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The times given in the chart below are a guideline only. Many factors eg starting temperature of the food can

affect the final heating time required. The cooking and defrosting times must be adjusted when necessary.

All times are tested using foods at starting temperatures as below;

Chilled foods ............ Approx. +5°C

Frozen foods ............ Approx. –18°C

Always check for the correct core temperature with a temperature probe to comply with current Government Food

Hygiene Regulations.

Function Food Weight

Power

Level

Approx. Time

NE-2153-2

NE-2143-2

NE-1843

NE-1653

NE-1643

Defrosting

Fish Fillets

Minced Beef

Whole Chicken

C omposite Dish

Multi portion

Single portion

Apple Pie

Gateau

Bread Rolls

500 g

1.36 kg

275 g

1 portion

1 portion 50 g

DEFROST

(P1)

8 min

5 min

25 min

20 min

8 min

1 min 15 s

2 min

30 s

8 min

5 min

25 min

20 min

8 min

1 min 15 s

2 min

30 s

8 min

5 min

25 min

20 min

8 min

1 min 15 s

2 min

30 s

Cooking from

Chilled Raw

Food

Scrambled Egg

Broccoli

Fish Fillets

Bacon

Chicken Portions

2 eggs + 2 tbsp. milk

500 g

2 rashers

500 g

HIGH

(P10)

20–25 s

3 min

2 min 20 s

40 s

4 min

20–25 s

3 min 30 s

2 min 45 s

50 s

4 min 45 s

30–40 s

3 min 55 s

3 min

1 min

5 min 20 s

Cooking and/or

Reheating from

Frozen

Peas

Cooked Rice

Cooked Sausages

C ooked Wings of

Fire

C ooked Boxed

Cheeseburger

500 g

167 g

x 3 (50 g each)

x 7 pieces

75 g

HIGH

(P10)

3 min 20 s

1 min 20 s

50 s

1 min 20 s

50 s

4 min

1 min 40 s

1 min

1 min 40 s

1 min

4 min 30 s

1 min 55 s

1 min 5 s

1 min 55 s

1 min 5 s

C hocolate Fudge

Cake

1 portion

DEFROST

(P1)

30 s

Reheating from

Cooked Chilled

Lasagne

Chilli

Apple Pie

Pepper Sauce

Baked Beans

Soup

325 g

1 portion

100 ml

125 ml

HIGH

(P10)

3 min 20 s

2 min 30 s

14 s

40 s

48 s

4 min

3 min

16 s

50 s

56 s

4 min 30 s

3 min 15 s

18 s

56 s

1 min 10 s

HINTS: • Do not cook/reheat/defrost directly onto the base of the oven — use a suitable container.

• When defrosting multi portions of foods, turn over and break apart halfway through defrost time to

allow better penetration of microwave energy.

• Solid/dense foods should not be cooked from frozen as they will be overcooked round the edges

before the centre has reached the required temperature.

• Cover dishes where appropriate during cooking/reheating. This will retain moisture and prevent

splashing/spillages.

• Loosen lids/pierce clingfilm before cooking/reheating covered foods.

• Stir or shake foods halfway through cooking/defrosting time to distribute the heat evenly.

• Allow a Stand Time before food temperature is checked and/or offered for consumption.

Cooking Instructions — Heating and Defrosting Time Charts —