVECTION 210°C for 10 mins. with baking
4 egg yolks beans. Remove baking beans and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until golden. Leave to
Meringue: cool.
225g (8oz) caster sugar 6. Place cornflour, water and lemon juice and rind in a jug. Place on glass turntable and cook
5 egg whites on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until
smooth, glossy and thickened. Add sugar. Cool slightly. Add egg yolks. Mix well. Pour into
pastry case.

P A S T R Y
7. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 150°C.
8. Whisk egg whites stiffly. Add sugar gradually - whisking after each addition.
9. Pile meringue onto lemon filling. Place flan on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION
150°C for 40-45 mins. or until lightly browned.

Ingredients
600g (1lb 5oz) dessert apples- Granny Apple Strudel Serves 4
Smith's, cored, peeled and roughly chopped
juice of 1/2 lemon
Dish: round baking sheet, greased
50g (2oz) golden caster sugar
50g (2oz) walnuts, roughly chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
50g (2oz) sultanas
5 ml (1tsp) ground cinnamon 1. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.
50g (2oz) ground almonds 2. Put the apples and juice into a bowl and toss together.
225g (8oz) filo pastry 3. Add the sugar, walnuts, sultanas, cinnamon and almonds and mix together.
50g (2oz) butter, melted 4. Take three sheets of filo pastry and brush with melted butter. Place each one with the
icing sugar to serve shortest edge towards you. Overlap the 2nd sheet onto the 1st sheet by 5-6 cms along the
long edge and repeat with the 3rd sheet overlapping the second.
5. Place three more sheets of filo on top, in the same way as in step 4.
6. Spread the apple filling along the front edge of the filo pastry just 2.5cms from the edge and
2.5cms from each side.
7. Fold the sides in over the filling and brush with butter. Roll up from the long front edge
buttering the final long edge to seal the strudel.
8. Place on baking sheet, seam-side down and brush with melted butter.
9. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 35-40 mins.
10. Dust with icing sugar to serve.

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Ingredients
100g (4oz) pudding rice Creamy Rice Pudding Serves 4
1 litre (3/4 pts) milk
50g (2oz) caster sugar Dish: large oval casserole, greased
2ml (1/4 tsp) grated nutmeg
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into casserole.

2. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 8-10 mins.or until the milk is
boiling. Stir.
D E S S E R T S

3. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 30-
35 mins. or until starting to thicken. After 15 mins stir pudding to break up any lumps.
4. Leave to stand for 5 mins. to thicken further before serving.

Ingredients
6 slices of bread, buttered and cut into Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4
triangles
75g (3oz) mixed dried fruit Dish: bowl, jug, 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") oblong, greased dish
A N D

450ml (3/4 pt) milk

3 eggs Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
25g (1oz) caster sugar 1. Arrange the bread and fruit in the prepared dish.
3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg 2. Put milk in a jug. Place on glass turntable and cook on glass turntable for 3 mins. on
P U D D I N G S

MEDIUM MICROWAVE but do not allow to boil.

3. Beat together the eggs and sugar, add the milk, stirring well.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread, sprinkle with nutmeg and leave to stand for 15 mins.
5. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 190°C + WARM MICROWAVE for
15-20 mins. or until set and browned.

Ingredients
15 ml (1tbsp) brown sugar Pineapple Upside Down Pudding Serves 4
small can of pineapple slices, drained
4 glace cherries, halved
Dish: 20 cm (8") round dish, lightly greased
100g (4oz) margarine
100g (4oz) caster sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
2 eggs
100g (4oz) self-raising flour 1. Sprinkle sugar on base of dish, arrange pineapple slices and cherry halves on top of sugar in
30 ml (2tbsp) milk the base.
2. Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs gradually.
Fold in the flour and mix to a soft consistency with the milk.
3. Spoon the mixture over the pineapple. Place dish on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 170°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 25-30 mins. or until cooked and golden
brown. Leave to cool slightly before turning upside down on a serving plate.

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Ingredients
450 g (1lb) ripe pears, peeled and thinly Mango, Pear and Ginger Crumble Serves 6
sliced
15 ml (1tbsp) muscovado sugar Dish: shallow ovenproof dish
2 mangos, peeled, stoned and roughly
chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
1 piece stem ginger, finely chopped
1. Put the pears in dish with the sugar and 45ml (3 tbsps) water. Cover, place on glass
Topping:
175 g (6 oz) plain flour turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
75 g (3 oz) butter 2. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C.
75 g (3 oz) muscovado sugar 3. Drain the pears, return to the dish and add the mango and stem ginger.
75 g (3 oz) pecan nuts, roughly chopped 4. Spoon the mixture into dish and leave to cool.

