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Operating Instructions and Cookbook

Microwave Oven

Model No. NN-ST45KW

NN-ST46KB

NN-ST48KS

Important safety instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference

For household use only

Important Notice

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to

adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your

oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating

convenience foods.

Your oven is rated ‘E’, which is very efcient. It is therefore very important that you

refer carefully to the packet instructions on convenience foods.

Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. We

therefore provide additional guidelines for reheating and cooking on page 42-53 of

this book.

Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the

door. After checking the progress of the foods, press Start to continue the cooking

time.

Failure to follow the instructions given in this Operating Instructions and Cookbook,

may affect the recipe result and in some instances may be dangerous.

( Customer Communications Centre 0344 844 3899

Selected Spares and Accessories:

Order direct on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or by telephoning the Customer

Communications Centre number above.

For Cookery Advice call: 01344 862108 (open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 12pm)

Alternatively visit our web site at www.theideaskitchen.co.uk

The IEC

(60705) power output

(watts)

The heating

category for small

packs of food

Microwave symbol

Or write to the address below:

Home Appliance Innovation Centre

Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,

Maxis 2

Western Road

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1RT

Safety Instructions ..............4-9

Disposal of Old Equipment ........9

Before Using Your Oven .........10

Placement of Your Oven .........10

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ..11-12

Maintenance of Your Oven .......12

Parts of Your Oven ...........13-14

Important User Instructions .....15-17

Microwaving Principles ..........18

Control Panel ..................19

General Guidelines ...........20-21

Containers to Use .............. 22

Quick Check Guide to Cooking

Utensils ....................22-23

Setting the Clock ...............24

Child Lock .................... 24

Microwave Cooking and

Defrosting .................... 25

Defrosting Guidelines ........... 26

Defrosting Chart ............... 27

Using the Timer ..............28-29

Multistage Cooking .............30

Using the Quick 30 Function ......31

Using the Add Time Function. . . . . . 31

Chaos Defrost ...............32-33

Auto Sensor Reheat/

Cook Programs ..............34-38

Auto Weight Programs .......... 39

Auto Weight Beverage Programs ..39

Auto Weight Junior Menu

Programs ..................... 40

Auto Weight Melt & Soften

Programs ..................... 41

Cooking and Reheating

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43

Reheating Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . .44-48

Cooking Charts ..............49-53

Increasing and Decreasing

Recipes ......................54

Using Recipes from Other Books .. 54

Cooking for One ............... 54

Recipes

Soups and Starters ...........55-56

Fish .......................57-60

Meat and Poultry .............61-64

Pasta and Rice ..............65-66

Cheese and Egg Dishes .......67-68

Vegetables and Vegetarian .....69-72

Puddings and Desserts ........73-75

Sauces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Baking .....................77-78

Preserves ..................79-80

Questions and Answers .......... 81

Building-in Your Oven ........... 82

Technical Specications .........83

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

Contents

� Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven,

please read these instructions carefully and keep for

future reference.

� This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision

or instruction by a person responsible for their safety

concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play

with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children without supervision. Keep the

appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than

8 years.

� When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate

the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the

plug or operating a circuit breaker.

� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualied

person in order to avoid a hazard.

� Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage

to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas

are damaged the appliance should not be operated until

it has been repaired by a service technician trained by

the manufacturer.

� Warning! Do not place this oven near an electric or gas

cooker range.

Safety Instructions

� Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed

containers since they are liable to explode.

� Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any

adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing,

safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.

Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives

protection against exposure to microwave energy.

� Repairs should only be by a qualied service person.

� Warning! Only allow children to use the oven without

supervision when adequate instructions have been given

so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and

understands the hazards of improper use.

� ST45KW/ST46KB are intended for counter-top use only.

They are not intended for built-in use or for use inside a

cupboard.

� ST48KS is intended for counter-top use and built-in use.

It is not intended for use inside a cupboard. This oven

may be built into a wall cabinet by using the proper trim

kit, (NN-TK612GSCP) which may be purchased from a

local Panasonic dealer.

For Countertop use:

� Oven must be placed on a at, stable surface

85 cm / 33 ½" above oor level. For proper operation,

the oven must have sucient air ow. i.e. 5 cm /2" at one

side and the other side being open; 15 cm /6" clear over

the top; 10 cm /4" at the rear.

� When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check

the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if

overheated.

Safety Instructions

� If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in the oven, press

Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to

stie any ames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut o

power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

� This appliance is intended to be used in household

applications only.

� Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when

handling the container.

� The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to

be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked

before consumption to avoid burns.

� Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled

eggs by microwave. Pressure may build up and the

eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has

ended.

� Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal

areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids

adhere to the oven walls, door seals and door seal

areas wipe o with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be

used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or

abrasive is not recommended. Do not use commercial

oven cleaners.

� Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could

lead to deterioration of surfaces that could aect the

life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous

situation.

� A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the

appliance.

� Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

Safety Instructions

� Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can

scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the

glass.

� This appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

� In case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned o

at wall socket.

� Metal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not

be used during microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.

� This microwave oven is intended for heating food and

beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and

pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on re if

cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods

low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms.

� Drying of food, newspapers or clothing and heating of

warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths, wheat

bags, hot water bottles and similar may lead to risk of

injury, ignition or re.

� The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician

trained by the manufacturer. Do no attempt to remove

the outer casing from the oven.

� Caution! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent

resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must

not be supplied through an external switching device,

such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly

switched on and o by the utility.

� Care should be taken not to displace the glass turntable

when removing containers from the appliance.

Read carefully and keep for future

reference.

This appliance is supplied with a

moulded three pin mains plug for your

safety and convenience, which may be

marked, and rated, 13 amps.

A 13 amp fuse is tted according to the

type of mains plug tted.

Should the fuse need to be replaced,

please ensure that the replacement

fuse has the correct rating for the

type of mains plug tted and that it is

approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI

mark on the body of the fuse.

Warning!

If the fuse cover is detachable,

never use the plug with the

cover omitted. A replacement

fuse cover can be purchased

from your local Panasonic

Dealer.

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse

compartment with

a screwdriver and

replace the fuse.

If the tted moulded plug is

unsuitable for the socket outlet in

your home then the fuse should

be removed and the plug cut off

and disposed of safely and an

appropriate one tted. There is a

danger of severe electrical shock if

the cut off plug is inserted into any

13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be tted, please

observe the wiring code as shown

below. If in any doubt, please consult

a qualied electrician (For U.K. Models

only).

Warning!

This appliance must be

earthed.

Important!

The wires in this mains lead

are coloured in accordance

with the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth.

Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live.

As the colours of the wire in the

mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-

and-yellow must be connected to the

terminal in the plug which is marked

with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

or coloured green or green-and-

yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must

be connected to the terminal in the

plug which is marked with the letter N

or coloured black.

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.

When this oven is installed it should be

easy to isolate the appliance from the

electricity supply by pulling out the plug

or operating a circuit breaker.

Safety Instructions

Only for European Union

and countries with

recycling systems

This symbol on the products,

packaging, and/or accompanying

documents means that used electrical

and electronic products must not be

mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and

recycling of old products, please take

them to applicable collection points

in accordance with your national

legislation.

By disposing of them correctly, you will

help to save valuable resources and

prevent any potential negative effects

on human health and the environment.

For more information about collection

and recycling, please contact your local

municipality.

Penalties may be applicable for

incorrect disposal of this waste, in

accordance with national legislation.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Voltage & Power

The voltage used must be

the same as specied on this

microwave oven. Using a higher

voltage than that which is

specied is dangerous and may

result in a re or other type of

accident causing damage.

Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in

water. Keep cord away from heated

surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the

edge of table or work top. Do not plug

your oven in via an extension cable as

this can be 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.

Safety Instructions

Examine Your Oven

1. Unpack oven, remove all packing

material, and examine the oven for

any damage such as dents, broken

door latches or cracks in the door.

Notify dealer immediately if unit is

damaged. Do not install if unit is

damaged.

Guarantee

2. Your receipt is your guarantee,

please keep safely.

Cord

3. If the supply cord of this appliance

is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or it’s service

agent or a similarly qualied person

in order to avoid a hazard.

ST45KW/ST46KB are intended for

counter-top use only. They are not

intended for built-in use or for use

inside a cupboard.

ST48KS is intended for counter-top

use and built-in use. It is not intended

for use inside a cupboard. Refer to

building in your oven on page 82.

1. Oven must be placed on a at,

stable surface 85 cm / 33 ½ " above

oor level. For proper operation, the

oven must have sufcient air ow.

i.e. 5 cm /2 " at one side and the

other side being open; 15 cm /6 "

clear over the top; 10 cm /4 " at the

rear.

2. 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.

3. Do not block the air vents on the

sides and back of the oven. If

these openings are blocked during

operation the oven may overheat.

In this case the oven is protected

by a thermal safety device and

resumes operation only after

cooling down. The oven will remain

inoperable with a blank display until

it has cooled.

4. This appliance is intended to be

used in household applications

only.

Before Using Your Oven

Placement of Your Oven

Note

The appliance should be

inspected for damage to the

door seals 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.

5 cm

15 cm

10 cm

Open

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

possible.

2. Keep the inside of the oven, door

seals and door seal areas clean.

When food splatters or spilled

liquids adhere to oven 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 harsh detergent or

abrasives is not recommended.

Take care when cleaning around

the waveguide cover.

3. Your oven cavity is constructed of

zinc coated steel, painted with an

extremely durable coating. After

use, the oven interior should be

wiped out to remove any remaining

water in order to reduce the risk of

corrosion to the cavity and door.

The cavity and door can be

damaged by abrasive cleaners

and sharp objects so care must

be taken to avoid damage caused

in this way. If the cavity or door

become damaged the lining may

begin to corrode. Providing the

above precautions are taken

regarding the cleaning and care of

your oven the life of the cavity and

door may be extended.

4. The outside oven surface should

be cleaned with a damp cloth. To

prevent damage to the operating

parts inside the oven, water should

not be allowed to seep into the

ventilation openings.

5. If the control panel becomes dirty,

clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not

use harsh detergents or abrasives

on control panel. When cleaning

the control panel, leave the oven

door open to prevent the oven

from accidentally turning on. After

cleaning press Stop/Cancel pad to

clear display window.

6. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners

or sharp metal scrapers to clean

the oven door glass since they

can scratch the surface, which may

result in shattering of the glass.

7. Keep air vents clear at all times.

Check that no dust or other material

is blocking any of the air vents on

the top, bottom or rear of the oven.

If air vents become blocked this

could cause overheating which

would affect the operation of the

oven and possibly result in a

hazardous situation.

8. If steam accumulates inside or

around the outside of the oven

door, wipe with a soft cloth. This

may occur when the microwave

oven is operated under high

humidity conditions and in no way

indicates a malfunction of the unit

or microwave leakage.

9. It is occasionally necessary to

remove the glass turntable for

cleaning. Wash the glass turntable

in warm soapy water.

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

10. The roller ring and oven cavity

oor should be cleaned regularly to

avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe

the bottom surface of the oven with

mild detergent and hot water then

dry with a clean cloth. The roller

ring may be washed in mild soapy

water.

After removing the roller ring from

cavity oor for cleaning, be sure to

replace it in the proper position.

11. A steam cleaner is not to be used

for cleaning.

12. Users are advised to avoid any

downward pressure on the

microwave door when in the open

position. There is a safety risk that

the oven will tilt forward.

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

Service

1. When your oven requires

a service call your local

Panasonic engineer (Customer

Communications Centre on

0344 844 3899 can recommend an

engineer).

Door Seals

2. Do not attempt to tamper with or

make any adjustments or repairs to

door, control panel housing, safety

interlock switches or any other part

of the oven. Do not remove outer

panel from oven. The door seals

and door seal areas should always

be kept clean – use a damp cloth.

Oven Light

3. The oven lamp must be replaced

by a service technician trained

by Panasonic. Do not attempt to

remove the outer casing from the

oven.

The appliance should be inspected

for damage to the door seals 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.

It is hazardous for anyone other

than a competent person to carry

out any service or repair operation

which involves the removal of

a cover which gives protection

against exposure to microwave

energy.

Selected Spares and

Accessories

4. These may be ordered direct; on

line at www.panasonic.co.uk

or by telephoning the Customer

Communications Centre on

0344 844 3899. Most major credit

and debit cards accepted. Ensure

you quote the correct model

number.

Maintenance of Your Oven

Warning!

1. Do not operate the oven without

the roller ring and glass turntable in

place.

2. Only use the glass turntable

specically designed for this oven.

Do not substitute with any other

glass turntable.

3. If glass turntable is hot, allow to

cool before cleaning or placing in

water.

4. Do not cook directly on glass

turntable. Always place food in

a microwave safe dish. The only

exception to this is when cooking

jacket potatoes or auto program

jacket potatoes.

5. If food or utensils on the glass

turntable touch the oven walls this

will cause the turntable to stop

moving. It will then automatically

rotate in the opposite direction.

This is normal. Open oven door,

reposition the food and restart.

6. The glass turntable can rotate in

either direction. The maximum

weight that can be placed on the

turntable is 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz, this

includes total weight of food and

dish).

7. While cooking by microwave the

turntable may vibrate. This will not

affect cooking performance.

8. Arcing may occur if the incorrect

weight of food is used or a

metal container has been used

accidentally. If this occurs, stop the

machine immediately.

Parts of Your Oven

1 Door release button

Push to open the door. Opening the

door during cooking will stop the

cooking process without cancelling the

program. Cooking resumes as soon as

the door is closed and Start button is

pressed.

2 Oven window

3 Door safety lock system

4 Oven air vent

5 Waveguide cover

(do not remove)

6 External oven air vents

7 Control panel

8 Power supply cord

9 Plug

10 Identication label

11 Glass turntable

If food or utensil on the glass turntable

touches oven walls, causing the glass

turntable to stop moving, the glass

turntable will automatically rotate in the

opposite direction. This is normal.

12 Roller ring

(i). The roller ring and oven oor should

be cleaned frequently to prevent

excessive noise.

(ii). The roller ring must always be used

together with the glass turntable for

cooking.

13 Menu label

14 Warning label

15 Oven light

Parts of Your Oven

Note

The illustration is for reference only.

Safety

If smoke is emitted or a re occurs in

the oven, press Stop/Cancel and leave

the door closed in order to stie any

ames. Disconnect the power cord, or

shut off power at the fuse or the circuit

breaker panel.

Short Cooking Times

As microwave cooking times are much

shorter than other cooking methods it

is essential that recommended cooking

times are not exceeded without rst

checking the food.

Cooking times given in the cookbook

are approximate. Factors that

may affect cooking times are:

preferred degree of cooking, starting

temperature, altitude, volume, size and

shape of foods and utensils used. As

you become familiar with the oven, you

will be able to adjust these factors.

It is better to undercook rather than

overcook foods. If food is undercooked,

it can always be returned to the

oven for further cooking. If food is

overcooked, nothing can be done.

Always start with minimum cooking

times.

Important

If the recommended cooking

times are exceeded the food

will be spoiled and in extreme

circumstances could catch

re and possibly damage the

interior of the oven.

Never operate the oven

without food inside.

Small Quantities of Food

Take care when heating small

quantities of food as these can easily

burn, dry out or catch re if cooked too

long. Always set short cooking times

and check the food frequently.

Foods Low in Moisture

Take care when heating foods low in

moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,

popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These

can easily burn, dry out or catch on re

if cooked too long.

We do not recommend heating foods

low in moisture such as popcorn or

poppadoms. The oven has been

developed for food use. The microwave

oven is intended for heating food

and beverages only. Drying of food,

newspapers or clothing and heating

of warming pads, slippers, sponges,

damp cloth, wheat bags, hot water

bottles and similar may lead to risk of

injury, ignition or re.

Christmas Pudding

Christmas puddings and other foods

high in fats or sugar, eg. jam, mince

pies, must not be over heated. These

foods must never be left unattended

as with over cooking these foods can

ignite.

