COOKING CONTROL NATED TIM UMI ER ILL 0 11 7 20 15 14 13 12 0. 0 2. 30 25 1.
CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS . . . . . . . . . .
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Control panel Oven lamp Door opening handle Waveguide cover Seal packing Oven cavity Door seals and sealing surfaces Door latches Ventilation openings Outer cabinet Power cord 7 6 5 4 9 10 11 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 12 Turntable 13 Roller stay 14 Seal packing Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the base of the cavity, then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. Power level indicator Microwave power level button Illuminated Timer (0-30 Min.) Defrost/Cook guide COOKING CONTROL 1 2 NATED TIM UMI ER ILL 0 3 11 7 20 15 14 13 12 0. 0 2. 30 25 4 1.0 (KG) MAFF HEATING CATEGORY 800W E Letter representing the oven heating category. Microwave Symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty. • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug. • The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in “To replace the mains plug” on page 14. IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN • To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. • Prepare and place food in a suitable container (refer to “Cooking advice” given on page 8), position food/container directly onto the turntable. Close the door. 1. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the POWER LEVEL indicator indicates the desired level. 1. 2. Turn the ILLUMINATED TIMER to the desired cooking/defrosting time and the oven will start automatically.
COOKING AND DEFROSTING GUIDE This guide is designed to make cooking and defrosting specific foods easier. It can be used for:COOKING: Canned food, Fish (whole or fillets), Fruit, Minced meat and Fresh vegetables. DEFROSTING: Chicken portions, Chops, Fish (whole or fillets), Minced meat and Sausages. HOW TO USE COOKING: Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the POWER LEVEL indicator indicates COOK (MEDIUM HIGH). Then turn the ILLUMINATED TIMER to the correct weight, i.e. 0.7KG.
COOKING ADVICE When microwaving, use only utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below. A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®). YES Microwave-safe plastic cookware. YES Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.
COOKING ADVICE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Browning dishes & self-heating packages. YES Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's' instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed. Metal cookware.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles. Composition & quality Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating.
ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for at least 60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Meat joints Poultry Place in a flan dish, breast side down. Turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven. OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. the door. Condensation forms in the The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam oven, and may drip from produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, the door.
CALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the following telephone number: LoCall 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate).
COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Defrosting Chart: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, meat pies and fruit pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Cooking Charts: Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL 30 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10% Minced Meat 8-9 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30% Chops Liver Sausages/Bacon/ Beefburgers ● STANDING TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick ▼ METHOD 11-12 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30% 60 Minutes Minimum Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, 15-20 Minutes removing defrosted mince each time. Place in a flan dish.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10-11 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 6 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 12-13 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 8 Minutes Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside) 15 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place in a flan dish.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 100% Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100% Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100% Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD ❇ COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14-15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70% 5 Minutes Brown rice 20 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70% 5 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11-12 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta. Do not cover.
REHEATING CHART FOOD Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) Croissants COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 5-6 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH 70% Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 30 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls MEDIUM HIGH 70% Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 30 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice MEDIUM Place in a flan dish.
RECIPES 1 Place the onion, mushrooms and butter in a bowl, mix well and cook on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes. 2 Stir in the flour to form a paste. Gradually add the stock. 3 Stir in the marjoram, salt and pepper to taste. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 9-10 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 4 Blend the soup and add the milk. Check the seasoning and cook on HIGH (100%) for 7 minutes.
RECIPES 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on HIGH (100%) for 14 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash with butter, milk and seasoning. 2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 7 minutes. Flake the fish and mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a flan or casserole dish. Spread the potatoes on top and sprinkle with the grated cheese. 3 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 7 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
RECIPES 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes. 2 Add the minced beef and cook on HIGH (100%) for 8 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. 3 Add mushrooms, tomato purée, tomatoes, beef stock, cornflour, 4 tsp of water and seasoning. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 15 minutes, stir every 5 minutes until thick. 4 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in a deep 20.4cm (8”) square dish. Place any remaining mixture around the cannelloni.
RECIPES 1 Place steak, kidney, onion, herbs and stock in a large casserole dish. Cover and cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 30 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking and add the cornflour to thicken. 2 To make the pastry, place the flour, salt, baking powder and suet in a bowl and mix well. 3 Add enough cold water to form a soft dough. Knead lightly. Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and line a 1 litre (13/4 pint) greased pudding basin with this pastry.
RECIPES 1 Prick each potato in several places. Cook on HIGH (100%) for 12 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. 2 Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish, on the high rack. 3 Cook on MEDIUM (50%) for 6-8 minutes. BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS Serves 2 Preparation time - 8 minutes 2 baking potatoes, (approx.
RECIPES 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl, heat on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, or until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well. 2 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 50 mins, until setting point ❇ is reached, stir every 4-5 mins. 3 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
RECIPES 1 Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and eggs, until smooth. 2 Stir in remaining ingredients. 3 Grease and line the base of a square 20.4cm (8”) dish with grease proof paper. Spoon in the mixture and smooth the surface. 4 Cook on MEDIUM (50%) for 25 minutes, until firm to the touch. CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Serves 6-8 Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes 225g (8oz) margarine 225g (8oz) caster sugar 7.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24kW Input Power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2A Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W (IEC 705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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