D E S S E R T S
5. Make the topping. Rub the butter into the flour, stir in the sugar and pecan nuts. Sprinkle the
topping over the fruit.
6. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for 30 mins.

Ingredients
175g (6oz) fresh or ready to eat dates, stoned Sticky Pudding with Toffee sauce
and finely chopped
50g (2oz) butter Dish: 20cm (8") pudding basin, greased and lined, large jug
175g (6oz) caster sugar

A N D
2 eggs, lightly beaten Oven Accessory: glass turntable
175g (6oz) self raising flour
1. Pour 300ml (1/2 pt) boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool.
5ml(1tsp) bicarbonate of soda
3ml (1/2 tsp) grated nutmeg 2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs a little at a time.

P U D D I N G S
3ml (1/2 tsp) ground ginger 3. Fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, spices and the dates with the liquid.
Sauce: 4. Pour mixture into the soufflé dish and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 6-7 mins. or until
150g (5oz) muscovado sugar cooked.
75ml (3fl.oz) double cream 5. To make the sauce place all the ingredients in a large jug and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
75g (3oz) butter for 1 minute or until the sugar has dissolved. Stir and continue to cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 1-2 mins. or until smooth and hot.
6. Drizzle the hot sauce over the sponge and serve with whipped cream.

Ingredients
100ml (4fl.oz) water Crème Caramel Serves 4
100g (4oz) caster sugar
4 eggs Dish: 4 ramekin dishes Oven Accessory: glass turntable
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence
50g (2oz) caster sugar 1. Put 25 ml water and 25g (1oz) of sugar into each ramekin. Place on glass turntable and cook
575 ml (1 pt) cold milk on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. or until sugar has dissolved. Continue cooking on HIGH
summer berries to serve MICROWAVE for 8-10mins. until sugar has caramelised, keeping a close watch as it can
burn easily. CAUTION - Remove from oven very carefully (the base will be extremely hot)
and cool.
2. Beat eggs, vanilla essence, caster sugar and milk together and strain over caramel.
3. Place dish on glass turntable and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 15mins. or until
starting to set around edge of dish. The custard will continue to set on cooling. Refrigerate
for a minimum of 3 hours before turning out and serve with summer berries.
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Ingredients
150g (5oz) self-raising flour Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4
pinch of salt
50g (2oz) caster sugar
Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Oven Accessory: glass turntable
50g (2oz) suet
1 egg 1. Mix the flour and salt and stir in sugar and suet.
150 ml (1/4 pt) milk 2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk.
30 ml (2tbsp) jam or golden syrup
3. Mix to a soft dropping consistency.
4. Put the jam or syrup in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture
over. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins.
D E S S E R T S

Ingredients
1 carrot, peeled and grated Christmas Pudding Serves 6-8
1 orange, juice and grated rind of
400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit Dish: 1.3 litre (2 1/2 pt) pudding basins lightly greased
45 ml (3tbsp) brandy
15 ml (1tbsp) black treacle Oven Accessory: glass turntable
50g (2oz) self-raising flour
1. Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
pinch of salt
A N D

MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Beat well to make a thick puree.

15 ml (1tbsp) cocoa
5 ml (1tsp) mixed spice 2. Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Stir in brandy and
3 ml (1/2 tsp) nutmeg treacle. Stand for 5 mins. Beat in rest of ingredients.
100g (4oz) shredded suet 3. Press into the pudding basin. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins. Stand for
P U D D I N G S

150g (5oz) fresh breadcrumbs 5 mins. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for another 2 mins. or until just firm.
50g (2oz) mixed peel
50g (2oz) flaked almonds
NOTE. One of the advantages of using your MICROWAVE to make this traditional pudding
2 eggs, beaten
is that it can be made the week before Christmas and stored in a cool dry place. Do not
attempt to make the pudding earlier than this, since the flavour will not improve with keeping,
unlike a traditionally steamed pudding.

Ingredients
100g (4oz) butter Chocolate Cheesecake
225g (8oz) digestive biscuits, crushed
225g (8oz) plain chocolate Dish: 23cm (9") flan tin, greased
30ml (2 tbsp) milk
700g (11/2 lb) soft cheese Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
175g (6oz) soft brown sugar
1. Place butter in bowl on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 40-50 secs. Stir
3 large eggs
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence in biscuits and press into base of flan.
2. Melt chocolate with milk on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Leave to cool slightly.
3. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 150ºC
4. Mix all the remaining ingredients and stir in chocolate. Pour over biscuit base.
5. Place flan on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 150ºC for 30 mins.
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DISH SIZE/ SHAPE- Always use the exact dish size stated in the following recipes, otherwise cooking times and results will be affected.