Boiled Eggs

Eggs in their shell and whole hard

boiled eggs should not be heated

in microwave ovens since they may

explode even after microwave heating

has ended.

Foods with Skins

Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole

vegetables and sausages are

examples of food with non porous

skins. These must be pierced using a

fork before cooking to prevent bursting.

Important User Instructions

Warning!

Liquids and other foods must not

be heated in sealed containers

since they are liable to explode.

Liquids

When heating liquids, e.g. soup,

sauces and beverages in your

microwave oven, overheating the liquid

beyond boiling point can occur without

evidence of bubbling.

This could result in a sudden boil

over of the hot liquid. To prevent this

possibility the following steps should

be taken:

a) Avoid using straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

b) Do not overheat.

c) Stir the liquid before placing the

container in the oven and again

halfway through the heating time.

d) After heating, allow to stand in the

oven for a short time, stirring

again before carefully removing the

container.

e) Microwave heating of beverages

can result in delayed eruptive

boiling, therefore care should be

taken when handling the container.

Lids

Always remove the lids of jars and

containers and takeaway food

containers before you microwave them.

If you don’t then steam and pressure

might build up inside and cause an

explosion even after the microwave

cooking has stopped.

Deep Fat Frying

Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your

oven.

Meat Thermometer

Use a meat thermometer to check the

degree of cooking of joints and poultry

only when meat has been removed

from the microwave. If undercooked,

return to the oven and cook for a few

more minutes at the recommended

power level. Do not leave a

conventional meat thermometer in the

oven when microwaving.

Paper, Plastic

When heating food in plastic or paper

containers keep an eye on the oven

due to the possibility of ignition. Do

not use wire twist-ties with roasting

bags as arcing will occur. Do not use

recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen

roll unless they say they are specically

designed for use in a microwave oven.

These products contain impurities

which may cause sparks and/or res

when used.

Reheating

It is essential that reheated food is

served “piping hot”. Remove the

food from the oven and check that

it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is being

emitted from all parts and any sauce

is bubbling (If you wish you may

choose to check the food has reached

75 ˚C with a food thermometer – but

remember do not use this thermometer

inside the microwave).

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. Even if

a manufacturer’s packet instructions

have been followed always check the

food is piping hot before serving and if

in doubt return your food to the oven

for further heating.

Standing Time

Standing time refers to the period at

the end of cooking or reheating when

food is left before being eaten, i.e. it

is a rest time which allows the heat in

the food to continue to conduct to the

centre, thus eliminating cold spots.

Important User Instructions

Keeping Your Oven Clean

It is essential for the safe operation of

the oven that it is wiped out regularly.

Use warm soapy water, squeeze the

cloth out well and use to remove any

grease or food from the interior. Pay

particular attention to the door seal

area and also the areas around the

microwave feed guide situated on

the right hand side of the cavity wall.

The oven should be unplugged when

cleaning.

Utensils/ Containers

Before use check that utensils/

containers are suitable for use in

microwave ovens. See pages 22-23.

Babies Bottles and Food Jars

When reheating babies bottles always

remove top and teat. Liquid at the

top of the bottle will be much hotter

than that at the bottom and must be

shaken thoroughly before checking

the temperature. The lid must also be

removed from babies food jars, the

contents must also be stirred or shaken

before the temperature is checked.

This should be carried out before

consumption to avoid burns. See

page 43.

Arcing

Arcing may occur if a metal container

has been used accidentally or if the

incorrect weight of food is used or the

wire rack has been damaged. Arcing is

when blue ashes of light are seen in

the microwave oven. If this occurs, stop

the machine immediately. If the oven

is left unattended and this continues it

can damage the machine.

Maximum weight on Turntable

The maximum weight that can be

placed on the turntable is 3 kg (6 lb

10 oz) (this includes total weight of

food and dish).

Storage of Accessories

Do not store any objects other than

oven accessories inside the oven in

case it is accidentally turned on.

Do not operate the oven

empty. The appliance must

not be operated without

food in the oven. Operation

when empty will damage the

appliance.

Warning!

Microwaves are present in the

atmosphere all the time, both naturally

and from manmade sources. Manmade

sources include radar, radio, television,

telecommunication links and mobile

phones.

In a microwave oven, electricity is

converted into microwaves by the

magnetron.

Reection

The microwaves bounce off the metal

walls and the metal door screen.

Transmission

Then they pass through the cooking

containers to be absorbed by the water

molecules in the food, all foods contain

water to a more or lesser extent.

Note

The dish used to cook or

reheat the food will get warm

during cooking, as the heat

conducts from the food. Even in

microwaving, oven gloves are

required!

Microwaves cannot pass

through metal and there fore

metal cooking uten sils can

never be used in a microwave,

for cooking on microwave only.

How Microwaves cook food

The microwaves cause the water

molecules to vibrate which causes

friction, i.e. heat. This heat then cooks

the food. Microwaves are also attracted

to fat and sugar particles, and foods

high in these will cook more quickly.

Microwaves can only penetrate to a

depth of 1½ -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.

Foods Not Suitable for Cooking

by Microwave Only

Yorkshire Puddings and Soufes. This

is because these foods rely on dry

external heat to cook correctly, do not

attempt to cook by micro wave. Foods

that require deep fat frying cannot be

cooked either.

Standing Time

When a microwave oven is switched

off, the food will continue to cook by

conduction – Not by microwave

energy, hence standing time is very

important in microwaving, particularly

for dense foods i.e. meat, cakes and

reheated meals (refer to page 20)

Boiled eggs

Do not boil eggs in your

microwave. Raw eggs boiled

in their shells can explode and

cause serious injury.

Magnetron

Oven Cavity

Turntable

Waveguid

Microwaving Principles

Control Panel NN-ST45KW

Control Panel

NN-ST46KB/

NN-ST45KW/NN-ST48KS

Beep sound

When a pad is pressed

correctly a beep will be heard.

If a pad is pressed and no

beep is heard, the unit has

not or cannot accept the

instruction. At the end of any

complete program, the oven

will beep 5 times.

1 Display window

2 Microwave power levels pad

(page 25)

3 Time pads

4 Auto Sensor Reheat programs

pad (page 34-36)

5 Auto Weight Beverage programs

pad (page 39)

6 Chaos Defrost pad (page 32-33)

7 Auto Weight Junior Menu

programs pad (page 40)

8 Auto Sensor cook programs

pads (pages 34-35, 37-38)

9 Auto Weight Melt & Soften

programs pad (page 41)

10 Timer/Clock pad

(pages 24, 28-29)

11 More/Less Weight pads

(page 33, 34, 39)

12 Add Time pad (page 31)

13 Quick 30 pad (page 31)

14 Stop/Cancel pad:

Before Cooking:

One press clears your instructions

During Cooking:

One press temporarily stops the

cooking program. Another press

cancels all your instructions and

the time of day will appear in the

display.

15 Start pad

Press to start operating the oven.

If during cooking the door is

opened or Stop/Cancel pad is

pressed once, Start has to be

pressed again to continue cooking.

Note

This oven is equipped with an

energy saving function.

When in stand-by mode the

brightness of the display will be

reduced. The oven will enter

stand-by mode, when rst plugged

in and immediately after the last

operation has completed.

If an operation is set and Start

pad is not pressed, after

6 minutes the oven will

automatically cancel the

operation. The display will revert

back to clock mode.

* The design of your control panel may

vary from the panel displayed, but the

words on the pads will be the same.

General Guidelines

Standing time

Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes

and cakes, require a standing time

(inside or outside of the oven) after

cook ing, to allow heat to nish

con ducting to cook the centre

completely.

Jacket Potato

Stand 5 minutes wrapped in

aluminium foil after cooking by

microwave only.

Fish

Stand 2-3 minutes.

Egg Dishes

Stand 1-2 minutes.

Precooked Convenience Food

Stand for 1-2 minutes.

Plated Meals

Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Vegetables

Boiled potatoes benet from standing

1-2 minutes, however most other

types of vegetables can be served

immediately.

If food is not cooked after standing

time, return to oven and cook for

additional time.

Defrosting

It is essential to allow standing time to

com plete the process. This can vary

from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to

up to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See

pages 26-27.

Moisture content

Many fresh foods

e.g. vegetables and fruit,

vary in their moisture

content throughout the

season, particularly jacket

potatoes. For this reason

cooking times may have to

be adjusted. Dry ingredients

e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out

during storage so cooking

times may differ.

Cling lm

Cling lm helps keep the

food moist and the trapped

steam assists in speeding

up cooking times. Pierce

before cooking to allow

excess steam to escape.

Always take care when

removing cling lm from

a dish as the build-up of

steam will be very hot.

Piercing

The skin or membrane

on some foods will cause

steam to build up during

cooking. These foods must

be pierced or a strip of skin

should be peeled off before

cooking to allow the steam

to es cape. Eggs, potatoes,

apples, sausages etc,

will all need to be pierced

before cooking. Do not

attempt to boil eggs in

their shells.

Dish size

Follow the dish sizes given

in the recipes, as these

affect the cook ing and

reheating times. A quan tity

of food spread in a bigger

dish cooks and reheats

more quickly.

Quantity

Small quantities cook faster

than large quantities, also

small meals will reheat

more quickly than large

portions.

Spacing

Foods cook more quickly

and evenly if spaced apart.

Never pile foods on top of

each other.

Shape

Even shapes cook evenly.

Food cooks better by

microwave when in a

round container rather than

square.

Density

Porous airy foods heat

more quickly than dense

heavy foods.

Covering

Cover foods with

microwave cling lm or a

self-tting lid. Cover sh,

vegetables, cas seroles,

soups. Do not cover cakes,

sauces, jacket potatoes,

pastry items.

Arranging

Individual foods e.g.

chicken portions or chops,

should be placed on a dish

so that the thicker parts are

to the outside.

Starting temperature

The colder the food, the

longer it takes to heat up.

Food from a fridge takes

longer to reheat than food

at room temperature. Food

temperature should be

between 5-8 ºC before

cooking.

Turning and stirring

Some foods require stirring

during cooking. Meat and

poultry should be turned

after half the cooking time.

Liquids

All liquids must be stirred

before, during and after

heating. Water espe cially

must be stirred before and

during heating, to avoid

eruption. Do not heat liquids

that have previously been

boiled. Do not overheat.

Checking food

It is essential that food

is checked during and

after a recommended

cooking time, even if an

auto program has been

used (just as you would

check food cooked in a

conven tional oven). Return

the food to the oven for

further cooking if necessary.

Cleaning

As microwaves work on

food particles, keep your

oven clean at all times.

Wipe with a soft damp

cloth, always wipe the oven

dry after cleaning. Avoid

any plastic parts, the roof of

the oven and door area.

General Guidelines

Choosing the correct container is a

very important factor in deciding the

success or failure of your cooking.

Testing Dishes for Suitability

When unsure that a cooking

con tainer is suitable for use in your

microwave, check by the follow ing test:

1. Fill a microwave safe measur ing jug

with 300 ml (½ pt) cold water.

2. Place it on the turntable along side

the dish to be tested. If the dish

you are testing is a large dish, then

stand the measur ing jug on top of

the empty dish.

3. Heat on 1000 W for 1 minute.

Result

If the dish is suitable for micro waving, it

will remain cool, whilst the water in the

jug will begin to feel warm. If the testing

dish feels warm, do not use as it is

obvious ly absorbing microwave energy.

Note

This test does not apply to plastic

or metal based con tainers e.g.

Le Creuset

style dishes, which

should not be used as they are

cast iron covered with enamel.

Oven Glass

Everyday glass that is

heat resistant e.g. Pyrex

is ideal for Microwave

cooking.

Do not use delicate glass

or lead crystal which may

crack or arc.

China and Ceramic

Everyday glazed china,

porcelain or ceramic plates,

bowls, mugs and cups can

be used if they are heat

resis tant. Fine bone china

should only be used for

reheating for short periods.

Do not use dishes with a

metal rim or pattern. Do not

use jugs or mugs with glued

handles, since the glue can

melt.

Pottery, Earthenware,

Stoneware

If completely glazed, these

dishes are suitable. Do

not use if partially glazed

or unglazed, since they

are able to absorb water

which in turn absorbs

microwave energy, making

the container very hot and

slows down the cooking of

food.

Foil/metal containers

Never attempt to cook in

foil or metal con tai ners

on Microwave only as the

microwaves cannot pass

through and the food will

not heat evenly, it may also

damage your oven.

Containers to Use

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Plastic

Many plastic containers are designed

for microwave use, but do not use for

cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for

foods that require long cooking times

e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware

containers if they are designed for

microwave use. Do not use Melamine.

Never cook in margarine cartons or

yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the

heat from the food.

Paper

Plain white absorbent kitchen paper

(kitchen towel) can only be used for

microwave cooking e.g. covering blind

pastry cases and for cover ing 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 bres.

If you are using branded re-cycled

paper towel, check rst that it is

recommended for microwave use. Do

not use waxed or plastic coated cups

or plates as the nish may melt.

Greaseproof paper can be used to

line the base of dishes and to cover

fatty foods e.g. bacon rashers, to stop

splattering. White paper plates can be

used for short re heating times, on

microwave only.

Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets

Dishes will crack and could ignite.

Do not use wooden dishes in your

microwave.

Cling lm

Microwave cling lm can only be used

for covering food that is reheated by

microwave. It is also useful for covering

food to be cooked, but care should be

taken to avoid the lm being in direct

contact with the food eg. Do not line

dishes with cling lm.

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.

Aluminium Foil

Small amounts of smooth aluminium

foil can be used to shield joints of

meat during defrosting and cook ing by

Microwave, as the microwaves cannot

pass through the foil, this prevents the

parts shielded from overcook ing or

over de frost ing. Take care that the foil

does not touch the sides or roof of the

oven, as this may cause arcing and

damage your oven.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

When the oven is rst plugged in “88:88” appears in display window.

Press Timer/Clock

twice

A colon starts to blink.

Press Time pads

Enter time of day by pressing

Time pads. Use "10 min" pad to

set the hours, and "1 min" and

"10 sec" pads to set the minutes.

Press Timer/Clock

The colon stops

blinking. Time of day

is now locked into the

display.

Setting the Clock

Note

1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above.

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 24 hour clock, i.e. 2 pm = 14:00 not 2:00.

Child Lock

Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable; however, the door

can be opened. Child lock can be set when the display shows a colon or the

time.

To set:

To cancel:

Press Stop/Cancel three times

The time of day will reappear in the

display.

Note

To activate child lock, Start must be pressed 3 times within a 10 second

period.

Press Start three times

The time of day will disappear.

Actual time will not be lost.

‘Key Icon’ is indicated in the

display.

The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven.

Select the desired

microwave power level

Set the cooking time

Maximum cooking time:

1000 W power:

up to 30 minutes,

other powers: up to

99 minutes 50 seconds.

Press Start

The cooking

program will

start and the

time in the

display will

count down.

Microwave Cooking and Defrosting

Note

The oven will automatically work on 1000 W microwave power if a cooking

time is entered without the power level previously being selected.

Note

1. For manual defrosting times please refer to defrost chart on page 27.

2. For multi-stage cooking refer to page 30.

3. Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time

setting. Refer to using the timer page 28.

4. You can increase the cooking time during cooking if required. Time can

be increased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. Press ‘Add time’

pad once, then press ‘1 min’ pad to a maximum of 10 minutes. After

selecting ‘Add Time’ function, time should be added within a 5 second

period. Cooking time can not be decreased during cooking.

5. Do not use metal containers on microwave mode.

Press

Power

Level

Wattage

Once High 1000 W

Twice

Medium

-High

800 W

3 times Defrost 270 W

4 times Medium 600 W

5 times Low 440 W

6 times Simmer 300 W

7 times Warm 100 W

For Best Results:

1. Place foods in a suitable container.

Meat joints and chickens should be

placed on an upturned saucer or on

a plastic rack if you have one.

