Operating instructions

Auto Weight Programs
Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Weight Programs
To BAKE cakes from the raw ingredients. A range of medium
textured cakes can be cooked. See recipes in baking section,
pages 137-146. Use smooth, and preferably seamless, metal
cake tins. Place directly onto the Metal Tray on the Glass
Turntable. DO NOT use spring form tins. Press Bake pad
twice, enter the weight of the cake (excluding tin) and press
START.
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18 Bake Cake
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= Microwave cooking only = Combination e.g. Convection + Micro power
or Grill + Micro Power
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought 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.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 52-72 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite foods.
The best method depends on the type of food.
Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned wherever
possible. This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the centre.
When is food reheated?
Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served “piping hot” i.e. steam should be
visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during
the prepa ra tion and storage of the food, then cooking or reheating presents no safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately
heated throughout. Even if a manufac tur er’s instructions or the times in 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.
If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and size listed
and adjust the cooking time if necessary.
PLATED MEALS
Everyone’s appetite varies and reheat times
depend on meal contents. Dense items e.g.
mashed potato, should be spread out well. If
a lot of gravy is added, extra time may be
required. Place denser items to the outside of
the plate. Between 3-4 mins. on HIGH power
will reheat an average portion. If stacking two
meals, heat on HIGH power for 6-7 mins.
and change the meals over halfway.
CANNED FOODS
Remove foods from can and place in a
suitable dish before heating.
SOUPS
Use a bowl and stir before heating and at
least once through reheat time and again at
the end.
CASSEROLES
Stir halfway through and again at the end of
heating.