EGGS- The following recipes have been tested using medium eggs. Using a different size of egg may affect cooking times.

COMBINATION COOKING- DO NOT use spring form tins, use smooth, and preferably seamless metal cake tins.

Ingredients
200g (8oz) butter or margarine Celebration Cake
200g (8oz) dark muscovado sugar
200g (8oz) plain flour Dish: 20cm (8") round tin, greased and lined
4 eggs, beaten
50g (2oz) ground almonds Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

G U I D E L I N E S
100ml (31/2 fl.oz) sherry
1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C.
75g (3oz) candied peel
75g (3oz) glace cherries, roughly chopped 2. Prepare the tin by lining with a double layer of greaseproof paper on the inside and tie a
250g (9oz) currants double band of brown paper around the outside.
250g (9oz) raisins 3. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well
100g (4oz) pecan nuts, broken into pieces after each addition.
finely grated zest of 1 lemon 4. Fold in half the flour using a metal spoon, then fold in the rest. Stir in the almonds.
7.5 ml (11/2 tsp) mixed spice 5. Mix in the sherry, and then add the peel, cherries, raisins, currants, nuts, lemon zest, spice
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract
and vanilla. Stir in the baking powder.
2.5ml (1/2 tsp) baking powder
6. Spoon mixture into the tin and spread evenly, removing all air pockets. Make a small dip in

B A K I N G
the centre.
7. Place tin on tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 2-2 1/4 hrs. until a skewer inserted in
the middle comes out clean. Leave cake to cool in tin. When completely cold wrap well in
cling film and foil to store until ready to decorate. The cake will keep for several months.

Ingredients
225g (8oz) self-raising flour Fruit Scones Makes 10
pinch salt
5 ml (1tsp) baking powder Dish: round baking sheet, greased
50g (2oz) butter
25g (1oz) caster sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
50g (2oz) sultanas
1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
75 ml (5 tbsp) milk
beaten egg to glaze 2. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Rub in fat until the mixture resembles fine
breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas.
3. Make a well in the centre and stir in enough milk to form a soft dough.
4. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2 cm (3/4") thick and cut into 10 rounds with a 5 cm (2") cutter.
5. Place on baking sheet and brush with beaten egg. Place on low wire rack and cook on
CONVECTION 210°C for 15 mins. or until well risen and golden brown.

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Ingredients
175g (6oz) butter or margarine Victoria Sandwich
175g (6oz) caster sugar
3 eggs Dish: 20 cm (8") cake tin, greased and lined
175g (6oz) self-raising flour
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray

1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C.

2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little at a time beating well after
each addition.
3. Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour.
4. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level with a knife.
5. Place tin on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 25-30 mins. or until cooked.
6. When the cake is cool, cut in half horizontally and sandwich together with cream and jam
G U I D E L I N E S

and dust with icing sugar or fill with a filling of your choice.

Ingredients
225g (8oz) plain flour Gingerbread
pinch salt
10 ml (2tsp) ground ginger Dish: bowl, 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 2 strips of greaseproof paper to form a cross
10 ml (2tsp) baking powder
shape.
3 ml (1/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda
100g (4oz) soft brown sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
B A K I N G

75g (3oz) butter or margarine

75g (3oz) treacle 1. Sift the flour, salt, ginger, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl.
75g (3oz)golden syrup 2. Place the sugar, butter, treacle and syrup in a bowl on the glass turntable and cook on HIGH
150 ml (1/4 pt) milk MICROWAVE for 1 min.
1 egg, beaten 3. Whisk the milk and egg together. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour in
the liquid and syrup, mixing thoroughly.
4. Pour the mixture into the cake tin. Place tin on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION
160°C + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until just firm.

Ingredients
250g (9oz) butter Flapjack
275g (10oz) golden syrup
75g (3oz) light muscovado sugar Dish: bowl, 30x20x3.5cm (12"x 8"x 1/2") tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof paper
425g (15oz) porridge oats Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
1. Place the butter, syrup and sugar into bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on MEDIUM
MICROWAVE for 4-5 mins.
2. Pre-heat the oven on CONVECTION 180ºC.
3. Stir the oats into the butter and press the mixture into the tin.
4. Place tin on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180ºC for 20-25 mins.
5. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins. then mark into 18 pieces. Allow to cool completely before
removing from the tin.

