Panasonic DS59 Speed Convection Oven Grill Flatbed Instruction Manual

DS59 Speed Convection Oven Grill Flatbed

Specifications

• Product: Steam Combination Microwave Oven

• Intended Use: Household Use Only

• Power Output: 1000 Watts (IEC)

• Heating Category for Small Packs of Food: Microwave symbol
  ‘E’

• Customer Communications Centre: 0344 844 3899

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions
carefully and keep them for future reference.

Adjusting Cooking Times

Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using cookbooks other
than the provided one, remember to adjust cooking times
accordingly.

Heating Category

The symbol ‘E’ indicates the heating category for your oven when
cooking or reheating convenience foods. Refer carefully to the
packet instructions on convenience foods as some may only display
information for B or D rated ovens.

Reheating and Cooking Guidelines

If the packet instructions do not provide guidelines for your
oven, refer to pages 97-112 of the provided book for additional
reheating and cooking guidelines.

Checking Food Progress

Always check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by
simply opening the door. After checking, press the Dial to continue
the cooking time.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Where can I order selected spares and accessories?

A: You can order selected spares and accessories directly online
at www.panasonic.co.uk or by
calling the Customer Communications Centre at 0344 844 3899.

Q: Where can I find cookery advice?

A: For cookery advice, you can call 01344 862108 (open Monday to
Wednesday 9 am – 12 pm) or visit the website at experience-fresh.eu .

Q: How can I contact Panasonic UK?

A: You can 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 UK

End of Manual

Operating Instructions
Steam Combination Microwave Oven

Household Use Only
Scan the QR code for more recipes: experience-fresh.panasonic.eu/NN-DS59
Important safety instructions. Please read carefully and keep for future reference.

Important Notice

The IEC (60705) power output (watts)

The heating category for small packs of food Microwave symbol
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 indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods.
Your oven is rated `E’, which is very efficient. 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 pages 97-112 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 the Dial to continue the cooking time.
Failure to follow the instructions given in this operating instruction, 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 9 am – 12 pm) Alternatively visit our web site at experience-fresh.eu
Or write to the address below: Home Appliance Innovation Centre Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Maxis 2 Western Road

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Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1RT UK

CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance.

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Safety Instructions ………………………………………………………………….6-11 Disposal of Old Equipment …………………………………………………………12 Important Safety Instructions …………………………………………………12-13 Before Using Your Oven …………………………………………………………….14 Placement of Your Oven …………………………………………………………….15 Care & Cleaning of Your Oven ……………………………………………….15-17 Maintenance of Your Oven …………………………………………………….17-18 Accessory Advice ………………………………………………………………………18 Oven Accessory ………………………………………………………………………..19 Parts of Your Oven ………………………………………………………………..20-21 Important Information ……………………………………………………………22-25 Microwaving Principles………………………………………………………….25-26 Control Panel …………………………………………………………………………….27 How to Use the Dial ……………………………………………………………………28 Display Window …………………………………………………………………………28 General Guidelines ………………………………………………………………..29-31 Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils ……………………………………..32 Containers to Use ………………………………………………………………….33-34 Cooking Modes ……………………………………………………………………..35-37
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Let’s Start to Use Your Oven ………………………………………………………38 Setting the Clock ……………………………………………………………………….39 Beep Choice ………………………………………………………………………………40 Child Lock …………………………………………………………………………………41 Operation Guide Setting …………………………………………………………….41 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ……………………………………….42-43 Defrosting Guidelines ………………………………………………………………..44 Defrosting Charts ………………………………………………………………….45-46 Grilling ………………………………………………………………………………….47-48 Oven Cooking ……………………………………………………………………….49-51 Steam Cooking ……………………………………………………………………..52-54 Steam Shot ………………………………………………………………………………..55 Combination: Grill and Microwave …………………………………………56-57 Combination: Cooking with Steam …………………………………………58-60 Multi-stage Cooking ………………………………………………………………61-63 Using the Timer …………………………………………………………………… 64-67 Using the Add Time Function ……………………………………………………..68
Sensor Reheat Programs……………………………………………………….69-71 Auto Steam Programs ……………………………………………………………72-74 Healthy Grill & Fries Programs ………………………………………………75-77 Auto Cook Programs ……………………………………………………………..78-80 Re- bake Bread Programs……………………………………………………….81-82 Junior Menu ………………………………………………………………………….83-86 Chaos Defrost ……………………………………………………………………… 87-89
Cleaning Setting ……………………………………………………………………90-93 D rain Water ……………………………………………………………………….90
System Cleaning …………………………………………………………..91-92 Deodorization ……………………………………………………………………92 Cavity Cleaning …………………………………………………………………93 Cleaning the Water Tank …………………………………………………………….94
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines ………………………………………..95-96 Reheating Charts …………………………………………………………………97-102
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Cooking Charts ………………………………………………………………….103-111 Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts ……………………………………………………111-112
Questions and Answers ……………………………………………………..113-114 Recipes ……………………………………………………………………………. 115-118 Specifications ………………………………………………………………………….119
Safety Instructions
I mportant safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
T his 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, including escaping steam. 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.
W hen 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.
I f the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning! 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
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gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
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Safety Instructions

