MICRO Lbs Kg Oz AUTO % 10min. 1min. 1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Frozen Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry Kg Lb COOK 10sec.
CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety: Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 2 1 1 Grill heating element (top grill) 2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 Waveguide cover 6 Oven cavity 7 Turntable motor shaft 8 Grill heating element (bottom grill) 9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Air-vent openings 11 Outer cabinet 12 Power cord MICRO Lbs Kg Oz AUTO % COOK nfo 3 4 9 8 7 6 10 5 12 11 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are supplied: 1 Turntable 2 Turntable support 3 Low Rack 4 High Rack 5 Splash Guard • Ensure
CONTROL PANEL 4 MICRO 3 2 1 11 5 6 7 Lbs Kg Oz AUTO % 8 COOK DIGITAL DISPLAY 9 nfo 10 12 14 1 2 3 4 5 BOTTOM GRILL indicator. CONVECTION indicator. TOP GRILL indicator. MICROWAVE indicator. AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking in progress. (see page 18). 6 % percentage microwave power level indicator (See page 7). 7 LESS/MORE indicators (see page 23). 8 COOK indicator showing oven in operation. 9 INFO indicator for interactive display (See pages 24-25). 10 DIGITAL DISPLAY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty, except as directed in the operation manual (see page 5). • 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 defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
INSTALLATION (Continued) 5.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See Installation next page) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. 6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency. 7.Do not use the oven outdoors. • When removing the plug from the socket always grip 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.
SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock. To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below: EXAMPLE: To set the time of day, 12:35. 2. Enter the hours, by pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key twice. 1. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key once. 4. Enter the minutes by pressing the 10 MIN key three times and the 1MIN key five times. x3 x2 x1 x1 5. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key again to set the clock.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting. To help you decide which power level is suitable, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book section. To operate the microwave function: • Enter the required cooking/defrosting time. • Select the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. There are 5 microwave power levels (see below). • Press START/AUTO MINUTE key.
MICROWAVING - INTRODUCTION NOTES: • Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. • Microwaves are reflected by metal. • The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. • Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving. • See SUITABLE COOKWARE, page 26-27. Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves and causes their molecules to vibrate.
MICROWAVE DEFROSTING To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW (30%) or LOW (10% ). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book, page 32. CONVECTION COOKING Your oven can be programmed to cook with ten different temperatures by combining the top and bottom grills with the convection fan.
PREHEATING THE OVEN Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking. EXAMPLE: To preheat the oven to 130°C. 1. To preheat the oven, enter the desired temperature (130°C). 2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to begin preheating. 3. When the oven reaches 130°C, the ‘beep’ signal will sound and the oven will display 130°C. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and temperature before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
GRILLING (Continued) EXAMPLE: To grill for 8 minutes. Using the TOP GRILL. 1. Enter the grilling time by pressing the 1MIN key 8 times. 3. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key once to start grilling. 2. Press the GRILL key to select the grill mode. Display counts down through the grilling time. x8 x1 x1 NOTES: • When first using the grill heating elements, smoke and odour will be given off.
DUAL COOKING (Continued) EXAMPLE: For DUAL GRILL. To cook using DUAL GRILL, combining MEDIUM HIGH (70%) microwave power with the top grill for 11 minutes. 1. Enter the cookimg time by pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key once. 2. Press the DUAL/ CONVECTION GRILL key twice. x1 x1 3. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key three times for MEDIUM HIGH (70%). 4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking. x3 x1 x2 5.
DUAL COOKING (Continued) 4. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key once to change the power to 10%. 5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The oven will count down through the cooking time. x1 x1 COOKING HINT: For DUAL CONVECTION. In order to reduce splashes of fat inside the oven, when cooking joints of meat or poultry, use the splash guard provided. Assemble as the diagram opposite.
PIZZA The PIZZA key enables you to cook chilled and frozen pizzas. The function automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the pizza. (microwave power combined with the top and bottom grills). WEIGHT RANGE: Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 kg or 1 oz. For example, 0.45 kg to 0.5 kg and 12.5 oz to 13 oz. You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given in the chart below.