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Ingredients
150 ml (1/4 pt) sunflower oil Carrot Cake
250g (9oz) wholemeal self-raising flour
10 ml (2tsp) baking powder Dish: 20 cm (8") square tin, base lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
10 ml (2tsp) cinnamon
5 ml (1tsp) nutmeg
150g (5oz) light muscovado sugar 1. Place all the cake ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
50g (2oz) walnuts, coarsely chopped 2. Spoon into tin. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C + SIMMER
125g (4oz) carrots, grated MICROWAVE for 20 mins. or until cooked and well risen. Allow to cool in the tin.
2 ripe bananas, mashed 3. To make the topping Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sieved icing
2 eggs, beaten sugar.
Cream Cheese Topping: 4. Decorate the cooled cake with the cream cheese topping and walnuts.
75 g (3 oz) butter
100 g (4 oz) cream cheese
225 g (8 oz) icing sugar
chopped walnuts to decorate

G U I D E L I N E S
Ingredients
Basic Cookie Dough: American Cookies
100g (4oz) butter
100g (4oz) caster sugar
Dish: 2 baking sheets 30 x 21.5 cms (111/2" x 8")
1 egg, beaten
175g (6oz) plain flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
Variations:
White Chocolate and Pistachio Nut: 1. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 170°C
100g (4oz) white chocolate, chopped 2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the egg.
50g (2oz) pistachio nuts, chopped 3. Mix in the flour until well combined and add the chosen additions.

B A K I N G
Marzipan and Cherry 4. Place walnut-sized spoonfuls of dough well apart on greased baking trays, flatten slightly
100g (4oz)glace cherries with a fork. Place one tray on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 170°C for 10-15
50g (2oz) marzipan, chopped mins. or until golden. Repeat with remaining tray.
Peanut Butter:
5. Remove from baking sheets and allow to cool on a wire rack.
100g (4oz) peanuts
50g (2oz) peanut butter, crunchy
Chocolate Chunk:
75g (3oz) white chocolate, chopped
75g (3oz) dark chocolate, chopped

Ingredients
100g (4oz) currants Dundee Cake
100g (4oz) sultanas
100g (4oz) raisins Dish: 20 cm (8") round tin, greased and lined
50g (2oz) whole almonds, blanched and
chopped, reserve 6 whole for decoration Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
225g (8oz) butter or margarine
1. Mix the chopped nuts, fruit, peel and flour together.
225g (8oz) soft brown sugar
grated rind of one lemon 2. Cream the fat, sugar and lemon rind until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4 eggs 3. Fold in the dry ingredients. Spoon mixture into tin and hollow out the centre slightly. Split the
275g (10oz) plain flour reserve almonds, and arrange on top.
100g (4oz) chopped mixed peel. 4. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVE for 35-40
mins.
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Ingredients
175g (6oz) soft margarine Coffee Walnut Cake
175g (6oz caster sugar
3eggs, beaten Dish: 18 cm (7") round cake tin, greased and lined
200g (7oz) self raising flour
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
3ml (1/2 tsp) salt
5ml (1tsp) mixed spice
45 ml (3tbsp) Camp coffee essence 1. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs.
45 ml (3tbsp) milk 2. Fold in the dry ingredients. Add coffee essence, milk, treacle and walnuts. Stir well and
15ml (3tsp) black treacle spoon into tin.
75g (3oz) chopped walnuts 3. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 170°C + LOW MICROWAVE for 16-18
Icing: mins. Cool and cut in half.
50g (2oz) soft margarine
4. Beat all icing ingredients together until smooth. Sandwich cake together with half the icing
225g (8oz) icing sugar
and spread the remainder over the top. Decorate with whole walnuts.
15 ml (11/2 tbsp) Camp coffee essence
G U I D E L I N E S

15 ml (1tbsp) water

Ingredients
2 bananas, medium Banana Cake
3 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla flavouring
75g (3oz) butter Dish: 18 cm (7") cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper
100g (4oz)granulated sugar
150g (5oz) self-raising flour Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
1. Peel the banana and mash until smooth with the vanilla flavouring.
1 1/2 ml (1/4tsp) bicarbonate of soda
2. Place the butter and sugar in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and heat on HIGH
B A K I N G

2 eggs
MICROWAVE for 1 minute, or until soft.
3. Stir in the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda. Beat in the eggs and mashed banana.
4. Spoon into the prepared cake tin. Place tin on metal tray and cook on CONVECTION 160°C
+ WARM MICROWAVE for 20 minutes, or until cooked.