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. Warning! Do not remove the outer panel from the oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. R epairs should only be made by a qualified service person. Warning! Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 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. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven. T his oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for built-in use or for use inside a cupboard. The appliance shall not be placed in a cabinet. For counter-top use: T he oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other being open; 25 cm clear over the top; 10 cm at the rear.
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Safety Instructions

W hen heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated. I f smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, tap Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.
T his appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.
W hen heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your 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.
M icrowave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
T he 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.
D o 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.
C lean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild
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Safety Instructions

detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasive is not recommended.
D o not use commercial oven cleaners. S ome foods may inevitably splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned occasionally, it may start to `smoke’ during use.
F ailure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Warning! The accessible parts may become hot in Grill, Oven, Steam and Combination use. Young children less than 8 years of age should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the appliance.
D o 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.
E xterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Grill, Oven, Steam, and Combination modes, take care when opening or closing the door and when inserting or removing food and accessory.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
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Safety Instructions

I n case of electronic failure, oven can only be turned off at the wall socket.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
D uring and after cooking with steam function, do not open the oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
W arning! Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.
P lease refer to pages 18-19 for correct installation of the shelf accessory.
T he oven has heating elements situated in the top and in the base of the oven. After using the Grill, Oven, Steam and Combination functions, the inside surfaces of the oven will be very hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating element inside the oven. To prevent burns, care should be taken to avoid touching the inside surfaces of the oven. N.B. After cooking by these functions, the oven accessory will be very hot.
M etal containers or dishes with metallic trim should not be used during microwave cooking. Sparking will occur.
T his 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 fire if
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Safety Instructions

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 fire.
T he oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.
B efore using the oven, place the drip tray in position. Refer to page 20 for correct installation.
T he purpose of the drip tray is to collect excess water during Steam and Steam Combination mode. It should be emptied after each Steam and Steam Combination operation.
D o not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged, please contact your dealer.
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 off by the utility.
T he appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
T he oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
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Disposal of Old Equipment
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.

Important Safety Instructions

Please read carefully and keep for future reference.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by

Check for the ASTA mark or the
BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted.

ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

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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.
Important Safety Instructions

If the fitted 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 fitted. 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 fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown opposite. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified 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 greenand-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

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or coloured green or greenand-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

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

Before Using Your Oven

connected to the terminal in the

back of the appliance or cabinet

plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

surface. Examine your Oven

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.

1. Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches, cracks in the door or any damage to the

Voltage & Power
The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage.

water tank. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is damaged.
Caution! Hot Surfaces!
Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during Combination/Grill/Oven/Steam.

Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from

After cooking by these modes, the oven accessory will be very

heated surfaces. Do not let cord

hot.

hang over the edge of table or work

Guarantee

Cord

2. Y our receipt is your guarantee, 3. I f the supply cord of this

please keep it safe.

appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer

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or it’s service agent or a similarly preheating. The appliance must not qualified person in order to avoid be operated by Microwave or
Placement of Your Oven

a hazard.

5 cm

25 cm

10 cm Open

4. Before using grill, oven, steam or combination function for the first time operate the oven without food and the accessory on oven 220 °C for 10 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the only time that the oven is operated completely empty (except when preheating).
Do not operate the oven empty apart from point 4 above and when

combination including microwave without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. The accessible parts may become hot in Grill, Oven, Steam, and Combination use. Young children less than 8 years of age should be kept away. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. This oven is intended for countertop use only. It is not intended for builtin use or for use inside a cupboard. The appliance shall not be placed in a cabinet.
being open; 25 cm clear over the top; 10 cm at the rear.

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2. W hen the oven door opens, do not drag the container over the

door window, and the load on the

1. The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 85 cm above the floor, with rear of oven placed against a back wall. For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm at one side, the other

door should not exceed 3.5 kg.
3. D o 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.
4. D o not block air vents on the oven. If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has cooled.
5. T his appliance is intended to be used in household applications only.

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

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 the 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.

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Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

3. After using Grill, Oven, Steam, and Combination cooking the walls of the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window

damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. 7. If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or

area clean especially after cooking by Grill, Oven, Steam, and Combination. Stubborn spots inside the

abrasives on control panel. When cleaning the control panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the oven from

oven can be removed by using a small amount of conventional oven-cleaner

accidentally turning on. After cleaning tap Stop/Cancel pad to clear the display window.

sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Do not spray directly inside the oven.
4. After cooking with a steam function, wipe away any excess water which may have condensed within the oven cavity. Empty the drip tray (refer to page 20).
5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
6. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent

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. The oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and warm water then dry with a clean cloth. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface.
10. When Grilling or cooking by Oven, Steam or Combination some foods may splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this

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grease, it can accumulate and

of the air vents on the oven. If

cause the oven to `smoke’

vents become blocked this

during use. These marks will

could cause overheating which

be more difficult to clean later.

would affect the operation of

Care & Cleaning of Your Oven

11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning the appliance.
12. Ensure the Grill Tray is kept clean, especially when using Combination programs.
13 . K eep air vents clear at all times. Check that no dust or other material is blocking any
Service 1. When your oven requires a

the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
14. R un the system cleaning program when the symbol shows in the display. See pages 91-92. Clean the water tank at least once a week to prevent build up of limescale. See page 94.
repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock

Maintenance of Your Oven

service call your local Panasonic engineer (Customer Communications Centre on 0344 844 3899 can recommend an engineer).
Warning!

switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean ­ use a damp cloth.

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. Door Seals
2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or

Warning!
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

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Maintenance of Your Oven

Water Tank
3. Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged, please contact your dealer.

Accessory Advice
Selected Spares and Accessories
5. These may be ordered directly on line at www.panasonic. co.uk or by telephoning the Customer Communication Centre on 0344 844 3899. Most

Oven Light
4. The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Do not

major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the correct model number.

attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven.

1. Do not cook food directly on the base of the oven. Always place food in a microwave safe dish.
2. The Grill Tray provided must only be used as directed for Grill, Oven, Steam and Combination. Never use metal accessories when cooking in microwave only mode. Do not use if operating the oven with less than 200 g of food on a manual combination program. The maximum weight that can be used on the oven accessory is 3.2 kg. Failure to

use the accessory correctly could damage your oven. 3. When cooking with microwave power arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of food is used, a metal container has been used incorrectly, or the oven accessory has been damaged. If this occurs, stop the appliance immediately. You can continue to cook by Grill, Steam or Oven only. 4. Always refer to instructions for correct accessory to use on all auto programs.