BREAKFAST The BREAKFAST key enables you to cook several breakfast menus. The function automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the breakfast. (microwave power combined with the top and bottom grills). EXAMPLE: Use the BREAKFAST key to cook 2 servings of Breakfast (thin sausage & eggs). 3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking. Display counts down through the cooking time. 2.
INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK can be used for cooking the foods shown opposite. Always refer to the Instant Cook Chart before operating this function. Press the selected key, re-press to select the correct weight and the programme will automatically start to cook after 2-3 seconds. If food requires manipulation (i.e. turn over or stir) then open the door, when the oven indicated follow the instruction, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. NOTES: Your oven comes set for kg/g mode.
INSTANT COOK CHART MENU MIXED GRILL WEIGHT RANGE 1-2 servings COOKING PROCEDURE • Grease the turntable with 5-10ml of oil. • Place chops and pierced sausages, gammon steak on the turntable and cook. • When the audible signal sounds turn over the food, add the mushrooms and tomatoes. Close the door and continue to cook. • After cooking, cover with foil and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes. Mixed Grill Gammon Chop Steak Thick sausage Mushroom Tomato OVEN CHIPS 1 Serving 2 Servings Approx. 135g Approx.
AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost foods listed on the menu label attached to the microwave oven and the chart on the following page. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: 1. Press the AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST key until the number corresponding to the food listed on the menu label appears in the display. In the example given here, the AUTO COOK key is pressed three times to select Roast Beef/Lamb. 1.
AUTO COOK CHART The following table shows the variety of savoury convenience foods which can be used in this microwave oven: Stirrable: Chilled or frozen ready meals which can be stirred without spoiling their appearance. For example: Chicken tikka, Tagliatelle and Macaroni cheese. Non-Stirrable: Chilled or frozen ready meals which cannot be stirred without spoiling their appearance. For example: Lasagne, Fisherman’s pie, Cottage pie. In-One-Bag: Frozen ready meals contained and cooked in one bag.
AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHART AUTO COOK CHART MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC - 3 Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6 - 1.8 kg AC - 4 Roast Pork 0.6 - 1.8 kg AC - 5 Roast Poultry 1.2 - 1.8 kg • Place the splash guard into the turntable. • Place meat directly on the low rack. • After cooking, wrap in foil and leave meat to stand for 10 minutes. NOTE: Use MORE for beef/lamb which is well done and LESS (for beef only) for meat which is rare. It is not possible to use LESS for pork.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 4 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, CONVECTION, GRILL or DUAL COOKING. • To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode. • Repeat this procedure three times, to a maximum of four sequences. • Finally, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start sequence cooking.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. AUTO START AUTO START enables you to programme the oven manually to come on during the next 12 hours. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the oven is always attended when in use. Check to ensure you have programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use of excessive power can lead to food overheating and cause a risk of fire. • You can use AUTO START only with manual cooking.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 6. LESS AND MORE The LESS ( ) and MORE ( programmes. ) keys allow you to cook food more or less time than the pre-set For example, if you prefer vegetables which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS key. Alternatively, if you prefer vegetables softer or beef well done, use the MORE key. GUIDE FOR USE WITH PIZZA/BREAKFAST/INSTANT COOK/AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST. • INSTANT COOK: Press the LESS/MORE key before pressing the INSTANT COOK key.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 7. INTERACTIVE DISPLAY The INFO key provides a step-by-step interactive guide which illuminates the display. When you plug the oven in, the auto setting for the interactive display is on. This will assist you to determine: • The next action on the way to completing any programme (manual or automatic). • Weight ranges for automatic programmes • Action required during or after cooking, eg when to stir or turn food, whether to leave the food to stand at the end of cooking.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS EXAMPLE 2: You can obtain guidance for each key by using the INFO key. To obtain the guidance for using the WEIGHT CONVERSION key. 1. x1 1. Press the INFO key once to make sure the interactive display appears in the display. nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo 2. 2. Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once. • This key is for selection of kg/g or lb/oz as desired. x1 EXAMPLE 3: To switch the interactive display ON/OFF. 1. 1. Press the INFO key twice. x2 2.