Ingredients
250g (9oz) plain chocolate Chocolate Brownies
250g (9oz) unsalted butter
175g (6oz) plain flour Dish: bowl, 30x20x3.5cm (12"x 8" x 11/2") tin lined with lightly buttered greaseproof
5ml (1tsp) baking powder paper
300g (11oz) caster sugar Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1. Put the plain chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable and melt on
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Leave to cool slightly.
75g (3oz) pecans, broken into pieces
75g (3oz) milk chocolate, cut into large 2. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside.
chunks 3. Stir the sugar into the chocolate. Add the eggs and vanilla essence. Fold in the flour, nuts
75g (3oz) white chocolate, cut into large and chocolate.
chunks 4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared cake tin. Place on metal tray and cook on
CONVECTION 180ºC + SIMMER MICROWAVE for 18-20 mins. The middle should feel soft
when cooked. Allow to cool in the tin. Remove the brownies from the tin and cut into
squares.

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Bread
TO PROVE DOUGH- Prove on CONVECTION 40°C until dough has doubled in size

The microwave is also useful for defrosting and warming frozen bread products, taking individual slices or items from the freezer as required.

Ingredients
450g (1lb) strong bread flour Standard Bread Dough Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls
1 sachet dried yeast
5 ml (1tsp) salt
Dish: 2 x 450g (1lb) loaf tin, lightly greased
15g (1tbsp) fat
300 ml (1/2 pt) warm water Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the fat.
2. Add the warm water then mix to form a dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins. Divide into two and place in the loaf tins.
Cover and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION
40°C.
4. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 220°C.

B R E A D
5. Place the two loaf tins side by side on the tray. 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
250g (9oz) strong bread flour Pizza Alle Cipole
5ml (1tsp) sachet dried yeast
3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
Dish: bowl, round pizza tray greased
10ml (2tsp) olive oil
150ml (1/4 pt) warm water Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
Topping:
1 red onion, cut into rings 1. In a large bowl combine the flour, yeast and salt.
2 cloves garlic, crushed 2. Add the oil and gradually add enough warm water until you have a soft dough.
400g (14oz) tomatoes on the vine 3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 mins. Roll out to a 25cm (10") circle. Cover,
12 pitted black olives and prove until the dough has doubled in size in a warm place or on CONVECTION 40°C.
16 capers 4. Place the onion and garlic in a bowl on glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for
30ml (2tbsp) olive oil
3 mins.
5ml (1tsp) chilli flakes
5ml (1tsp) mixed herbs 5. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers and olive oil. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins.
12 basil leaves 6. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 230°C.
150g (5oz) mozzarella, grated 7. Spread the topping over the dough and sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
8. Place on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 230°C for 15-20 mins.

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Questions and Answers Building-in
Q My microwave oven causes
interference with my TV, is this
A Some radio and TV interference
might occur when you cook with the
Your Oven
normal? microwave oven. This interference
is similar to the interference caused
by small appliances such as mixers, 1. In case of fitting into an oven
vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does housing, please use Panasonic’s
not indicate a problem with your Trim Kit.
oven.
NN-TKA70W - White
Q My oven has an odour and A It is essential that your oven is NN-TKA70M - Silver
generates smoke when using the wiped out regularly particularly after
CONVECTION, COMBINATION cooking by COMBINATION or
and GRILL function. Why? GRILL. Any fat and grease that 2. Microwave ovens should not be
builds up will begin to smoke if not built into a unit directly above a
cleaned. top front venting conventional
cooker. This will invalidate your one
Q Sometimes warm air comes from A The heat given off from the cooking year guarantee.
the oven vents. Why? food warms the air in the oven
cavity. This warmed air is carried 3. A microwave which is built in must
out of the oven by the air flow be more than 850 mm above floor
pattern in the oven. There isn’t an level. Read Trim-Kit instructions
airtight seal to the air therefore carefully before installation.
steam can escape. There are no
microwaves in the air, or steam. It is recommended that the
The oven vents should never be microwave oven is placed below a
blocked during cooking. conventional oven to avoid heat
damage to the facia of the
Technical Specifications microwave.

Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz

Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz
Input Power: Max 2770 W
Microwave 1170 W
Grill 1360 W
Convection 1470 W
Output Power: 1000 W (IEC-60705)
Grill 1300 W
Convection 1400 W
Outer Dimensions: 510 mm (W) x 477 mm (D) x 304 mm (H)
Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 mm (W) x 352 mm (D) x 217 mm (H)
Weight: with internal accessories 15 kg
Weight and Dimensions are approximate.

This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility)
EN 55011. According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is within required limits. Group 2
means that radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of electromagnetic radiation for warming up of foods.
Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas.

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