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Oven Accessory

The oven comes equipped with an accessory, the Grill Tray. Always follow the directions given for use of the accessory. The accessory has a

number of uses:

Do not pre-heat.

Always use oven gloves when handling the hot tray.

Ensure all food packaging is removed before cooking.

Do not place any heat-sensitive materials on the hot tray as this may cause burning.

Grill Tray

For correct use of the Grill Tray for each cooking mode, see pages 35-37.

Cooking modes

Grill Tray

Position

Microwave

×

–

Grill

Oven

Steam

+ Combi 1,2

+ Combi 3,4

+ Combi 5

+ Combi 6

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Care of the Grill Tray 1. N ever use any sharp utensils on the tray as this will damage the
nonstick surface.
2. A fter use, wash the tray in hot soapy water and rinse in hot water. Do not use any abrasive cleaning substances or scouring pads as this will damage the surface of the tray.
3. The Grill Tray is dishwasher safe.
Parts of Your Oven

3. Water tank

6. Information label

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Drip Tray
1. B efore using the oven, the drip tray must be fitted as it collects excess water during cooking. The drip tray should be removed and cleaned on a regular basis.
2. F it the drip tray by holding with both hands and clicking onto the front legs of the oven.
3. T o remove the drip tray, hold with both hands and gently ease forward. Wash in warm soapy water. Re-position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs.
4. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the drip tray.

Re-position the drip tray by clicking back onto the legs.
Water Tank 1. Refer to guidelines for water
tank on page 53. 2. Do not use a dishwasher to
clean the water tank. 7. Identification label

Note
The above illustration is for reference only.

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Parts of Your Oven e Door safety lock system To prevent injury, do not insert

q Door handle Pull the door handle downwards to open. When you open the oven door during cooking, the cooking is stopped temporarily without clearing the programmed settings. The cooking is resumed as soon as the door is closed and the Dial is pressed. The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened.
w Oven window

finger, knife, spoon or other object into the latch hole. r Power supply plug t Power supply cord
Note
y Steam outlets u Warning symbol i Warning label o Menu label
Position your supplied menu label. 1) Grill elements

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1! LED lights The oven lamp lights as soon as the oven door is opened.
1@ Shelf positions
1# Door hinges The above illustration is for reference only.

To prevent injury when opening or closing the door, keep fingers away from the door hinges.
1$ Bottom microwave feeding (refer to page 43)

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Important Information

Safety If smoke is emitted or a fire occurs in the oven, tap Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 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 first checking the food.
Cooking times given in the charts 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 initially 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 fire

and possibly damage the interior of the oven. Small Quantities of Food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently.
Note
Never operate the oven without food inside on Microwave or Combination mode involving microwave.
Food Low in Moisture 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 fire if cooked too long. We do not recommend heating foods low in moisture such as popcorn or poppadoms. 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 fire.
Christmas Pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be

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Important Information

overheated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite. Boiled Eggs Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled 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.
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: Avoid using straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.

Do not overheat.
Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.
After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.
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 roasts 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.

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Important Information

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 when cooking mode includes microwave power as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g. Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires 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 72 °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.
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. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.
Grilling The oven will only operate on the Grill function with the door closed.
Fan Motor Operation After using the microwave oven, the fan motor may operate to cool the electric components. This is normal and you can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can continue using the oven during this time. Utensils/Containers Before use check that utensils/ containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See pages 3334.

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Important Information

Storage of Accessories
Do not store any objects other than oven accessory inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.
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
Microwaving

consumption in order to avoid burns. See pages 95-96.
Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container has been used incorrectly, if the incorrect weight of food is used, or if the accessories have been damaged. Arcing is when blue flashes 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. You can continue to cook by Grill, Oven or Steam only.