SUITABLE COOKWARE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. • The microwave power level will default to HIGH (100%) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.
SUITABLE COOKWARE (Continued) COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL CONVECTION DUAL COOKING Browning dishes YES & self-heating Always place on an up-turned plate on the packages. 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.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued) Composition & quality Piercing Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Use good quality ingredients for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles. Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages, chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating.
ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Poultry 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 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.
INTRODUCTION This Cookery Book contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology combined with a unique upper and lower heating system is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking. CONTENTS Charts: Defrosting .................................................. 33 Microwave ..................
D EFROSTING (MICROWAVE) FOOD DEFROST TIME Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 30-32 Minutes 450g (1lb) Minced Beef MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD LOW ● 8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW ● Steak 2cm (3/4") thick 11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW ● Chops & Sausages 16-18 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW ● Bacon 11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW ● LOW ● MEDIUM LOW ● STANDING TIME 45-60 Place in a flan dish Turn over 4-5 times Minutes during defrosting. Shield.
MICROWAVE / COOKING FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME* Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10-11 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH ● Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. ▲ 6 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH ● Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. ▲ Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside) 17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH ● Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
MICROWAVE COOKING FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 5 Minutes 225g (8oz) HIGH • Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (Fresh green) 5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz) HIGH • Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 5-6 Minutes 225g (8oz) HIGH • Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
MICROWAVE COOKING FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL STANDING TIME METHOD White rice (long grain) 14-15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. 5 Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. Minutes Brown rice 21-22 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH • Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. 5 Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) Pasta shells/ twists 11-12 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta.
D UAL GRILL - (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL) Beef (rare) Beef/Lamb (medium) Beef/Lamb (well done) COOKING TIME METHOD FOOD • Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for first half of cooking time. Turn over, remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on MEDIUM for second half of cooking time. Stage 3: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 6-8 minutes after cooking.
D UAL GRILL - (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL) COOKING TIME COOKING MODE 9-10 Minutes for 100g (4oz) Stage 1: DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW. Stage 2: GRILL. • As above 11-12 Minutes for 200g (7oz) Stage 1: DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW. Stage 2: GRILL. • As above 12-13 Minutes Stage 1: DUAL GRILL, for 400g (14oz) MEDIUM LOW. Stage 2: GRILL. FOOD METHOD Crispy crumb • Place in a flan dish on the high rack. foods (chilled) Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW for first half of cooking time.
DOUBLE (TOP AND BOTTOM) GRILLS FOOD Beefburgers (frozen) METHOD • Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking. Chicken • Pierce skin, place directly onto the turntable. Breast Turn over halfway through cooking. Fillet (chilled) Crispy Crumb • Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over Foods halfway through cooking. (chilled) Lamb Chops & Boneless Pork Chops • Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking.
DUAL CONVECTION - (MICROWAVE AND CONVECTION)) COOKING TIME METHOD FOOD COOKING MODE Beef (rare) • Place on the low rack. Calculate cooking time. 15-16 Minutes DUAL CONVECTION for 450g (1lb) 100°C MEDIUM Beef/Lamb (medium) • As above. 17-18 Minutes DUAL CONVECTION for 450g (1lb) 100°C MEDIUM Beef/Lamb (well done) • As above. 20-21 Minutes DUAL CONVECTION for 450g (1lb) 100°C MEDIUM Pork • Place on the low rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming.
M ICROWAVE REHEATING FOOD Canned foods • Remove from the can. Place in a dish, cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 (soups, beans, vegetables, etc.) minutes after cooking. Christmas pudding • Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 30 seconds after cooking. As above • Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 1 minute after cooking.
STARTERS M USHROOM SOUP S ERVES 4 P REPARATION TIME -6 MINUTES 1 Cook the onion, mushrooms and butter together 1 medium onion, chopped in a bowl on HIGH for 4 minutes. 175g (6oz) mushrooms, sliced 2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, gradually add the 25g (1oz) butter stock. 25g (1oz) plain flour 3 Stir in the marjoram, salt and pepper to taste. 450ml (3/4 pint) hot vegetable stock 1 Cook on HIGH for 8-9 minutes, stir after 4 minutes. 2.