2. Check food during defrosting, as

foods vary in their defrosting speed.

3. It is not necessary to cover the

food.

4. Always turn or stir the food

especially when the oven “beeps’’.

Shield if necessary (see point 6).

5. Minced meat, chops and other

small items should be broken up or

separated as soon as possible and

placed in a single layer.

6. Shielding prevents food cooking.

It is essential when defrosting

chickens and joints of meat. The

outside thaws out rst, so protect

wings/breast and fat with smooth

pieces of aluminium foil secured

with cocktail sticks.

7. Allow standing time so that the

centre of the food thaws out

(minimum of 1 hour for joints of

meat and whole chickens).

Arrange food in a single layer.

Turn or break up food as soon as

possible.

Shield chickens and joints of

meat.

Defrosting Guidelines

Food

Defrosting

Time per

450

(1 lb)

Method

Standing

Time

Meat

Beef/Lamb/Pork

Joint 450

(1 lb)

10 - 15 mins

Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned

saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

60 mins

Minced Beef

450

(1 lb)

10 - 15 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn

3-4 times.

30 mins

Chops

450

(1 lb)

10 - 15 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn

twice. Shield if necessary.

15 mins

Sausages

450

(1 lb)

10 - 12 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn

twice. Shield if necessary.

15 mins

Bacon rashers

450

(1 lb)

8 - 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn and separate

twice. Shield if necessary

10 mins

Stewing Steak

450

(1 lb)

10 - 15 mins Place in a suitable dish. Break up frequently. 15 mins

Whole Chicken

450

(1 lb)

8 - 10 mins

Place in a suitable dish on an upturned

saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.

60 mins

Chicken Portions

450

(1 lb)

10 - 15 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.

Turn twice. Shield if necessary.

15-30 mins

Fish

Whole 450

(1 lb)

15 - 20 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Shield. 15 mins

Fillets/Steak

450

(1 lb)

10 - 12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice, separate

and shield if necessary.

15 mins

Prawns

450

(1 lb)

10 - 12 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during

defrosting.

10-15 mins

General

Bread Sliced

400

(14 oz)

4 - 5 mins

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange

during defrosting.

10 mins

Slice of bread

(1 oz)

30 secs - 1 min Place on the turntable on a plate. 1-2 mins

Pastry

450

(1 lb)

4 - 5 mins

Place on a plate. Turn over halfway through

defrosting.

10-15 mins

Soft Fruit

450

(1 lb)

12 - 14 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during

defrosting.

10 mins

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.

Defrosting Chart

The Timer can be used either before, during or after a cooking program. This

feature can be used to set a standing time after cooking or to delay the start

of your cooking.

1. To Set a Standing Time:

Using the Timer

Set the desired

cooking program,

by selecting

power level and

time required.

Press

Timer/Clock

Set desired standing

time (max 9 hrs

59 mins. "10 min" for

hours, "1 min" and

"10 sec" for minutes).

An "H" will appear in

the display to denote

hours.

Press Start

Cooking

program will

commence

after which the

standing time

will count

down.

Note

1. 3 stage cooking can be programmed including standing time.

2. If the oven door is opened during the standing time or minute timer, the

time in the display window will continue to count down.

3. This feature may also be used as a minute timer. In this case press the

Timer/Clock, set time and press Start.

4. Standing time cannot be programmed after an auto program.

Using the Timer

2. To Set a Delay Start:

Press

Timer/Clock

Set desired delay time

(max 9 hrs 59 mins.

"10 min" for hours,

"1 min" and "10 sec"

for minutes). An "H" will

appear in the display to

denote hours.

Set the desired

cooking program,

by selecting

power level and

time required.

Note

1. 3 stage cooking can be programmed including delay Start cooking.

2. If the programmed delay time exceeds one hour, the time will count down

in units of minutes. If less than one hour, the time will count down in units

of seconds.

3. Delay Start cannot be programmed before an auto program.

Press Start

Cooking

program will

commence

after which the

delay time

will count down.

2 or 3 stage cooking

Multistage Cooking

Press Micro

Power pad

until the power

you require

appears in the

display.

Press Micro Power

pad 6 times to

select 300 W

(Simmer).

Press Micro

Power 7 times

to select 100 W

(Warm).

Example: To cook on 300 W (Simmer) for 2 mintues and 270 W (Defrost) for

3 minutes.

Example: To cook on 100 W (Warm) for 4 minutes and 600 W (Medium) for

5 minutes.

Set the

cooking

time.

Set the

cooking

time to

2 minutes.

Set the

cooking

time to

4 minutes.

Press Micro Power

pad until the

power you require

appears in the

display.

Press Micro

Power 3 times

to select 270 W

(Defrost).

Press Micro

Power 4 times

to select 600 W

(Medium).

Set the

cooking

time.

Set the

cooking

time to

3 minutes.

Set the

cooking

time to

5 minutes.

Press Start

The cooking

program will

start and the

time in the

display will

count down.

Press

Start

Press

Start

Note

1. For 3 stage cooking, enter another cooking program before pressing

Start.

2. During operation, pressing Stop/Cancel stops the operation. Pressing

Start will resume operation. A second press of Stop/Cancel will cancel the

selected program.

3. Whilst not operating, one press of Stop/Cancel cancels the selected

program.

4. Auto programs cannot be used with multi-stage cooking.

This function allows you to quickly set cooking time in 30 second increments.

Using the Quick 30 Function

Press Quick 30 to set the desired

cooking time (up to 5 minutes).

Each press is 30 seconds. Time

appears in the display. Power level is

pre-set at 1000 W.

Press Start

The cooking will start and the time

in the display will count down. At

the end of cooking, ve beeps will

sound.

Note

1. If desired, you can use other power levels. Select desired power level

before pressing Quick 30.

2. After setting the time by Quick 30, you can not use the time pads.

Using the Add Time Function

This function allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.

Note

1. This function is only available for Micro Power function and Standing

Time and it is not available for Auto programs.

2. The Add Time function will be cancelled if you do not perform any

operation for 1 minute after cooking.

3. The Add Time function can be used after multi-stage cooking.

4. The power level is the same as the last stage.

Press Start

Time will be

added. The time

in the display

window will count

down.

After cooking,

press Add

Time pad

Press time pads to add extra

cooking time. Maximum cooking

time: 1000 W power: up to

30 minutes, other powers: up to

99 minutes 50 seconds.

Chaos Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat

joints and bread. Press Chaos defrost to select the correct defrost category

and then enter in the weight of the food in grams

(see page 33).

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 plate. 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. On hearing the rst beep you

should turn and shield (if possible).

On the second beep you should turn the food

or break it up.

Note

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

1st Beep

Turn or Shield

2nd Beep

Turn or break up

1. Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.

2. It is not necessary to cover the food.

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 when defrosting chickens

and joints of meat. The outside thaws out rst, 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

1-2 hours for joints of meat and whole chickens).

Program Weight Range Suitable Foods

6. Bread

100

- 800

Rolls, buns, slices of bread and loaves.

7. Meat Items

200

- 1200

Chicken portions, chops, mince.

8. Meat Joints

400

- 2000

Whole chicken, meat joints.

6. Bread

This program is suitable for small items which are required for immediate

use, they may feel warm straight 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 at beeps. This

program is not suitable for cream cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake.

Standing time 5-30 minutes.

7. Meat Items (mince/chops/chicken portions)

Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and

turned at beeps. It is necessary for mince to be broken up at beeps

and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish. Standing time 15-

30 minutes. Not suitable for sausages, these can be defrosted manually.

Please refer to Defrosting Chart on page 27.

8. Meat Joints (big joints/whole chickens)

Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding at beeps especially

if it is a particularly fatty piece. This is to prevent food starting to cook on

the outside edges. Protect wings, breast and fat with smooth pieces of

aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks.

Do not allow the foil to touch the walls of the oven. Standing time of at

least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting.

Chaos Defrost

1. The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the

oven can accommodate.

2. Allow standing time to ensure the food is completely defrosted.

Note

With this feature you can defrost frozen food according to the weight.

Enter the weight by

pressing the More/Less

Weight pads. The more pad

will start with the minimum

weight for each food.

Press Start

Remember to stir

or turn the food

during defrosting.

Select the desired

Chaos Defrost program

Auto program number

appears in the display.

The microwave, auto and

defrost indicators light.

Auto Sensor Reheat /Cook Programs

This feature allows you to cook or

reheat foods without entering the

weight. The built-in sensor measures

the humidity of the food and calculates

the recommended microwave power

level together with a suggested

cooking time.

Press Start. The food category will be

repeated in the display window until the

oven calculates the cooking time after

detecting a burst of steam. Do not

open the oven door until the remaining

cooking time appears in the display

window.

Select desired program by pressing

the pad once, twice or three times.

Adjust to Taste

The Sensor programs cook foods for average tastes. You are

able to adjust the cooking programs to your own taste by

pressing the More/Less Weight pad.

Press more or less pad

before pressing Start.

Note

For best results the Sensor programs should only be used when the oven is

cold. It is recommended that the oven is allowed to cool between using the

sensor programs, if one or more programs are being used. If in a hurry, cook

the food manually i.e. select the correct power level and cooking time. It is not

recommended to keep using the Auto Programs consecutively.

How it works

Once the food has been selected and

the start pad pressed the food is heated

up. As food begins to get hot, steam

is emitted. When the food reaches

a certain temperature and begins to

cook, an even greater amount of steam

is released. The increase in steam

emission is detected by a humidity

sensor in the oven. This acts as a signal

for the oven to calculate how much

longer the food needs to cook. The

remaining cooking time will appear in

the display window after two beeps.

Whilst the Sensor program is still in the

display window the oven door should

not be opened. Wait until the cooking

time appears in the window, and then

open the door if required, to stir or turn

the food.

Example:

Auto Sensor Reheat /Cook Programs

1. For the Auto Sensor Programs it is not necessary to enter the weight of

the food. They must only be used for foods described.

2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (See table below).

3. Only use the accessories as indicated on pages 36-38.

4. It is essential when using the auto sensor programs to cover the food.

For auto sensor programs soup, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables,

fresh sh, frozen sh cover with cling lm. Pierce the cling lm with

a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around the edge.

For programs chilled meal and frozen meal reheat in container as

purchased. Pierce covering lm. It transfering meals into a dish, cover

with pierced cling lm. For auto sensor programs rice and pasta cover

with a lid. The exceptions to this rule are jacket potatoes (see page 37).

5. For foods covered with cling lm, pierce the lm with a sharp knife,

once in the centre and four times around the edge. If the cling lm is not

pierced, steam can not escape and this could result in over cooking.

6. Always choose a container size that is suitable for the quantity of food,

ie. do not allow a large headspace or food may not be cooked correctly.

7. For best results ensure that the oven is cold before using any Sensor

program.

8. Most foods benet from a standing time, after cooking an Auto

Program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.

9. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is

thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.

Program Minimum Weight Maximum Weight

Soup

150

800

Chilled Meal

200

1000

Frozen Meal

200

1000

Fresh Vegetables

200

1000

Frozen Vegetables

200

1000

Jacket Potatoes

200

1500

Boiled Potatoes

200

1000

Fresh Fish

200

800

Frozen Fish

250

800

Meat Sauce

450

2000

Casserole

800

2000

Rice

100

300

Pasta

100

450

Note

Program Weight Instructions

1. Soup

1 press

150 g -

800 g

For reheating chilled and ambient soup. Place soup

into a suitable sized container. Foods should be

at refrigerator temperature approx +5 °C or room

temperature. Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with

a sharp knife once in the centre and four times around

the edge. Press Sensor Reheat pad once then press

Start. Stir at beeps and at end of program and allow a

few minutes standing time.

2. Chilled

Meal

2 presses

200 g -

1000 g

To reheat a fresh pre-cooked meal or casserole.

All foods must be pre-cooked. Foods should be at

refrigerator temperature approx. + 5 °C. Reheat in

container as purchased. Pierce covering lm with a

sharp knife once in the centre and four times around

the edge. If transferring food to dish, cover with pierced

cling lm. Press Sensor Reheat pad twice then press

Start. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of program and

allow a few minutes standing time. Large pieces of

meat/sh in a thin sauce may require longer cooking.

This program is not suitable for starchy food such as

rice, noodles or potatoes.

3. Frozen

Meal

3 presses

200 g -

1000 g

To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal or casserole; All

foods must be pre-cooked and frozen (-18 °C); Reheat

in container as purchased. Pierce covering lm with a

sharp knife once in the centre and four times around

the edge. If transferring food to dish, cover with pierced

cling lm. Press Sensor Reheat pad 3 times then press

Start. Stir at beeps and cut the blocks into pieces.

Stir again at end of program and allow a few minutes

standing time. Check temperature and cook further

minutes if necessary before eating. This program is not

suitable for portionable frozen foods.

Auto Sensor Reheat Programs

Auto Sensor Cook Programs

Program Weight Instructions

12. Fresh

Vegetables

1 press

200 g -

1000 g

To cook fresh vegetables. Place prepared

vegetables into a suitable sized container.

Sprinkle with 1 tbsp water per 100 g vegetables.

Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with a

sharp knife once in the centre and four times

around the edge. Press auto sensor cook

Vegetables pad once. Press Start. For larger

weights stir at beeps. Drain after cooking and

season to taste.

13. Frozen

Vegetables

2 presses

200 g -

1000 g

To cook frozen vegetables. Place vegetables

into a suitable sized container. Sprinkle with

1-3 tbsp water. If cooking vegetables with high

water content, such as spinach or tomatoes, do

not add water. Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling

lm with a sharp knife once in the centre and four

times around the edge. Press auto sensor cook

Vegetables pad twice. Press Start. Stir at beeps.

Drain after cooking.

14. Jacket

Potatoes

1 Press

200 g -

1500 g

To cook jacket potatoes. Choose medium sized

potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz). Wash and dry and

prick with a fork several times. Arrange around

edge of turntable. Press auto sensor cook

Potatoes pad once, then press Start. Wrap in

aluminium foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes

after cooking.

15. Boiled

Potatoes

2 Presses

200 g -

1000 g

Cut into even size pieces. Add 15ml (1 tbsp)

water per 100 g potatoes. Cover with cling lm.

Pierce cling lm with a sharp knife once in centre

and four times around edge. Press the sensor

cook potatoes pad twice. Press Start. Stir at

beeps.

16. Fresh

Fish

1 Press

200 g -

800 g

To cook fresh llets or steaks of sh. Place in

a suitable sized container, add 2 tbsp (30 ml)

water. Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with

a sharp knife once in the centre and four times

around the edge. Press auto sensor cook Fish/

Meat pad once. Press Start.

Program Weight Instructions

17. Frozen

Fish

2 Presses

250 g -

800 g

To cook frozen llets or steaks of sh. Place in

a suitable sized container, add 1 tbsp (15 ml)

water. Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with

a sharp knife once in the centre and four times

around the edge. Press auto sensor cook Fish/

Meat pad twice. Press Start.

18. Meat

Sauce

3 Presses

450 g -

2000 g

To cook raw mince beef based sauce i.e.

Bolognese sauce and also very nely diced

chicken or pork llet to be cooked in a sauce.

Ensure a minimum quantity of 300 ml of liquid

or sauce. If using a cook-in sauce add equal

quantity of water to cook-in sauce. Cover with

a lid. Place on base of oven. Press auto sensor

cook Fish/Meat 3 times. Press Start. Stir at

beeps.

19. Casserole

4 Presses

800 g -

2000 g

For cubed meat (e.g. braising steak, lamb, pork,

not chicken) and vegetables. Place in a suitable

sized casserole dish with stock. Use a minimum

of 400 ml of stock. If you use a cook-in sauce,

also add the same quantity of water. Cover with

lid. Press auto sensor cook Fish/Meat 4 times.

Press Start. Stir at beeps.