Principles

Microwaves are present in the

In a microwave oven, electricity is

atmosphere all the time, both naturally converted into microwaves by the

and from manmade

Magnetron. For bottom feeding,

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Microwaving Principles

Reflection The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.
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.
Important Notes
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 can not pass through metal and therefore metal cooking utensils 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 45 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 pudding and souffles. This is because these foods rely on dry external heat to cook correctly, do not attempt to cook by microwave. 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

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foods i.e. meat, cakes and reheated meals (refer to page 29).
Control Panel

Boiled eggs
Do not boil eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode and cause serious injury.

1. Micro Power (pages 42-43)

1

2 2. Grill (pages 47-48)

3. Steam (pages 52-55)

4. Oven (pages 49-51)

3

4

5. Chaos Defrost (pages 87-89)

6. Combination (pages 56-60)

5

6 7. Auto Cook (pages 70-86)

8. Cleaning (pages 90-93)

9. Timer/Clock

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8

(pages 39, 64-67)

10. Stop/Cancel

9

10

Before cooking:

One tap clears your instructions. During cooking:

One tap temporarily stops the

cooking program. Another tap

cancels all your instructions and

11 a colon or the clock will appear in the display.

11. Dial (page 28)

Beep sound
A beep sounds when a key is tapped. If this beep does not sound, you may have turned off the beep choice, you can turn it on by turning the dial after first plugged in, (see page 40). When the oven changes from one function to another or remind you to stir food during cooking, two beeps sound. After the completion of the preheating on grill, oven, or certain combination mode, three beeps sound. After completion of the preheating on some auto menus, a long beep sounds. After completion of cooking, five beeps sound.

Note

If an operation is set and the Dial is not pressed within 6 minutes, the oven will automatically cancel the operation. The display will revert back to colon or clock mode.
How to Use the Dial

The Dial has the following 4 functions:

1 Press

the

Dial

4

Time/Weight//Temperature/Menu Selection Select the time, weight, temperature or auto menu by turning the Dial.

2 Turn the Dial

Add Time Use the Dial for the add time function (see page 68).

3 Start/Set Press the Dial to start operating the oven or confirm the setting. If during cooking the door is opened or Stop/Cancel is tapped once, the Dial has to be pressed again to continue cooking.

One Push Reheating

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When clock or colon the Dial for quick start reheating chilled meal. is displayed, press (see page 69)
Display Window
Program

General Guidelines
Standing Time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing time (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting through the food.
Jacket Potatoes Wrapped in aluminium foil when cooked by microwave only. Stand for 15 minutes. It is not necessary to stand jacket potatoes cooked in combination mode.
Fish Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Egg Dishes Stand for 1-2 minutes.
Precooked Convenience Food
Moisture Content
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a particular example of this. For this reason cooking times may have to be

Stand for 1-2 minutes. Meat Joints
Stand for 15 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil. Plated Meals Stand for 2-3 minutes. Vegetables Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1-2 minutes, however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately. Defrosting It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process. This can vary from 5 minutes e.g. raspberries, to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat. See pages 45-46. If food is not cooked after standing time, return to oven and cook for additional time.
adjusted throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ from ingredients freshly purchased.

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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 escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking. Do not attempt to boil eggs in their shells.
General Guidelines
Cling Film
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times. However it should be pierced before cooking, to allow excess steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot. Always purchase cling film that states on the packet “suitable for microwave cooking” and use as a covering only. Do not line dishes with cling film. Do not cover foods when cooking by Grill, Oven or Combination.

Dish Size Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity 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.
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Covering
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self-fitting lid. Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes, pastry items. Please refer to cooking charts and recipes for more information.
General Guidelines

than food at room temperature. Food temperature should be between 5-8 °C before cooking.
Turning and Stirring
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.

Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed in a dish so that the thicker parts are to the outside.

Liquids
All liquids must be stirred before, during and after heating. Water especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. Do not overheat.