STARTERS TURKEY FEUILLETES S ERVES 6 P REPARATION 450g diced turkey thigh meat (1cm x 1cm) 25g (1oz) butter 6 rashers streaky bacon, rind removed & sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 25g (1oz) flour 284ml chicken stock 50g (2oz) chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced 55ml creme fraiche or double cream 11/2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 550g puff pastry 1 egg size 3, beaten 1 Melt the butter for 1 minute on HIGH. Add the bacon, onion and turkey and cook for 6 minutes on HIGH.
F ISH FISH CRUMBLE PIE S ERVES 4 P REPARATION TIME P REPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES - 18 MINUTES 1 Arrange fish in a single layer in a large flan dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5-6 minutes. 2 Place butter, courgette, mushrooms and peas in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 minutes. Stir in flaked fish. 3 Stir herbs into sauce. Season. Add to fish mixture.
M EAT BACON AND STILTON PIE S ERVES 6 P REPARATION 175g self raising flour pinch of salt 88g shredded suet 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 100g back bacon, diced 225g leeks, thinly sliced 75g stilton, crumbled 4 tbsp single cream seasoning beaten egg to glaze 1 Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and stir in the suet. 2 Gradually mix in 150ml water until you have a soft dough, knead lightly on a floured work surface, roll out a bottom and top.
M EAT STEAK AND KIDNEY PUDDING S ERVES 4 P REPARATION 450g (1lb) stewing steak, chopped 100g (4oz) kidney, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2.5ml (1/2tsp) dried mixed herbs (see Tip, page 49) 450ml (3/4 pint) beef stock 15ml (1tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water pastry: 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 2.5ml (1/2tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) baking powder 100g (4oz) suet 150ml (1/4 pint) cold water 15ml (1tbsp) milk 1 Place steak, kidney, onion, mixed herbs and stock in a casserole dish.
P OULTRY C HICKEN SATAY S ERVES 4 P REPARATION marinade: 15ml (1tbsp) groundnut oil 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice (see Tip, page 42) 30ml (2tbsp) satay sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 47) Tabasco sauce to taste 4 wooden skewers (see Tip, page 49) 450g (1lb) chicken fillets, cubed 1 Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate. 2 Thread the chicken onto skewers leaving no wood exposed.
P OULTRY C HICKEN BREASTS PARMESAN S ERVES 6 I DEAL SERVED P REPARATION TIME - 12 MINUTES WITH NEW POTATOES , CRISP VEGETABLES AND A GLASS OF RED WINE .
VEGETARIAN VEGETABLE CHILLI S ERVES 4-6 P REPARATION 30ml (2tbsp) olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 47) 225g (8oz) small carrots, chopped 1 large red pepper, seeded and sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, cut into quarters 5ml (1tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1tsp) dried oregano 10ml (2tsp) mild chilli powder 2.
CHEESE & EGGS BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS S ERVES 2 P REPARATION 2 baking potatoes (approx. 250g (9oz)) each 50g (2oz) butter 100g (4oz) blue cheese, finely chopped 15ml (1tbsp) chives, chopped 50g (2oz) mushrooms, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Prick each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on low rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL, HIGH for 14-16 minutes until brown and crispy. Turnover after 7 minutes.
RICE & PASTA E GG FRIED RICE S ERVES 4 P REPARATION 30ml (2tbsp) groundnut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (see Tip, page 47) 4 spring onions, sliced 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) peas 175g (6oz) long grain white rice, cooked 15ml (1tbsp) dark soy sauce 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the oil, garlic, spring onions, mushrooms and peas in a large bowl, mix well. Heat on HIGH for 2 minutes. 2 Stir in the rice and soy sauce.