20. Rice

1 Press

100 g -

300 g

For cooking rice for savoury dishes not rice

puddings. (Thai, Basmati, Jasmine, Suriname,

Arborio or Mediterranean rice). Rinse the rice

thoroughly before cooking. Use a large bowl. Add

2 times boiling water to rice. Cover with a lid.

Press auto sensor cook Rice/ Pasta pad once.

Press Start. Allow to stand for 5 minutes after

cooking. Drain after cooking.

21. Pasta

2 Presses

100 g -

450 g

For cooking dried pasta. Use a large bowl. Add

1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp oil and boiling water. For 100 g -

290 g pasta add 1 litre of boiling water. For 300 g

- 450 g pasta add 1½ litre of boiling water. Cover

with a lid. Press auto sensor cook Rice/ Pasta

pad twice. Press Start. Drain after cooking.

Auto Sensor Cook Programs

Auto Weight Programs

With this feature food can be cooked or reheated according to the weight. The

weight has to be entered in grams.

Enter the weight by

pressing the More/Less

Weight pads. The more

pad will start with the

minimum weight for each

food.

Press StartSelect desired category

The microwave and auto

indicator lights, frozen indicator

also lights for frozen food auto

programs. The program number

appears in the display.

Example

Notes

1. The Auto weight programs must be used for foods described.

2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described pages 39-41.

3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package information.

4. Most foods benet from a standing time, after cooking with 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.

Program Weight Instructions

4. Beverage

1 press

200 ml

400 ml

For reheating one beverage with a xed weight of

200 ml or two beverages of 200 ml each from room

temperature eg. coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Press

Beverage pad once, select 200 ml for 1 beverage or

400 ml for two beverages and press Start. Stir before

and after heating.

5. Milk

2 presses

200 ml

600 ml

For reheating one mug of milk with a xed weight of

200 ml or one jug of milk with a xed weight of 600 ml

from fridge temperature. This program is suitable for full

fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk. The hot milk can

be used for making milky coffee or hot chocolate. Press

Beverage pad twice, select 200 ml for 1 mug or 600 ml

for one jug and press Start. Stir before and after heating

for one mug of milk. Stir at beeps during heating and

after heating for one jug of milk.

Auto Weight Beverage Programs

Junior Menu

Auto Weight Junior Menu Programs

The fruit and vegetable purées are ideal rst foods for weaning babies.

Homemade purées taste like real food and cost less than jars or packets.

Extra portions can be frozen in ice cube trays, then defrosted and reheated.

Program Weight Instructions

9. Purée

Vegetables

1 press

100 g -

400 g

This program is suitable for cooking parsnips, potatoes,

butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato and swede. The

cooked vegetables are then puréed and

suitable when weaning babies. Peel and chop the

vegetables into even sized pieces. Place in a Pyrex

dish. Add the following quantities of water:

100 g - 150 g vegetables 75 ml water.

155 g - 300 g vegetables 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g vegetables 150 ml water.

Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu pad once.

Enter the weight of the vegetables. Press Start.

Stir halfway during cooking. After cooking allow to

stand for 10 minutes. Purée the vegetables with the

cooking liquid using a blender. If necessary adjust the

consistency with a little water to thin or baby rice to

thicken. Check the temperature before feeding.

10. Purée

Fruits

2 presses

100 g -

400 g

This program is suitable for cooking apples, pears,

peaches, papaya and mango. The cooked fruit is then

puréed and suitable when weaning babies. Peel

and chop the fruit into even sized pieces. Place in a

Pyrex

dish. Add the following quantities of water:

100 g -150 g fruit 75 ml water.

155 g - 300 g fruit 100 ml water.

305 g - 400 g fruit 150 ml water.

Cover with lid. Press the Junior Menu pad twice. Enter

the weight of the fruit. Press Start. Stir halfway during

cooking. After cooking allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Purée the fruit with the cooking liquid using a blender.

If necessary adjust the consistency with a little water to

thin or baby rice to thicken. Check the temperature

before feeding.

11. Porridge

3 presses

50 g-

200 g

This program is suitable for cooking porridge using plain

oats. Use back of pack instructions for quanitiy of oats

to milk. Use whole, semi skimmed or skimmed milk.

This program is not suitable for making porridge with

water only. Do not cover. Press the Junior Menu pad

3 times. Enter the weight of the oats only. Press Start.

Stir at beeps. Allow to stand for 2 minutes. Stir before

serving.

Auto Weight Melt & Soften Programs

Program Weight Instructions

22. Cream

Cheese

1 press

50 g -

300 g

For softening cream cheese. Place in a Pyrex

dish.

Cover with cling lm. Pierce cling lm with a sharp

knife once in the centre and four times around the

edge. Press Melt & Soften pad once. Enter the weight,

then press Start. After softening beat with a wooden

spoon.

23. Chocolate

2 presses

50 g -

300 g

For melting milk or dark chocolate with cocoa solids

up to 50%. This program is not suitable for white

chocolate or chocolate with cocoa solids over 50%.

Place in a Pyrex

dish. Press Melt & Soften pad twice.

Enter the weight, then press Start. Stir halfway during

melting and again at end of melting.

24. Butter

3 presses

50 g -

300 g

For melting butter. Place in a Pyrex

dish. Cover with

cling lm. Pierce cling lm with a sharp knife once in

the centre and four times around the edge. Press Melt

& Soften pad 3 times. Enter the weight, then press

Start. Stir two thirds during melting and again at end of

melting.

25. Ice Cream

4 presses

300 g -

1100 g

For softening ice cream. Keep in container purchased

and remove lid. Press Melt & Soften pad 4 times.

Enter the weight, then press Start.

Most foods reheat very quickly in your

oven by 1000 W. Meals can be brought

back to serving temperature in just

minutes and will taste freshly cooked.

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, jacket

potatoes, etc.

The charts on pages 44-53 show you

the best way to cook or reheat your

favourite foods. The best method

depends on the type of food you are

cooking or reheating.

Remember to stir or turn food wherever

possible during cooking or reheating.

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 nd 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.

An average plated meal will take

4-7 minutes on 1000 W to reheat. Do

not stack meals.

Canned foods

Remove foods from can and place in a

suitable dish before heating. Stir food

halfway though cooking and again at

the end of heating.

Soups

Place soup in 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.

Caution!

Mince pies

Remember even if the pastry is cold

to the touch, the lling will be piping

hot and will warm the pastry through.

Take care not to overheat otherwise

burning can occur due to the high fat

and sugar content of the lling. Check

the temperature of the lling before

consuming to avoid burning your

mouth.

Caution!

Christmas puddings and liquids

Take great care when reheating these

items. Do not leave unattended.

Do not add extra alcohol.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Caution!

Babies bottles

Milk or formula must be shaken

thoroughly before heating and again

at the end and tested carefully before

feeding a baby. For 7-8  oz of milk

from fridge temperature, remove top

and teat. Heat on 1000 W for 30-

50 seconds check carefully. For

3  oz of milk from fridge temperature,

remove top and teat. Heat on 1000 W

power for 10 or 20 seconds check

carefully.

Note

Liquid at the top of the bottle will be

much hotter than at the bottom. The

bottle must be shaken thoroughly and

tested before use.

We do not recommend that you

use your microwave to sterilise

babies’ bottles. If you have a special

microwave steriliser we urge extreme

caution, due to the low quantity of

water involved. It is vital to follow the

manufacturers instructions implicitly.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Babies bottles – caution

For 3 .oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on 1000 W for 20-30 seconds.

Check carefully

For 7-8 .oz of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on 1000 W for 30-

40 seconds. Check carefully

N.B. Liquid at the top of the 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.

Bread - precooked - fresh - N.B. Breads reheated by microwave will have a soft base.

Croissants

1 1000 W 20-30 secs Place on microwave safe plate

on glass turntable. Do not

cover.

4 1000 W 30-50 secs

Canned pasta

Ravioli in sauce

400

1000 W 3 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Macaroni

410

1000 W

2 mins 30 secs -

3 mins

Spaghetti in Tomato

Sauce

205

1000 W 1 min 30 secs

410

1000 W

2 mins 30 secs -

3 mins

Canned puddings

Rice puddings

213

1000 W 1 min 30 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

425

1000 W 3 mins

Custard

150

1000 W 1 min

425

1000 W

2 mins 30 secs -

3 mins

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary

depending on starting temperature, dish size etc.

Heating Category

Your oven is Heating Category E and this

is displayed on product. The information

on this label will assist you in using new

instructions on food packs to enable you

to program the best heating time in your

oven.

The IEC

(60705) power

output (watts)

The heating

category for small

packs of food

Microwave

symbol

Reheating Charts

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.

Reheating Charts

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.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Sponge Pudding

300

1000 W

1min -

1 min 10 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl on

glass turntable.

Canned soups

Condensed

295

1000 W 4 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

stir in one can of water. Cover

and place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Healthy option

415

1000 W 3 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Luxury/Vegetable/

Broth/Creamed

400

1000 W 3 mins

Canned Vegetables

Baked Beans

200

1000 W

1 min 30 secs -

2 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

400

1000 W

2 mins 30 secs -

3 mins

Baked Beans with

Sausages

425

1000 W 3 mins

Broad Beans

300

1000 W

2 mins -

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable.

Butter Beans

220

1000 W

1 min 30 secs -

2 mins

Carrots, Sliced

300

1000 W 2 mins

Kidney Beans

420

1000 W 3 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Mushrooms

290

1000 W

1 min 30 secs -

2 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable.

Peas, mushy

140

1000 W 1 min

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

300

1000 W 2 mins 30 secs

Peas, petit pois

200

1000 W 1 min 30 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable.

Peas, garden

300

1000 W 2 mins

Peas, marrowfat

300

1000 W 2 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Sweetcorn

200

1000 W

1 min -

1 min 30 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable.

325

1000 W

2 mins -

2 mins 30 secs

Tomatoes

400

1000 W 3 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Chilled Soup

1 Portion 250 ml 1000 W 2 mins 30 secs Place in a heatproof bowl and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

2 Portion 500 ml 1000 W 5 mins

Plated Meal - room temperature

Small-child portion 1 1000 W

3 mins 30 secs -

4 mins

Place on a heatproof plate and

cover. Place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Large-adult portion 1 1000 W 5 mins

Drinks

1 Mug Cold Milk 235 ml 1000 W 1 min 30 secs

Place in a heatproof mug on

glass turntable. Stir halfway

and after reheating.

1 Jug Cold Milk

568 ml

(1 pt)

1000 W 4 mins

1 Mug Cold Coffee

/Tea

235 ml 1000 W 1 min 40 secs

1 Mug Cold Milky

Coffee

235 ml 1000 W 1 min 40 secs

Puddings and Desserts - where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a

similar sized heatproof dish.

Chilled Custard

500

1000 W 4 mins

Place in a large jug on glass

turntable. Cover and stir

halfway.

Chilled Rice

Pudding

150

1000 W 1 min 30 secs

Place on glass turntable. Stir

halfway.

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.

Reheating Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Fruit Pie - Individual x1 1000 W 20 secs

Place on micro-safe plate on

glass turntable.

Mince Pies x2 1000 W 30-40 secs

Sweet Pancakes x2

120

1000 W 40-50 secs

Spotted Dick/

Sponge puddings

120

1000 W 40-50 secs

Christmas pudding - Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite.

Small

100

1000 W 30 secs

Pierce lm lid and place on

glass turntable.

Medium

454

1000 W 1 min 40 secs

Large

906

1000 W 3 mins 20 secs

Ready Meal - chilled - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller sized heatproof dish.

Cottage/

Shepherds Pie

450

1000 W 8 mins

Place on glass turntable.

Pierce lid.

Fish/Veg Bake

450

1000 W

5 mins 30 secs -

6 mins

Pierce lid. Place on glass

turntable.

Lasagne

400

1000 W

6 mins -

6 mins 30 secs

Chilled Mashed

Potato

425

1000 W

4 mins 30 secs -

5 mins

Pierce lid and place on glass

turntable. Stir halfway.

Ready meals - frozen - Transfer food from foil container to a smaller heatproof dish. Remove any

covering / lm lid.

Cauliower

Cheese

350

1000 W

7 mins 30 secs -

8 mins 30 secs

Pierce lid. Place on glass

turntable.

Cottage/Fish/

Shepherds Pie

450

1000 W

9 mins 30 secs -

10 mins 30 secs

Lasagne/

Cannelloni

400

1000 W 10 mins

Macaroni Cheese

400

1000 W

7 mins -

7 mins 30 secs

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.

Reheating Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Pastry products - precooked - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.

Pasties/Slices

150-165

1000 W

1 min 30 secs -

2 mins

Place on heatproof plate on

glass turntable.

Meat Pies

165

1000 W

1 min - 1 min

30 secs

Sausage/Cheese

and Onion rolls

165

1000 W 1 min

Rashers - From Raw Caution: Hot Fat! Remove with care

Rashers

240

(8)

1000 W

4-6 mins or

40 secs per

rasher

Place on micro-safe rack or

plate on glass turntable and

cover with kitchen towel to

minimise splatter.

Beans and pulses - Should be pre-soaked in cold water overnight (boiling water split yellow peas)

except lentils which do not need to be pre-soaked. Place in a large 3 litre (6pt) bowl

Chick peas

250

1000 W

then

300 W

10 mins then

40-42 mins

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water

in a large bowl. Cover and

place on glass turntable. Stir

after 1st stage.

Red Lentils

250

600 W 10 mins

Marrowfat peas

250

1000 W

then

300 W

3 mins then

22-25 mins

Red Kidney

Beans

250

1000 W

then

300 W

15 mins then

40 mins

Split Yellow peas

250

1000 W

then

300 W

10 mins then

20 mins

Chicken from raw - Caution: Hot Fat! Remove with care.

Breast, boneless

and skinless

300

(2)

600 W

6 mins 30 secs -

7 mins

Place in shallow dish. Cover,

and place on glass turntable.

800

(3)

600 W 14 mins

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.

Reheating Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Chicken - from raw caution : Hot Fat! Remove with care

Chicken Legs

1.0

600 W 12 mins

Place in shallow dish. Cover

and place on glass turntable.

Drumstick/Thighs

500

600 W 8-9 mins

Eggs - Poached.

1 egg

100 ml

water

1000 W

then

600 W

1 min

§ Place water in a shallow

dish. Place on glass

turntable and heat for 1

cooking time.

§ Add egg (medium size).

§ Pierce yolk and white.

§ Cover.

§ Cook for 2nd cooking time.

30 secs - soft

40 secs -

rmer

2 eggs

200 ml

water

1000 W

then

600 W

2 mins

1 min - soft

1 min 20 secs -

rmer

4 eggs

400 ml

water

1000 W

then

600 W

3 mins

1 min 30 secs -

soft

1 min 40 secs -

rmer

Fish - Fresh from raw

Fillets

300

600 W

4 mins -

4 mins 30 secs

Place in shallow dish. Add

30ml (2 tbsp) of liquid. Cover

and place on glass turntable.

Steaks

300

600 W 5 mins

Whole x1

400

600 W

6 mins -

6 mins 30 secs

Whole x2

800

600 W 7-8 mins

Fish - Frozen from raw

Fillets

200

600 W 9 mins 30 secs

Place in shallow dish. Add

30ml (2 tbsp) of liquid. Cover

and place on glass turntable.

Boil in the Bag

140

600 W 6 mins 30 secs

Snip corner of the bag and

place bag sauce side down

in micro-safe dish on glass

turntable. Shake bag halfway.

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.

Cooking Charts

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Fruit - Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on glass turntable.

Baked Apple -

cored

200

600 W

3 mins -

3 mins 30 secs

Place in shallow heatproof dish

on glass turntable.

Apples - stewed

500

1000 W 5-6 mins

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Apricots - stewed

300

600 W 6 mins

Pears - stewed

500

1000 W 5-6 mins

Plums - Poached

400

1000 W 6-7 mins

Plums - stewed

500

1000 W 5-6 mins

Rhubarb - stewed

500

1000 W 6 mins

Pasta - NB: use a 3 litre (6 pt) bowl.

Fusilli/Macaroni/

Penne

250

1000 W 12 mins

Use 700 ml (1¼ pt) boiling

water. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Linguine/

Tagliatelle

250

1000 W 13 mins

Use 700 ml (1¼ pt) boiling

water. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Spaghetti

250

1000 W 11 mins

Use 700 ml (1¼ pt) boiling

water. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil.

Cover, place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Cooking Charts

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.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Porridge - NB: use a large bowl.

1 serving

(1 oz)

Oats

140 ml

(¼) pt milk

1000 W 2 mins

Place bowl on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

2 servings

(2 oz)

Oats

275 ml

(½ pt) milk

1000 W

4 mins -

4 mins 30 secs

4 servings

100

(4 oz)

Oats

500 ml

(1 pt) milk

1000 W

7 mins -

7 mins 30 secs

Quorn

Burgers

160

(2)

1000 W 2 mins

Place on micro-safe plate on

glass turntable.

Rice - N.B - Use a 3 litre (6 pt) bowl.

Basmati

250

1000 W 10 mins

Use 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water.

Cover, place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Basmati - Brown

250

1000 W 18-19 mins

Use 700 ml (1¼ pt) boiling

water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and stir halfway.

Easy Cook long

Grain

250

1000 W 15 mins

Use 550 ml (1 pt) boiling water.

Cover, place on glass turntable

and stir halfway.

Long Grain White

250

1000 W 10-11 mins

Cooking Charts

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.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

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

Asparagus

200

1000 W

2 mins 30 secs -

3 mins

Add 3 tbsp (45 ml) water.

Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Baby Corn

200

1000 W 5-6 mins

Runner Beans

200

1000 W 5-6 mins

Beetroot

450

1000 W 12 mins

Broccoli

250

1000 W

5 mins -

5 mins 30 secs

Brussel Sprouts

200

1000 W 5 mins

Add 3tbsp (45 ml) water. Cover

and place on glass turntable.

Butternut Squash

400

1000 W 8-9 mins

Cabbage - sliced

300

1000 W 6-7 mins

Carrots - sliced

200

1000 W 6-7 mins

Cauliower -

orets

400

1000 W 4-5 mins

Courgettes

250

1000 W 5-6 mins

Corn on the Cob x 2 1000 W 12 mins

Leeks - Sliced

400

(4)

1000 W

5 mins - 5 mins

30 secs

Mushrooms

250

1000 W 5 mins

Parsnips

Sliced

300

1000 W 4 mins

Peas

300

1000 W

4 mins - 4 mins

30 secs

Potatoes - boiled

500

1000 W

8 mins 30 secs -

9 mins

Potatoes -

par-boiled

500

1000 W 4-5 mins

Jacket Potatoes

200-250g each

x 1 1000 W 6-7 mins

Wash and dry potatoes. Prick

wih a fork several times. Place

directly on glass turntable.

After cooking wrap in foil and

stand for 5 mins.

x 2 1000 W 8-9 mins

x 4 1000 W 15 mins

x 6 1000 W 20 mins

Cooking Charts

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.

Food

Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

Spinach

300

1000 W

3 mins -

3 mins 30 secs

Add 3 tbsp (45 ml) water.

Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Sugar Snap peas

300

1000 W 4 mins

Swede - cubed

450

1000 W 7-8 mins

Swede - diced for

mashing

450

1000 W 13 mins

Sweet Potato

400

1000 W 8 mins

Turnip

300

1000 W 10 mins

Frozen Vegetables - place in a shallow dish.

Beans - broad

200

1000 W 6 mins

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) water.

Cover and place on glass

turntable.

Beans - Green

250

1000 W

5 mins -

5 mins 30 secs

Broccoli - orets

250

1000 W 5 mins

Carrots - sliced

200

1000 W

5 mins -

5 mins 30 secs

Cauliower

250

1000 W 6 mins

Mixed Vegetables

250

1000 W

5 mins -

5 mins 30 secs

Peas

200

1000 W

4 mins

20 secs

Soya Beans

200

1000 W 4 mins 30 secs

Spinach

250

1000 W

5 mins 30 secs -

6 mins

Sweetcorn

200

1000 W 4-5 mins

Cooking Charts

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.

Increasing recipes

§ To increase a recipe from 4 to 6

servings, increase each ingredient

listed by half. To double the quantity,

simply double every ingredient

listed.

§ Do not forget that large quantities

will require a larger dish. Make sure

that it is deep enough to prevent

the recipe from boiling over during

cooking.

§ Cover as directed in the recipe.

Stir or rearrange foods as

recommended.

§ Increase the stand times by

5 minutes per lb.

§ Always check the recipe during

cooking.

§ When increasing the ingredients to

6 servings, add an extra one third

of the original cooking time, ie.

30 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings

will become 40 minutes on 600 W

for 6 servings.

§ When doubling a recipe from 4 to

8 add on half the original cooking

time, ie. 30 minutes on 600 W for

4 servings will become 45 minutes

on 600 W for 8 servings.

Decreasing recipes

§ To decrease a recipe from

4 servings to 2 servings, halve the

ingredients listed.

§ Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended

in the recipe, however make sure it

is deep enough to stop food boiling

over.

§ Allow half to two-thirds of

the original cooking time, ie.

30 minutes on 600 W for 4 servings

will become 15-20 minutes on

600 W for 2 servings.

The best way to convert a family

favourite dish is to nd a similar recipe

in a cookery book to give you a guide to

the correct method and timings to use.

Many cookbooks refer to 650 W ovens,

however since 1990 oven output powers

have been set by a new standard (IEC).

When using other cookbooks, the

1000 W output power of your oven must

be allowed for. Use the same power

level suggested e.g. 1000 W or 800 W

and select the same cooking time

suggested, however check the progress

of the food during cooking and adjust

the time if necessary.

§ For one serving quarter all

ingredients listed.

§ Choose a dish that is proportionally

smaller than the one recommended

in the recipe.

§ Use the same cooking power

recommended in the original recipe.

§ Start by cooking for one quarter of

the recommended cooking time,

although extra time in most cases

will be required.

§ Always check the food during

cooking.

§ There is not a great saving for

reduced quantities of soups,

casseroles, stews and rice, as

a minimum time is required to

tenderise meats and blend avours.

§ When cooking for one it often makes

sense to cook for two and plate up

both meals. Freeze one meal for a

later date.

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes

Using Recipes from Other Books

Cooking for One

Arrange the mushrooms in a large an dish. Dot with butter

and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes or until mushrooms are just

tender. Season and serve.

ingredients

SERVES 4

8 eld mushrooms, approx. 250 g

(5 oz) total weight

50 g (2 oz) butter

10 ml (2 tsp) chopped mixed herbs

1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning

Dish: large an dish

ingredients

SERVES 4

8 rashers streaky bacon,

stretched and halved

450 g (1 lb) minced pork

60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs

5 ml (1 tsp) sage

1 onion, nely chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Dish: 4 ramekin dishes

8 cm (3”) diameter

Line each ramekin with 4 half rashers of bacon. Mix all ingredients

together and press into ramekins. Place 4 ramekins on glass turntable

and cook on 600 W for 12-14 minutes or until cooked through. Pour off

excess liquid, and serve hot or cold with crusty French bread.

ingredients

SERVES 4

125 g (4½ oz) onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

225 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced

25 g (1 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) plain our

300 ml (½ pint) milk

450 ml (¾ pint) hot

vegetable stock

2.5 ml (½ tsp) dried basil

salt and pepper to taste

150 ml (¼ pint) double cream

Dish: large bowl

Place the onion, garlic, mushrooms and butter in a large bowl, cover,

place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes

Stir in the our to form a paste, gradually add the milk and stock. Stir

in the basil, salt and pepper to taste. Cook on 1000 W uncovered,

for 8 minutes, stir after 4 minutes. Blend and add the cream, cook on

1000 W for 6 minutes.

Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs

Coarse Pork Pâtés

Cream of Mushroom soup

Soups and starters

Soak mushrooms in 300 ml (½ pt) warm water. Place the butter, garlic

and onion in a large bowl, Cover with pierced cling lm place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes, or until softened. Season

with freshly ground black pepper. Stir the rice into the butter mixture

and add the hot stock and soaking liquid from the mushrooms. Cover

and cook for a further 5 minutes on 1000 W. Stir the mushrooms into

the rice mixture. Cover and cook for a further 5 minutes. on 1000 W.

Stir and add the basil. Continue to cook for the nal 5-7 minutes on

1000 W. Leave to stand for approx. 5 minutes and then stir with a fork.

Serving suggestion:

Place the cooked risotto in greased dariole moulds, press in rmly.

Then turn out and serve garnished with shavings of Parmesan cheese.

iingredients

SERVES 6

40 g (1½ oz) dried Cep mushrooms

50 g (2 oz) butter

1 clove garlic, nely chopped

1 small onion, nely chopped

freshly ground black pepper

250 g (9 oz) Arborio rice

300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock

12 basil leaves, torn

Parmesan cheese

shavings to garnish

Dish: Dish: large bowl

ingredients

SERVES 4

25 g (1 oz) butter

15 ml (1tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, nely chopped

350 g (12 oz) potatoes, diced

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) broccoli,

cut into orets

850 ml (1½ pts) vegetable stock

3 ml (½ tsp) grated nutmeg

150 ml (¼ pt) semi skimmed milk

100 g (4 oz) stilton cheese, cubed

Salt and pepper

Dish: large bowl

ingredients

SERVES 4

225 g (8 oz) smoked haddock

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice

15 ml (1 tbsp) single cream

15 ml (1 tbsp) horseradish

100 g (4 oz) cream cheese

15 ml (1 tbsp) parsley, chopped

Garnish:

4 slices of lemon

sprigs of parsley

Dish: shallow dish + 4 x 3”

diameter ramekins

Place the butter, oil and onion in a large bowl. Place on glass turntable,

cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until soft. Add the potatoes,

cover and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the

broccoli, hot vegetable stock and nutmeg. Cover and cook on 600 W

for 13-14 minutes or until the broccoli is cooked. Allow to cool and

then blend in a food processor until smooth. Stir in the milk and stilton

cheese. Season to taste. Reheat the soup on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes

or until hot and smooth. Stir frequently.

Place haddock and lemon juice in dish. Place on glass turntable, cover

and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until sh akes easily. Remove

bones and ake. Blend the sh with all other ingredients to form a

smooth pâté. Divide mixture between 4 ramekins. Smooth

over top.

Decorate with lemon twists and parsley. Pâté can be topped

with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of melted butter if desired.

Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto

Smoked Haddock Pâté

Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Soups and starters

Fish cooks very well by micro wave as

it stays moist and the lingering sh

smells left in conventional ovens are

avoided.

When is sh cooked?

Fish is cooked when it akes easily

and becomes opaque.

For sh with a strong odour, eliminate

the smell after cooking by placing

600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and

1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on

300 W for 20 minutes. Wipe out oven

with a dry cloth.

Whole sh

If cooking 2 whole sh together,

they should be arranged head to tail

for even cooking. Large whole sh

must have the tail and head shielded

halfway through cooking with smooth

pieces of tin foil secured with cocktail

sticks.

Arranging

Thin llets of sh i.e. plaice, should be

rolled up prior to cooking to avoid

overcooking on the thinner outside

edge and tail. Fish steaks should be

arranged in a circle, thicker part to the

outside. Cover with cling lm or lid.

Liquid

Fresh sh should always be sprinkled

with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice,

white wine or water. When cooking

frozen sh, add liquid as above for

even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto

sh before cooking as this may make

the sh dry.

Noise

During cooking, popping sounds may

be heard. This is due to moisture

trapped between the esh, particularly

with oily sh such as salmon and

mackerel. This can be minimised when

cooking if the skin and esh is pierced

several times with a cocktail stick.

Fish

ingredients

SERVES 4

200 g (7 oz) white long grain rice

600 ml (1 pint) hot chicken stock

2.5 ml (½ tsp) paprika

salt and pepper to taste

1 red pepper, seeded and sliced

100 g (4 oz) prawns, peeled and cooked

100 g (4 oz) peas

100 g (4 oz) cockles, cooked

100 g (4 oz) mussels, cooked

100 g (4 oz) tin sweetcorn

225 g (8 oz) chicken, cooked and

chopped

400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

Dish: large bowl

Place the rice in a large bowl and add the stock, paprika and

seasoning. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 600 W for 14-

15 minutes, until the rice is tender, stir 2-3 times during cooking. Drain.

Cook peppers in 1 tbsp water, covered on 1000 W for 3 minutes. Drain.

Stir in the pepper, prawns, peas, cockles, mussels, sweetcorn, chicken

and tomatoes into the rice. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 8 minutes

stirring halfway through cooking.

ingredients

SERVES 4

100 g (4 oz) broccoli

100 g (4 oz) cauliower

1 medium red pepper, diced

198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained

25g (1 oz) butter

30 ml (2 tbsp) plain our

300 ml (½ pt) milk

50 g (2 oz) grated tasty cheese

150 ml (¼ pt) cream (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

15 g ( oz) butter

75 g (3 oz) fresh white

breadcrumbs

15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley

pinch paprika

Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish

Break broccoli and cauliower into orets, add red pepper and 2 tbsp

(30 ml) water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

5 minutes or until soft. Drain. Flake salmon and mix with vegetables.

Melt butter in a jug on 1000 W for approx. 20-30 seconds. Stir in our

then milk. Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until mixture boils and

thickens; stir halfway. Stir in cheese, cream and seasoning. Pour

cheese sauce over vegetables and salmon. Melt extra butter in a

small bowl on 1000 W for approx. 10-20 seconds. Stir in breadcrumbs,

parsley and paprika. Sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Cook on 600 W

for 7-8 minutes or until piping hot.

Paella

Salmon and Vegetable Mornay

Fish

ingredients

SERVES 4

450 g (1 lb) smoked

haddock cut into

4 portions

300 ml (½ pt) milk

knob of butter

Dish: casserole dish

Place haddock in single layer in casserole dish and cover with milk

and butter. Cover, place on glass turntable, and cook on 1000 W for

7 minutes. Serve on its own or with poached eggs on top.

ingredients

SERVES 4

450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

1 large onion, sliced

40 g (1½ oz) butter

40 g (1½ oz) our

3 ml (½ tsp) mustard

600 ml (1 pt) milk

salt and pepper

100 g (4 oz) Red Leicester cheese

600 g (1¼ lb) cooked jacket potatoes,

sliced (see page 37 or 52)

50 g (1.8 oz) wholemeal breadcrumbs

Dish: shallow dish

Arrange sh in a shallow dish. Add lemon juice, cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until it akes easily.

Place oil and onion in a bowl. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes

or until the onion is soft. Melt the butter on 1000 W for 30 seconds. Stir

in the our and mustard and cook for a further 20 seconds. Add milk

and seasoning, gradually stirring to a smooth paste. Cook on 1000 W

for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir twice during

cooking. Add 75 g (3 oz) of grated cheese to the sauce and stir well.

Flake the sh and arrange in the serving dish. Add onions and place

the sliced potatoes on top. Pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with

breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Cook on 600 W for 8-10 minutes

or until the mixture has been completely reheated.

ingredients

SERVES 4

25 g (1 oz) butter

2 onions, peeled and quartered

1 clove of garlic, crushed

2 courgettes, sliced

1 yellow pepper, sliced

3 ml (½ tsp) cumin

3 ml (½ tsp) paprika

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes

8 plaice llets, diced

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

Dish: large bowl, oval dish

Place the butter, onions and garlic in a large bowl. Place on glass

turntable, cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until softened. Add

the courgettes and yellow pepper. Cover and cook on 1000 W for

2 minutes or until softened. Add the spices, purée and tomatoes. Cover

and cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes or until piping hot. Pour into serving

dish. Roll each llet and arrange on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with

lemon juice. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 17-18 minutes or until the

sh is cooked. Garnish with parsley and serve with French bread.