VEGETABLES VEGETABLE LOAF S ERVES 4-6 P REPARATION 175g (6oz) fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 large carrot, grated 2 small courgettes, sliced 1 large potato, grated 3 sticks of celery, sliced 4 rashers bacon, chopped (optional) 125g (5oz) Cheddar cheese, grated 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste 75g (3oz) Cheddar cheese, grated to sprinkle 15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 1 Combine breadcrumbs, carrot, courgette, potato and celery.
DESSERTS C HERRY CHEESECAKE S ERVES 8 P REPARATION 75g (3oz) butter 175g (6oz) biscuits - sweet, finely crushed 450g (1lb) cream cheese 100g (4oz) caster sugar 3 eggs, beaten 2tsp (10ml) vanilla essence 150ml (1/4 pint) soured cream 3tbsp (45ml) clear honey 1 large can of cherry pie filling 150ml (1/4 pint) double cream 1 Put the butter in a bowl and heat on HIGH for 1 minute. Add the biscuit crumbs and stir. Cook on HIGH for 1 minute.
DESSERTS/SWEETS F IGGY PUDDING - 2 1/ 4 S ERVES 6 P REPARATION 125g (5oz) dried figs, roughly chopped 125g (5oz) dried apricots, roughly chopped 100g (4oz) raisins 100g (4oz) currants 60ml (4tbsp) brandy 75g (3oz) plain flour 2.5ml (1/2tsp) allspice 2.5ml (1/2tsp) grated nutmeg 2.
CAKES & BISCUITS MOIST CARROT CAKE S ERVES 6-8 P REPARATION 1 TIME - 15 MINUTES 1 Combine the oil, sugar and eggs. Fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the carrots and walnuts, mix well. 2 Grease and line a 20.4cm (8") soufflé dish with greaseproof paper, pour in the cake mixture. 3 Place on turntable, cook for 17 minutes on MEDIUM until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before decorating.
CAKES & BISCUITS P LAIN MICROWAVE CAKE S ERVES 4-6 P REPARATION 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs (size 3), beaten 100g (4oz) self raising flour 30-45ml (2-3tbsp) water 1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 17.8cm (7") cake dish with kitchen paper. Spoon mixture into dish and smooth. 2 Cook on HIGH for 4-5 minutes until firm. Allow to cool slightly before turning out.
B READ & SCONES POTATO BREAD S ERVES 4 P REPARATION 275g (10oz) potato, cooked and mashed 275g (10oz) self raising flour 100g (4oz) mature Cheddar cheese, grated 5ml (1tsp) salt 5ml (1tsp) mixed dried herbs 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see Tip, Page 47) 10ml (2tsp) whole grain mustard 1 egg (size 3), beaten 75ml (5tbsp) milk 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle 1 Place the potato, flour, cheese, salt, herbs, garlic and mustard in a large bowl, mix well.
B READ & SCONES D ANISH TEA RING S ERVES 6-8 P REPARATION 250g (9oz) strong plain flour 5ml (1tsp) dried yeast 5ml (1tsp) caster sugar 5ml (1tsp) salt 25g (1oz) butter 1 egg (size 3), beaten 120ml (4floz) hand hot milk 25g (1oz) butter, melted filling: 100g (4oz) ground almonds 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2.
SAUCES WHITE SAUCE M AKES 300 ML ( 1/ 2 PINT ) P REPARATION -4 TIME MINUTES 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) milk salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the butter in a bowl, heat on HIGH for 1 minute until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper Variations: Cheese sauce: Add 75g (3oz) grated cheese and 5ml (1tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.
S AUCES / PRESERVES B LUE CHEESE SAUCE M AKES 150 ML ( 1/ 4 PINT ) P REPARATION 75g (3oz) Danish Blue cheese, finely chopped 45ml (3tbsp) soured cream 30ml (2tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the cheese, soured cream and parsley in a bowl, mix well. Season. 2 Heat on HIGH for 3 minutes.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 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. Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor particularly if the turntable and turntable support are removed. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions: 1. Does the oven lamp come on when you open the door? YES/NO (Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH (100%) and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.) 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal, so it is normal for air to 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.
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).
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 705) Grill (Top Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1200W Grill (Bottom Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800W MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . .
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