Poached Smoked Haddock

Family Fish Pie

Plaice Provencal

Fish

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 small sweetcorn, cut into slices

1 red pepper, cut into chunks

350 g (12 oz) cod or huss, cubed

8 button mushrooms

Marinade:

½ small onion, grated

60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil

60 ml (4 tbsp) lemon juice

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

Dish: shallow dish + wooden

skewers

Cook sweetcorn on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Place pieces of red pepper

in a bowl with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Prepare

4 kebabs by threading sh and vegetables alternately. Place in a

shallow dish. Mix together the marinade ingredients. Pour over the

kebabs, cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Place dish on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 8 minutes or until

cooked. Rearrange the kebabs halfway through cooking. Fish should

be white and ake easily when cooked. Serve on a bed of wild rice.

ingredients

SERVES 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

1 onion, nely chopped

175 g (6 oz) okra,

topped and tailed

1 green pepper,

deseeded and sliced

30 ml (2 tbsp) Balti curry paste

400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

75 ml (5 tbsp) water

350 g (12 oz) cod llet, cubed

12 large king prawns, cooked

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish

Place the oil and onion in a dish. Place on glass turntable and cook

on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until the onion is softened. Add the okra

and pepper and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in

the curry paste, tomatoes and the water. Cover and cook on 1000 W

for 5 minutes. or until boiling. Add the cod and cook on 1000 W for

3-5 minutes. Stir in the prawns and cook on 1000 W for a further

2-4 minutes or until the sh is cooked.

Fish Kebabs

Fish Balti

Fish

Defrosted joints

If the meat has previously been frozen,

ensure it is properly thawed before

cooking by micro wave.

Fat

Large amounts of fat absorb

microwave energy and can cause the

meat next to it to overcook. Always

choose pieces of meat that aren’t

excessively fatty.

Tips

Braised and stewed meat cooked

in a microwave has a slightly rm

texture and therefore it is essential to

purchase good quality meats.

When cooking a casserole, place a

saucer or small upturned plate over

the meat to keep it submerged in the

juices.

Crispy Bacon - Cover with a plain

piece of kitchen towel to minimise

splatter. Cook on 1000 W for approx.

50 seconds per rasher, or until desired

crispness is achieved.

How to cook small cuts of meat

by microwave

Some cuts of meat can be cooked

successfully by micro wave although

due to their short cooking times and

no heat source, they will not crisp and

brown.

They should always be cooked on a

microwave rack or upturned saucer to

lift them out of their juices.

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 onion, diced

1 clove of garlic, crushed

1 green pepper, diced

30 ml (2 tbsp) oil

100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced

225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef

150 ml (¼ pt ) red wine

15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs

100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon,

diced

400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

salt and pepper

Dish: large bowl

Mix onion, garlic, pepper and oil in a bowl. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until the onion is

soft. Stir in all the other ingredients. Cover and cook on 1000 W for

10 minutes then 600 W for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.

ingredients

SERVES 4

3-4 cloves garlic

1 cm (¼ ”) piece fresh ginger, grated

50 g (2 oz) ground almonds

3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water

3 whole cardamom pods

2 cloves

2.5 cm (1”) stick of cinnamon

1 onion chopped

2x15 ml (2 tbsp) oil

450 g (1 lb) boned lamb, trimmed and

cut into cubes

1 x 5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander

1 x 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

1.5 ml (¼ tsp) garam masala

1.5 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper

150 ml (¼ pt) single cream

salt and pepper

Dish: large casserole dish

Mix together the garlic, ginger, almonds and water to make a thick

paste. Place the cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, onion and oil in

the casserole dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

2 minutes. Add the lamb and cook for 5 mins on 1000 W or until light

brown in colour. Stir halfway. Stir in the rest of the spices, the almond

mixture, cream, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on 300 W for 40-

50 minutes or until the meat is tender. Stir the casserole 2-3 times

during the cooking time. Remove the whole cardamom pods, cloves

and cinnamon before serving with rice or other vegetables.

ingredients

SERVES 4

675 g (1½ lb) lamb, cubed

1 large onion, chopped

450 ml (¾ pt) hot chicken stock

15 ml (1 tbsp) dried rosemary

450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and

coarsely chopped

200 g carrots, peeled and cut into

chunks

salt and pepper

10 ml (2 tsp) cornour

50 g (2 oz) tasty cheese grated

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish

Place all the ingredients except cornour and cheese into casserole

dish. Place plate on top of meat to prevent meat drying out during

cooking. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

10 minutes, then 300 W for 40 minutes or until meat is tender. Mix

cornour with a little water and stir into casserole to thicken gravy.

Sprinkle with cheese and reheat on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until

cheese melts.

Bolognese Sauce

Lamb in a Spicy Cream and Almond Sauce

Lamb Casserole

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

SERVES 4

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed

2 large onions, sliced thinly

1 clove garlic, crushed

30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned our

15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar

300 ml (½ pt) hot beef stock

300 ml (½ pt) light ale

15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs

2 bay leaves

Dish: large casserole with lid

Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid, place

on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes. Stir then use

300 W for 90 minutes or until meat is tender, stir every 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves.

ingredients

SERVES 4

60ml (4 tbsp) light soy sauce

45ml (3 tbsp) spring onion, nely sliced

30ml (2 tbsp) soft brown sugar

15ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar or sherry

10ml (2 tsp) fresh ginger,

nely grated

450 g chicken, cubed

Dish: small glass bowl, Pyrex

dish

Mix marinade in a small glass bowl, heat on 1000 W for 30 seconds

- 1 minute, or until sugar has dissolved. Pour over the chicken. Cover

and marinade in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight. Cover with

pierced cling lm and place on glass turntable. Cook on 600 W for 10-

15 minutes. Stirring halfway.

ingredients

SERVES 4

100 g (4 oz) creamed coconut

90 ml (6 tbsp) crunchy peanut butter

45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice

30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce

large pinch of chilli powder

4 chicken breast llets, skinned

approx 600 g (1 lb 5 oz)

30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

5 ml (1 tsp) ground turmeric

5 ml (1 tsp) ve-spice powder

5 ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds

5 ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds

Dish: large jug, bowl, 4-8 wooden

skewers + large shallow dish

For the serving sauce: Crumble 50 g (2 oz) of creamed coconut into

a large jug. Add the peanut butter, 15 ml (1 tbsp) of the lemon juice,

15 ml (1 tbsp) of the soy sauce, the chilli powder and 300 ml (½ pt)

water. Place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 5-6 minutes

or until the sauce boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Turn into a

serving bowl. Cut the chicken into small chunks and place in a bowl.

Put the remaining creamed coconut, lemon juice and soy sauce into

a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients and blend

until smooth. Pour over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge

for 2-3 hours or overnight. Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers.

Place on a shallow dish, cover with any remaining marinade and cook

covered on 1000 W for 7-8 minutes or until cooked, turn and baste

frequently. Serve hot with the sauce for dipping.

Belgian Beef Casserole

Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken Satay

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

SERVES 4

Sauce

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour

15 ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar

15 ml (1 tbsp) white wine vinegar

15 ml (1 tbsp) orange juice

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato sauce

15 ml (1 tbsp) sherry

juice from pineapple

seasoning to taste

450 g (1 lb) pork llet, diced and

trimmed

1 green pepper sliced

225 g (8 oz) can pineapple chunks,

drained (reserve juice)

Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole

Mix all sauce ingredients together. Layer pork, pepper and pineapple in

casserole, pour over sauce. Cover, place casserole on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes then 440 W for 10-15 minutes or

until meat is tender. Stir halfway through cooking time.

ingredients

SERVES 4

25 g (1 oz) butter

2 medium onions, sliced

2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped

100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced

4 chicken breasts

300 ml (½ pt) hot chicken stock

400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes

salt and pepper

30 ml (2 tbsp) cornour

Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole

Place vegetables and butter in casserole. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Place

chicken on top of vegetables, cover with stock and tomatoes and add

salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes

then 300 W for 35-40 minutes or until well cooked through. Mix

cornour with a little water. Remove chicken from casserole, skim off

excess fat and stir in cornour paste. Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes.

Serve chicken with sauce poured over.

ingredients

SERVES 4

15 ml (1 tbsp) sunower oil

450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed

1 onion, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 green pepper, deseeded and cut

into strips

15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika

3 ml (½ tsp) ground cumin

400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

150 ml (¼ pt) hot pork or chicken

stock

175 g (6 oz) button mushrooms

black pepper

10 ml (2 tsps) cornour

30 ml (2 tbsp) crème frâiche

Dish: large casserole with lid

Place all the ingredients except the cornour and crème frâiche in a

casserole. Cover, place on glass turntable, and cook on 1000 W for

10 minutes. Stir the casserole, cover and cook on 300 W for

50 minutes, or until the meat is cooked. Stir once during cooking. Blend

the cornour with a little water and stir into the casserole. Cover and

cook for a further 5 minutes on 300 W or until thickened. Swirl in the

crème frâiche and serve immediately.

Paprika Pork Casserole

Chicken Casserole

Sweet and Sour Pork

Meat and Poultry

ingredients

SERVES 4

275g (10 oz) spaghetti

400g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed

225g (8 oz) green beans, halved

120g (4½ oz) tub fresh pesto

olive oil, for drizzling

salt and fresh ground black pepper

Dish: large bowl

Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1¾ pt) of boiling water.

Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 10-13 minutes

or until cooked. Drain and keep warm. Place the potatoes in a bowl

with 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water, cover and cook on 1000 W for 5-6

minutes, add the green beans and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or

until tender. Combine the spaghetti and vegetables together with 60 ml

(4 tbsps) of the liquid, from the potatoes and beans. Stir in the fresh

pesto, season to taste and serve drizzled with a little olive oil.

ingredients

SERVES 4

225 g (8 oz) mixed dried pasta i.e.

tagliatelle, twists, shells

1½ litre (3 pt) boiling water

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

25 g (1 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, peeled

and sliced

198 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained

Sauce:

40 g (1½ oz) butter

40 g (1½ oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) milk

30 ml (2 tbsp) Dry Vermouth (optional)

salt & pepper

100 g (4 oz) prawns to garnish

Dish: large bowl, shallow dish, jug

Cook pasta in large bowl with water, oil and salt. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 10-12 minutes (or Sensor Pasta,

see page 38) or until soft. Leave to stand for 2-3 minutes. Drain. Melt

butter in small dish on 1000 W for approx 40 seconds. Add mushrooms

and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until soft. To make sauce, melt

butter in a jug on 1000 W for 30-40 seconds. Stir in our to make a

roux. Gradually whisk in milk until well combined. Cook on 1000 W for

3-5 minutes or until smooth and glossy. Stir halfway through cooking.

Add Vermouth and season. Combine pasta, tuna and mushrooms in

dish. Pour sauce over and stir to mix thoroughly. Garnish with prawns.

ingredients

SERVES 2

175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice

600 ml (1 pt) hot chicken stock

450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock

30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice

1 medium onion, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

150 ml (¼ pt) sour cream

15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste

100 g (4 oz) frozen peas

30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped

2 hardboiled eggs, chopped

Dish: large casserole,

shallow dish, small bowl

Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.

Place the sh in a shallow dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover and

cook on 1000 W for 5-6 minutes or until cooked. Skin and ake.

Place onion and oil in a small bowl, cover and cook on 1000 W for

3-4 minutes or until softened. Combine sour cream with curry paste.

Mix into rice then stir in aked sh, onion, peas, parsley, eggs and

seasoning. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 3-5 minutes until

piping hot.

Pesto Spaghetti

Tuna Pasta Bake

Kedgeree

Pasta and Rice

ingredients

SERVES 4

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, nely chopped

2 cm (¾”) fresh root ginger, peeled and

chopped

10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds

3 ml (½ tsp) turmeric

1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed

275 g (10 oz) risotto rice

475ml (1 pt) hot chicken stock

75 g (3 oz) ready to eat dried apricots,

chopped

50 g (2 oz) sultanas

salt and pepper

Dish: large bowl

Place the oil, onion and ginger in a large bowl. Cover, place on glass

turntable, and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until softened. Add the

cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and chicken. Cover and cook on 1000 W for

1 minute. Add the rice, stock, apricots and sultanas. Cover and cook

on 1000 W for 10 minutes and then 600 W for 8 minutes or until the

chicken and rice are cooked. Season to taste, cover and allow to stand

5 minutes before serving.

ingredients

SERVES 4

350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic crushed

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

1 aubergine, cubed

400 g (14 oz) tin of chopped tomatoes

5 ml (1 tsp) basil

15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

15 g (½ oz) butter

salt and pepper

10 black olives, stoned

100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, diced

30 ml (2 tbsp) parmesan cheese,

grated

Dish: large bowl

Place the pasta in a large bowl with 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover,

place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 7-8 minutes or until

tender. Drain. Place onion, garlic and oil in a bowl, cover and cook

on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the remaining ingredients

except the mozzarella, parmesan cheese and pasta, cover and cook

on 1000 W for 6 minutes. Mix the drained pasta with the mozzarella.

Place in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with

parmesan. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes until piping hot.

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 large onion, sliced

225 g (8 oz) courgettes, thickly sliced

225 g (8 oz) green beans, chopped

225 g (8 oz) carrots, thickly sliced

1 small cauliower, broken into orets

396 g (14 oz) can chick peas, drained

5 ml (1 tsp) tumeric

3 ml (½ tsp) cinnamon

salt

1 clove garlic, crushed

300 ml (½ pt) hot vegetable stock

350 g (12 oz) couscous

Dish: large casserole

Place all the vegetables in a large casserole with the spices, salt,

garlic and chick peas. Add the hot vegetable stock. Cover, place on

glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 16-18 minutes or until the

vegetables are tender. Drain. Pour 450 ml (¾ pt) of boiling water over

the couscous. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Cover and cook on 600 W

for 5 minutes or until warm and uffed. Separate the grains with a fork

and stir in the vegetables.

Fruity Chicken Risotto

Tagliatelle Toscana

Vegetable Couscous

Pasta and Rice

ingredients

SERVES 4 - 6

1 garlic clove, halved

300 ml (½ pt) dry white wine

450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated

25 g (1 oz) plain our

Pinch of pepper

Pinch of grated nutmeg

Paprika for sprinkling

Dish: large 2 litre (4 pt) bowl

Place garlic and wine in the bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook

on 1000 W for 4 minutes, or until wine is just boiling. In another bowl

mix the cheese and our together, until evenly combined. Remove

the garlic from the wine and discard. Add half of the cheese mixture,

stirring constantly until the cheese melts. Cook on 1000 W for 1 minute,

then stir in the rest of the cheese mixture. Return to the microwave and

cook again for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 1000 W. Season with pepper

and nutmeg. Sprinkle with Paprika, if desired. Serve with chunks of

french bread, or vegetables.

Piercing

Always pierce egg yolk and white to

stop them exploding when poaching or

frying in a microwave.

Boiled eggs in shells

Never attempt to cook a boiled egg

by microwave. They can explode

dangerously.

Quiches

Always cook quiches on 300 W to

avoid curdling the egg lling.

ingredients

SERVES 4

2 onions, nely chopped

50 g (2 oz) butter or margarine

225 g (8 oz) long grain rice

600 ml (1 pt) hot chicken stock

800 g (1½ lb) tin tomatoes

100 g (4 oz) mature cheddar cheese,

grated

25 g (1 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated

salt and pepper

1 bunch of chives, chopped

Dish: large casserole

Place the onions and butter in a large casserole. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in

the rice, cover and cook on 1000 W for 1 minute. Add the hot stock and

tomatoes, cover and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes and then 600 W

power for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Stir halfway during

cooking. Season and stir in 75 g (3 oz) cheese. Cover and leave to

stand for 5 minutes (this enables the rice to absorb any excess stock).

Serve the Risotto sprinkled with remaining cheese and chives.

ingredients

SERVES 2

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive or

vegetable oil

½ red pepper,

deseeded & diced

½ green pepper,

deseeded & diced

1 onion nely chopped

4 eggs

3 ml (½ tsp) basil

salt and pepper to taste

Dish: large 2 litre (4 pt) bowl,

dinner plate

Place oil and vegetables in a bowl. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Grease the plate and

spread with vegetables. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper and pour

over the vegetables. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until eggs

are softly set, but still moist, beating with a fork several times during

cooking. Allow to stand covered for 2 minutes before serving.

Cheese and Eggs

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Cheesey Risotto

Piperade

Cheese and Egg Dishes

ingredients

SERVES 4

225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry

1 medium onion, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) oil

6 streaky bacon rashers cut into pieces,

or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips

2 eggs

150 ml (¼ pt) single cream

salt and pepper to taste

50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated

Dish: 20 cm (8”) an dish, small

bowl

Roll out pastry and use to line the an dish. Prick base of pastry with a

fork, chill for 15 minutes. Line base of pastry with kitchen towel. Place

on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until pastry

is starting to dry. Place the onion, bacon and oil in a small bowl. Cover

and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Drain onion

and bacon, then place in bottom of an case. Beat the eggs, cream,

salt and pepper and pour over the bacon. Sprinkle with cheese and

cook uncovered on 440 W for 11-12 minutes or until just set.

ingredients

SERVES 4

675 g (1½ lb) new potatoes

225 g (8 oz) broccoli orets

150 ml (¼ pt) soured cream

75 g (3 oz) Gruyère cheese, grated

seasoning

Dish: large bowl + shallow oval

dish

Cut potatoes in half (or quarters if large). Place in a bowl with 90 ml

(6 tbsp) of water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W

for 8-10 minutes Add the broccoli to the potatoes and cook for a

further 4-6 minutes on 1000 W or until tender. Mix together half the

cheese and the cream. Arrange the potato and broccoli in a heatproof

dish in a single layer, pour the cream mixture over them and sprinkle

the rest of the cheese on top. Cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes until

cheese melts.

ingredients

SERVES 4

175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni

40 g (1½ oz) butter

1 small onion, nely chopped

100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped

40 g (1½ oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) milk

5 ml (1 tsp) french mustard

150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated

salt and pepper

30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs

Dish: large dish + jug

Place macaroni in 450 ml (¾ pt) boiling water. Cover, place on glass

turntable and cook on 1000 W for 7-8 minutes or until soft. Drain. Place

butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes or

until onion is soft. Stir halfway through cooking. Stir in our and cook

for 30 seconds on 1000 W. Gradually add milk stir well and season.

Cook on 1000 W for 5-7 minutes or until sauce is thick and bubbling.

Stir twice during cooking. Add mustard and 100 g (4 oz) grated

cheese. Place the macaroni in a large dish and pour over the sauce.

Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese. Cook on 1000 W for

2-3 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.

Quiche Lorraine

Creamy Cheese, Potato & Broccoli Bake

Macaroni Cheese

Cheese and Egg Dishes

§ Root vegetables. i.e. carrots,

swede, should be cut into slices,

strips or cubes.

§ Do not mix fresh and frozen

vegetables as the cooking times

may be different.

§ Cabbage should be shredded and

cooked by power and time.

§ Fresh vegetables require 45 ml

(3 tbsp) water.

§ If cooking potatoes with other

vegetables, only cook with other

Root vegetables.

§ Never add salt to vegetables before

microwaving. Remember the

avour of microwaved vegetables is

much better than boiled.

§ Always cook vegetables in a dish

that is a suitable size. Use at

dishes not basins. Always cover

with microwave cling lm 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.

§ Whole cauliower should be

cooked upside down on 600 W

power for 10 minutes approx. with

90 ml (6 tbsp) water.

Jacket Potatoes

Varieties of potatoes vary in their

suitability for cooking by microwave.

We recommend Maris Piper for

consistently good results. The cooking

times given may need adjustment for

other varieties. The ideal size of potato

to be cooked by microwave is 200 g -

250 g (7-9 oz).

Before Cooking

Wash potatoes and prick skins several

times. Spread around edge of glass

turntable.

After Cooking

Remove from oven and wrap in

aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave

to stand for 5 minutes.

Vegetables and Vegetarian

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 aubergine, diced

1 courgette, diced

1 onion, diced

1 green pepper, trimmed and diced

1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed

400 g (14 oz) can of

tomatoes

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Dish: large dish + jug

Combine all ingredients in a casserole. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir

halfway through cooking time.

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 clove of garlic, halved

675 g (1½ lb) potatoes,

sliced very thinly

pinch nutmeg

pepper and salt

150 ml (¼ pt) double cream

25 g (1 oz) butter

Dish: 20 cm (8”) shallow dish

Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish and discard. Layer the potato

slices in the dish, seasoning with salt and pepper and nutmeg between

each layer. Pour the cream evenly over the top of the potatoes and dot

with butter. Place on glass turntable, cook on 600 W for 15-18 minutes.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

1 large onion, chopped

25 g (1 oz) butter

1 clove of garlic, crushed

225 g (8 oz) each of

diced carrots, diced leeks, diced

courgettes

1 green pepper, chopped

150 ml (¼ pt) hot vegetable stock

salt and pepper to taste

500 ml (½ pt) prepared

tomato sauce

175 g (6 oz) fresh lasagne

225 g (8 oz) Mozzarella cheese

Dish: large bowl, large

shallow rectangular or

Pyrex® heatproof dish

Place onion, butter and garlic in a bowl, cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes. Add vegetables and stock,

re-cover and cook on 1000 W for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are

soft. Season to taste. 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 175 g (6 oz) of the cheese and layer on top of

vegetables. Continue layering until ingredients are all used ending with

a tomato sauce layer. Grate remaining cheese and arrange over top in

3 diagonal bands. Cook on 1000 W for 20 minutes or until piping hot.

(Brown under a preheated grill if desired).

Ratatouille

Gratin Dauphinois

Vegetable Lasagne

Vegetables and Vegetarian

ingredients

SERVES 4

4 medium sweet potatoes

1 large tomato, sliced

75 g (1.8 oz) spicy sausage, sliced

30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped

100 g (3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated

salt and pepper

Dish: shallow heatproof dish

Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket Potato auto

sensor program, see page 37. Split the potatoes horizontally, keeping

the edge joined. Place in dish. Layer the tomatoes and the sausage

alternately over the potatoes. Season and sprinkle with coriander and

the grated cheese. Place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

3-5 minutes until the cheese melts.

ingredients

SERVES 4

1 cauliower, cut into orets

90 ml (6 tbsp) water

25 g (1 oz) butter

25 g (1 oz) our

3 ml (½ tsp) French mustard

300 ml (½ pt) milk

seasoning to taste

Topping:

75 g (3 oz) grated cheese

15 ml (1 tbsp) brown

breadcrumbs

Dish: large bowl, shallow

casserole, jug

Place cauliower in a bowl. Add water. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 600 W for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in

casserole. Melt butter on 1000 W in jug for 20-30 seconds. Stir in our

and mustard. Cook for a further 10 seconds. Add milk gradually. Stir

well and season. Cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is

thick and bubbling. Stir once halfway during cooking. Stir in 50 g (2 oz)

grated cheese. Pour the sauce over the cauliower. Top with remaining

cheese and breadcrumbs. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until

piping hot.

ingredients

SERVES 4

2 onions, chopped

15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 large aubergine, chopped

2 courgettes, sliced

1 large red pepper, deseeded and

sliced

1 large green pepper,

deseeded and sliced

400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

300 ml (½ pt) vegetable stock

5 ml (1 tsp) chopped rosemary

10 ml (2 tsp) chopped thyme

100 g (4 oz) red lentils

Dish: large casserole + lid

Place onions, oil, and garlic in the casserole. Place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 3 minutes. Add chopped aubergine,

courgettes, and peppers to the casserole. Cook on 1000 W for

4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, herbs and lentils.

Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Stir and then cook covered on 440 W

for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cauliower Cheese

Red Lentil Casserole

Vegetables and Vegetarian

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

75 g (3 oz) tomato purée

3 carrots, chopped

1 red and 1 green pepper, seeded

and sliced

150 g (5 oz) tinned sweetcorn,

4 sticks celery, sliced

2 courgette, sliced

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

10 ml (2 tsp) mild chilli powder

2.5 ml (½ tsp) cayenne pepper

400 g (14 oz) canned, chopped

tomatoes

225 g (8 oz) canned haricot beans,

drained

400 g (14 oz) canned red kidney beans

in chilli sauce

300 ml (½ pint) hot vegetable stock

15 ml (1 tbsp) cornour blended with

water

Dish: large bowl

Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a large bowl. Place on

glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots,

red and green pepper and sweetcorn, mix well. Cover and cook on

1000 W for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients (apart from

the cornour), mix well. Cook on 600 W for 35 minutes, stir 3-4 times

during cooking. Add the blended cornour, mix well and cook on

1000 W for 5 minutes.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

10 g butter

2 cloves garlic, crushed

5 ml (1 tsp) dried rosemary

3 ml (½ tsp) salt

1.5 ml (¼ tsp) black pepper

700 g (1½ lbs) red potatoes

Dish: (8 inch) 20 cm square dish

Place the butter and garlic in dish. Place on glass turntable and cook

on 600 W for 40 seconds or until the butter melts. Add rosemary, salt,

black pepper and potatoes and toss well. Cover and cook on 1000 W

for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

100 g (4 oz) black-eye beans, soaked

overnight

100 g (4 oz) adzuki beans, soaked

overnight

15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 yellow pepper, chopped

10 ml (2 tsp) caraway seeds, lightly

crushed

15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika

397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes

175 g (6 oz) mushrooms, thickly sliced

60 ml (4 tbsp) natural yoghurt

salt and pepper

Garnish:

fresh parsley, chopped

Dish: large bowl

Drain the beans, rinse well and place in a large bowl. Add 600 ml (1 pt)

boiling water. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

15 minutes then 440 W for 30 minutes or until tender. Place the oil,

garlic, yellow pepper, caraway seeds and paprika in a large casserole.

Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes or until softened. Add

drained, rinsed beans, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on

1000 W for 8-10 minutes or until piping hot and the mushrooms are

soft. Stir once during cooking. Stir in 30 ml (2 tbsp) yoghurt and season

to taste. Drizzle remaining yoghurt on top and sprinkle with parsley.

Vegetable Chilli

Rosemary Potatoes

Spicy Bean Goulash

Vegetables and Vegetarian

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

385 g (13 oz) can apple slices

100 g (4 oz) margarine

100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar

2 eggs, beaten

50 g (2 oz) ground almonds

50 g (2 oz) self raising our

5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice

60 ml (4 tbsp) aked almonds

Dish: 22 cm (8½”) Pyrex® or

microwave safe dish

Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish. Beat together the

remaining ingredients except the aked almonds until smooth. Spread

over the top of the apples and sprinkle with aked almonds. Place dish

on glass turntable and cook on 600 W for 9-11 minutes or until cooked.

Test with a skewer to ensure the middle is cooked.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored

and sliced

125 g (4½ oz ) butter,

175 g (6 oz) light brown sugar

175 g (6 oz) porridge oats

125 g (4½ oz ) plain our

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon

2.5 ml (½ tsp) mixed spice

Dish: 20cm (8inch) square dish,

bowl

Spread the apples evenly over the base of the dish. Melt the butter in

bowl on glass turntable on 600 W for 1 minute. Add the sugar, oats,

our and spices and mix. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the apples.

Cook on 1000 W for 10-12 minutes until the apples can be easily

pierced with a knife.

ingredients

SERVES 6

200 g (7 oz) fresh dates, stoned and

nely chopped

175 g (6 oz) self-raising our

5 ml (1 tsp) baking powder

5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence

15 ml (1 tbsp) Camp coee essence

100 ml (3½  oz) milk

75 g (3 oz) butter

150 g (5 oz) caster sugar

2 eggs lightly beaten

For the sauce:

150 g (6 oz) soft muscovado sugar

75 ml (5 tbsp) double cream

75 g (3 oz) butter

Dish: Large bowl, large jug

Pour 175 ml (6  oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set

aside to cool. Sift together our and baking powder. Add vanilla and

coffee essence to the milk. Cream the butter and sugar until light and

uffy. Add eggs a little at a time. Fold in the our and avoured milk,

then pour in the date mixture. Place on glass turntable and cook on

1000 W for 7 minutes and leave to stand for 10 minutes.

Sauce: Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Place on the base of the

oven. Cook on 1000 W for 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking on

1000 W in 1 minute intervals until smooth and hot.

Almond Eve’s Pudding

Apple Crisp

Date Pudding and Butterscotch Sauce

Puddings and Desserts

ingredients

SERVES 6

grated rind of 2 lemons

500 ml (18  oz.) full fat milk

1 cinnamon stick

½ tsp nutmeg

4 medium egg yolks

50 g (2 oz) caster sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) cornour

80 g (2.8 oz) demerara sugar

Dish: 6 individual heatproof

ramekins, large jug

Place the grated rind of the lemons with the milk, cinnamon and

nutmeg in a large jug, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W

for 4 minutes. Allow to cool. Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until

pale and foamy, then stir in the cornour. Strain the milk into the egg

mixture and then cook on 1000 W for 4-5 minutes or until thickened.

Stir frequently. Pour into 6 ramekin dishes and allow to cool for 4 hours

or overnight. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and place under a hot grill

to caramelise the top.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

150 g (5 oz) self-raising our

pinch of salt

50 g (2 oz) caster sugar

50 g (2 oz) suet

1 egg

150 ml (¼ pt) milk

30 ml (2 tbsp) jam or golden syrup

Optional:

add 1 tbsp of sultanas to dry

ingredients

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin,

greased

In a mixing bowl, sift together the our and salt. Stir in the sugar and

suet. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to

a soft dropping consistency. Put the jam in the base of the greased

pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over. Place on glass turntable,

cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes until rm.

ingredients

SERVES 6-8

1 cooking apple, peeled and grated

1 carrot, peeled and grated

1 orange, juice and grated rind of

400 g (14 oz) mixed dried fruit

45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy

15 ml (1 tbsp) black treacle

50 g (2 oz) self-raising our

pinch of salt

15 ml (1 tbsp) cocoa

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice

3 ml (½ tsp) nutmeg

100 g (4 oz) shredded suet

150 g (5 oz) fresh breadcrumbs

50 g (2 oz) mixed peel

50 g (2 oz) aked almonds

2 eggs, beaten

Dish: large bowl, 1.3 litre (2½ pt)

pudding basin lightly greased

Place apple and carrot in a large bowl. Cover, place on glass turntable

and cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes. Beat well to make a thick purée.

Stir in juice, rind and mixed fruit. Cook on 1000 W for 2 minutes. Stir

in brandy and treacle. Stand for 5 minutes. Beat in rest of ingredients.

Press into the pudding basin. Cover, place on glass turntable with

greaseproof paper and cook on 1000 W for 4 minutes. Stand for

5 minutes. Cook on 1000 W for another 2 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes.

N.B. One of the advantages of using your microwave to make this

traditional pudding 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 avour will not improve with keeping, unlike

a traditionally steamed pudding.

Lemon Brulee

Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding

Christmas Pudding

Puddings and Desserts

ingredients

SERVES 4

4 medium sized apples

30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar

25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit

25 g (1 oz) butter

Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish

Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. Mix together the

sugar and fruit and ll the centres of the apples. Dot the top with butter.

Stand the apples in a suitable dish, place on glass turntable and cook

on 1000 W for 5-7 minutes before serving.

The apples will look quite green when removed from the oven, but

they should feel slightly soft when tested with a sharp knife. During the

standing time, the colour will become dull and the apples will be tender.

The apples will overcook very easily, so take care to undercook slightly.

For 1 baked apple cook for 2-3 minutes. For 2 baked apples cook for

3-5 minutes.

ingredients

SERVES 4-6

1 whole orange

175 g (6 oz) self-raising our, sifted

100 g (4 oz) soft margarine

100 g (4 oz) caster sugar

1 orange, juice and grated rind of

2 eggs, beaten

100 g (4 oz) chocolate drops

Dish: 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin

Cut one orange into slices and arrange around the sides of the basin.

Mix our, margarine, sugar, grated rind and orange juice and eggs and

beat well until thoroughly mixed. Stir in chocolate drops. Spoon mixture

into pudding basin, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

6-7 minutes or until just set.

ingredients

SERVES 8

175 g (6 oz) butter, softened

175 g (6 oz) light brown sugar

few drops vanilla essence

4 eggs, beaten

200 g (7 oz) self raising

wholemeal our

25 g (1 oz) cocoa powder

75 g (3 oz) white chocolate, roughly

chopped

Sauce:

150g g (5.3 oz) white chocolate

210 ml (14 tbsp) single cream

Dish: 675 g (1-1½ lb), microwavable

loaf dish, greased, medium sized

bowl

Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla essence together until light and

uffy, then gently beat in the eggs and half the our. Fold in remaining

our and cocoa. Stir in the chopped chocolate and spoon mixture into

a dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on 600 W for 8-9 minutes.

The cake is cooked when a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake

comes out clean. Leave to stand, covered while sauce is made.

For the sauce: place the chocolate and cream into a bowl. Cook on

600 W for 3-4 minutes, stirring well after each minute, until chocolate

has melted. Allow to cool a little. Serve the cake sliced with a little of

the sauce poured over.

Baked Apples

Orange and Chocolate Drop Pudding

Hot Chocolate Cake

Puddings and Desserts

ingredients

30 g (1 oz) butter

30 g (1 oz) our

600 ml (1 pt) milk

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

Place butter in jug, place on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for

20-40 seconds. Stir in the our to make a roux. Add the milk gradually

stirring continuously until well combined. Cook for 2 minutes on

1000 W. Stir and cook for a further 3 minutes. Sauce should be smooth

and glossy and coat the back of a spoon.

ingredients

45ml (3 tbsp) custard powder

15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar

600 ml (1 pt) cold milk

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

Mix together the custard powder, sugar and a little milk to form a

smooth paste. Blend in the remaining milk, whisking well. Place jug

on glass turntable and cook on 1000 W for 4-6 minutes. Whisk well

halfway through cooking time and again at the end.

Container size

Always use a container or jug at least

twice the capacity of the sauce, to

avoid boiling over.

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

1000 W and stir halfway.

Power level

Most sauces require 1000 W for

cooking. Sauces containing eggs

should be cooked on 300 W.

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

3 egg yolks

30 ml (2 tbsp) white wine vinegar

100 g (4 oz) chilled, unsalted butter,

cut into cubes

pepper

Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) jug

Place egg yolks and vinegar in a jug. Beat well. Drop cubes of butter

on top. Place on glass turntable cook on 1000 W for 10 seconds.

Whisk. Cook on 1000 W for 10 seconds. Whisk again and cook on

1000 W for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 second stages until sauce is thick

and creamy. Season and serve immediately with salmon steaks or

asparagus spears.

White Pouring Sauce

Sauces

Custard

Hollandaise Sauce

Sauces

Dish shape

Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes

in, especially dense cakes. They help

prevent the outside edge of the cake

overcooking before the dense centre is

cooked through.

Keeping quality

Light sponge type cakes cook very

quickly by microwave and so should be

cooked as required, since their keeping

quality is not as long as those baked

traditionally.

Consistency

Generally cakes to be cooked by

microwave should have a softer

consistency than those baked

traditionally. As a general rule add 15-

30 ml (1-2 tbsp) of milk or water to the

mixture.

Covering

Just as you wouldn’t cover a cake

baked in a traditional oven, never cover

your cakes cooked by microwave.

Dish size

Always use the exact dish size stated

in the following recipes, otherwise

cooking times and results will be

affected.

Mixing/beating

Cakes cooked by microwave need to

be well mixed, but not over beaten.

Generally it is unnecessary to cream

butter and sugar or beat eggs in an

electric mixer or food processor. Do

not attempt to cook whisked/fatless

sponges, or any cakes containing

whisked egg white.

Eggs

The following recipes have been tested

using medium eggs. Using a different

size of egg may affect cooking times.

ingredients

100 g (4 oz) self raising our

100 g (4 oz) soft margarine

100 g (4 oz) caster sugar

2 eggs

30 ml (2 tbsp) milk

Dish: 18 cm (7”) soue dish,

based lined with greaseproof

paper

Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well until smooth.

For best results use an electric whisk. Tip into prepared dish and

smooth the top. Place on glass turntable and cook on 600 W for 6

minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack. The

cake is cooked when it has just dried on the top. Do not overcook as

overcooked cakes stale quickly.

N.B. Flavourings can be mixed in e.g. dried fruit, or toppings (Max.

30 m 1-2 tbsp) can be placed in the bottom of the bowl e.g. jam/

treacle/pineapple rings. It is important not to use too much as this will

cause the pudding to undercook.

ingredients

100 g (4 oz) plain chocolate

100 g (4 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) soft dark brown sugar

100 g (4 oz) self-raising our

10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powder

pinch salt

2 eggs, beaten

3 ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence

100 g (4 oz) walnuts, chopped

Dish: 20 cm (8”) square dish base

lined with greaseproof

Place chocolate and butter in a bowl, place on glass turntable and

cook on 1000 W for 1 minute or until chocolate has melted. Stir in all

other ingredients and beat well. Pour into dish and cook on 600 W for

4-5 minutes or until just slightly sticky. Allow to cool and then cut into

squares.

Baking

Sponge Cake

Boston Brownies

Baking

ingredients

2 eggs beaten

150 ml (¼ pt) vegetable or corn oil

150 g (5 oz) self-raising wholemeal our

100 g (4 oz) soft light brown sugar

10 ml (2 tsp) cinnamon

75 g (3 oz) raisins

100 g (4 oz) carrots, grated

Icing

50 g (2 oz) cream cheese

50 g (2 oz) butter

100 g (4 oz) icing sugar

10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice

50 g (2 oz) walnuts, chopped

Dish: 25 cm (10”) ring mould, based

lined with greaseproof paper

Mix eggs and oil together. Combine our, sugar, cinnamon, raisins

and carrots in a mixing bowl. Pour egg mixture into our and stir well

until well combined. Pour into ring mould place on glass turntable and

cook on 600 W for 8 minutes or until rm. Stand for 10 minutes before

turning out. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat

in icing sugar and lemon juice. Spread over sides and top of cake and

sprinkle with walnuts.

ingredients

MAKES: 8 slices

75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine

30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup

75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar

150 g (5 oz) porridge oats

50 g (2 oz) raisins

Dish: bowl, 20 cm (8”) round an

dish

Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl, place on a glass turntable and

cook on 1000 W for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the oats and

raisins. Press into dish. Cook on 1000 W for 3-4 minutes or until rm.

Allow to cool slightly then cut into pieces.

ingredients

100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine

100 g (4 oz) golden syrup

100 g (4 oz) black treacle

75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar

100 g (4 oz) self-raising our

100 g (4 oz) plain wholemeal our

5 ml (1 tsp) mixed spice

30 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger

5 ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

pinch salt

150 ml (¼ pt) milk

2 eggs beaten

Dish: bowl, 20 cm (8”) Soué dish

base lined with greaseproof

Place butter, syrup, treacle and sugar in a bowl and heat on 1000 W

for 1-2 minutes or until fat has melted. Place ours, spices, bicarbonate

and salt in a large bowl. Stir in treacle mixture and mix well. Stir in

milk and eggs and beat until smooth. Pour into dish, place on glass

turntable and cook on 600 W for 8-9 minutes or until set around edges.

The cake will appear slightly wet in centre, but will continue cooking as

it cools.

Chewy Flapjacks

Ginger Cake

Carrot Cake

Baking

Sterilizing jars

Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave

ready for your jams. Half ll with water

and heat them on 1000 W until water

boils (approx 3 minutes for 2 jars).

Empty and drain upside down on

kitchen paper. The jars should be warm

when lled with jam. If you wish to

cook larger quantities than given in the

recipes below, revert to the traditional

hob method, using a traditional recipe.

Dish size

Always use a very large pyrex bowl.

Do not attempt to use jam pans or

saucepans in your microwave.

Do not leave jams unattended

during cooking because of the high

sugar content.

Covering

Do not cover preserves whilst cooking,

apart from if recommended in the

recipe.

We do not recommend that you use

your microwave to sterilize babies’

bottles.

Do not seal preserving jars in your

microwave.

Setting point

To determine whether setting point is

reached, place a couple of drops of jam

or marmalade on a cold saucer (put

one in the fridge whilst making the jam).

Leave to cool. The jam should wrinkle

on the surface when your nger pushes

across the top.

ingredients

Makes approx 1½ lbs jam

450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed

450 g (1 lb) caster sugar

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

5 ml (1 tsp) butter

Dish: large bowl

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Place on glass turntable,

cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes (10-15 minutes if using frozen fruit),

stirring frequently. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar

has dissolved. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl.

Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is

reached – approx. 15-25 minutes. Test regularly for setting point.

ingredients

Makes 2 lbs

4 lemons, grated rind and juice of

450 g (1 lb) caster sugar

4 eggs, well beaten

100 g (4 oz) butter

Dish: large bowl

Place all ingredients in bowl. Mix well. Place on glass turntable, cook

on 1000 W for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to cook in 1 minute stages

until mixture starts to thicken, then cook for 30 seconds at a time until

mixture coats back of spoon. (The eggs will curdle if overcooked). The

mixture will thicken on cooling. Pot into warm jars. Cover with a circle

of waxed paper and a jam pot cover.

ingredients

Makes approx 1½ - 2 lbs

45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil

4 large red onions halved and thinly

sliced

50 g (2 oz) demerara sugar

100 g (4 oz) sultanas

300 ml (½ pint) red wine

125 ml (4  oz) red wine vinegar

Dish: large bowl

Put oil in bowl with onions. Place on glass turntable and soften on

1000 W for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway. Add all other ingredients

and mix well. Cook on 600 W for 20 minutes, or until onions are soft.

Cool slightly, then pour into a jar. Allow to cool thoroughly before

chilling.

Preserves

Soft Fruit Jam

Lemon Curd

Red Onion Chutney

Preserves

ingredients

Dish: 6 pt bowl

450 g (1 lb) seville oranges

1 lemon

900 ml (1½ pts) water

450 g (1 lb) sugar

knob of butter

Dish: 6 pt bowl

Zest oranges and lemon ensuring all the pith is left on the fruit. Set the

rind aside. Place the peeled fruit in a food processor and chop until

the pips are broken. Place the chopped mixture in a large bowl and

pour over the boiling water. Cover and cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes.

Strain the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl pressing the

pulp well until all the juice is extracted. Discard the pulp.

Stir the shredded rind into the hot juice and cook uncovered on 1000 W

for 10 minutes until rind is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar

until dissolved. Cook on 1000 W for 8 minutes covered. Stir in the

butter and cook for 30-40 minutes or until setting point. Leave to stand

for 10 minutes then pour into warmed sterilized jars.

NB: Do not double this recipe because it will boil over.

ingredients

Makes approx 2 lbs

675 g (1½ lb) tomatoes

225 g (8 oz) cooking apples, peeled

and sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

100 g (4 oz) granulated sugar

30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

5 ml (1 tsp) salt

200 ml (7 . oz) white distilled vinegar

10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger

2 ml (¼ tsp) cayenne pepper

3 ml (½ tsp) mustard powder

Dish: large bowl

Prick the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and

leave for 5 minutes. Drain. Peel off skin and roughly chop esh. Blend

apple and onion in a food processor to a thick purée. Combine all

ingredients together in a bowl. Place on glass turntable and cook on

1000 W for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook on 1000 W for a

further 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick with no excess liquid.

Leave to stand covered for 10 minutes then stir and pour into sterilised

jars. Cover and label.

ingredients

Makes approx 2-2½ lbs

675 g (1½ lb) plums or damsons

200 ml (7 . oz) water

675 g (1½ lb) jam sugar

15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice

5 ml (1 tsp) butter

Dish: large bowl

Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Place on

glass turntable, cook on 1000 W for 10 minutes or until the fruit is soft.

Add the rest of ingredients. Cook on 1000 W for 5 minutes. stirring

frequently. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl and

bring to the boil on 1000 W. Continue to cook. Do not cover until setting

point is reached - approx. 20-25 minutes, opening the door and testing

regularly. Leave to cool slightly, remove the stones, then pot, seal and

label.

Orange Marmalade

Tomato Chutney

Plum Jam

Preserves

Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?

A: When the oven does not turn on,

check the following:

1. Is the oven plugged in securely?

Remove the plug from the outlet,

wait 10 seconds and reinsert.

2. Check the circuit breaker and the

fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or

replace the fuse if it is tripped or

blown.

3. If the circuit breaker or fuse is all

right, plug another appliance into

the outlet. If the other appliance

works, there probably is a problem

with the oven. If the other

appliance does not work, there

probably is a problem with the

outlet.

If it seems that there is a problem

with the oven, contact an

authorized Service Centre.

Q: My microwave oven causes

interference with my TV. Is

this normal?

A: Some radio and TV interference

might occur when you cook

with the microwave oven.

This interference is similar to

the interference caused by small

appliances such as mixers,

vacuums, blow dryers, etc. It does

not indicate a problem with your

oven.

Q: The oven won’t accept my

program. Why?

A: The oven is designed not to

accept an incorrect program. For

example, the oven will not accept

a fourth stage, and will not accept

an Auto Weight Program after

Delay Start.

Q: Sometimes warm air comes

from the oven vents. Why?

A: The heat given off from the

cooking food warms the air in the

oven cavity. This warmed air

is carried out of the oven by the

air ow pattern in the oven. There

are no microwaves in the air. The

oven vents should never be

blocked during cooking.

Q: The oven stops cooking

and 'H00', 'H97' or 'H98'

appears in the display. Why?

A: This display indicates a problem

with the microwave generation

system. Please contact an

authorised Service Centre.

Questions and Answers

Building-in Your Oven (For NN-ST48KS only)

1. In case of tting into an oven

housing, please use Panasonic’s

Trim Kit. NN-TK612GSCP-

Stainless.

2. Microwave ovens should not be

built into a unit directly above a

top front venting a conventional

cooker. This will invalidate your

one year guarantee.

3. A microwave which is built in must

be more than 850 mm above oor

level. Read Trim- Kit instructions

carefully before installation.

It is recommended that the

microwave oven is placed below

a conventional oven to avoid

heat damage to the facia of the

microwave.

Technical Specications

This product is an equipment that fullls 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

purpose of warming or cooking food. Class B means that this product may be used in normal

household areas.

Manufactured by: Panasonic Appliances Microwave Oven (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

888, 898 Longdong Road. Pudong, Shanghai, 201203, China.

Imported by: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

REP. EU: Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

Manufacturer Panasonic

Model

NN-ST46KB, NN-ST45KW, NN-ST48KS

Power Supply

230-240 V 50 Hz

Operating Frequency:

2450 MHz

Input Power:

Initial Maximum 1550 W

Microwave 950 W

Output Power: Microwave

1000 W (IEC-60705)

External Dimensions

525 mm (W) x 388 mm (D) x 310 mm (H)

Overall Cavity Dimensions

355 mm (W) x 365 mm (D) x 251 mm (H)

Uncrated Weight (approx.)

11.5 Kg

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