Ingredients
Foods containing fat, sugar or salt heat up very quickly. The filling may be much hotter than the pastry. Take care when eating. Do not overheat even if the pastry does not appear to be very hot.
Starting Temperature
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat
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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 conventional oven). Return the food to the oven for further cooking if necessary.

Cleaning

3. Heat on High Microwave (1000 W) for 1 minute.
Result

As microwaves work on food particles, keep your oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can be removed by using a branded oven cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth. Always wipe the oven dry after cleaning. Avoid any plastic parts and door area.

If the dish is suitable for microwaving, 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 obviously absorbing microwave energy.

Customers should not spray

directly into the cavity.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking.
Testing Dishes for Suitability For Microwave Cooking Only. When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test:

Note
This test does not apply to plastic or metal based containers e.g. Le Creuset® style dishes, which should not be used as they are cast iron covered with enamel.

1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300 ml cold water.
2. Place it on the base of the oven along side the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish.

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Containers to Use
Oven Glass Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex®, is ideal for Microwave, Oven or Combination 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 resistant. 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. If dishes are heat resistant they may be used on Oven and Combination but not directly under the Grill.
P ottery, 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
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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 containers on Microwave only as the microwaves cannot pass through and the food will not heat evenly, it may also damage your oven. Foil and metal containers can be used on Grill or Oven.
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. If heatproof they can be used for Grill, Oven or Combination cooking.

Containers to Use
Paper
Plain white absorbent kitchen paper (kitchen towel) can only be used for microwave cooking e.g. for covering 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 fibres. If you are using branded re- cycled kitchen towel, check first that it is recommended for microwave use. Do not use waxed or plastic coated cups or plates as the finish may melt. Greaseproof paper can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover when blind baking pastry cases. White paper plates can be used for short reheating times, on Microwave only.
Wicker, Wood, Straw Baskets

Cling Film
Microwave cling film 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 film being in direct contact with the food eg. Do not line dishes with cling film. Do not use on any other cooking mode.
Aluminium Foil
Small amounts of smooth aluminium foil can be used to shield joints of meat during defrosting and cooking by Microwave, as the microwaves cannot pass through the foil, this prevents the parts shielded from overcooking or over defrosting. Take care that the foil does not touch the sides or roof of the oven, as this may cause arcing and damage your oven. Aluminium foil can be used for Oven cooking.

Dishes will crack and could ignite. Do not use wooden dishes in your microwave. Do not use on any cooking mode.

Roasting Bags
Roasting bags are useful when slit up one side to tent a joint, for roasting by microwave and time.

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Do not use the metal twists supplied, when using Microwave or Combination.
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Cooking Modes
The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessory. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used.
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Cooking Modes
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Cooking Modes
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Let’s Start to Use Your Oven
Plug in.
1 Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. Tap Timer/Clock pad twice to set clock.
2 Set clock as a 24 hr clock. (See page 39 for details). Select 220 °C Oven to burn off the oil. ( will appear in the display window with the oven temperature) (this procedure is to burn
3 off the oil used for rust protection in the oven.) Remove all accessories from the oven. (See page 49 for details)
Enter Time.
4 Turn the Dial until 10 minutes is displayed in the window.
Press the Dial to start.
5 The time in the display will count down. The oven will beep at the end of the program. The oven is now ready to use.
Caution!
Grill elements and oven will be hot.
Note
This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (“DEMO MODE PRESS ANY KEY” will appear in the display window. This is to confirm that there is no microwave power produced and it is safe to use the oven without any food). To set Demonstration Mode: Tap Micro Power pad once, then tap Stop/Cancel pad 4 times. To cancel demonstration mode: Tap Micro Power pad once, tap Stop/Cancel pad 4 times.
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Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, “REFER TO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE” appears in display window.
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Beep Choice
The oven has both “Beep On” and “Beep Off” mode. This unique function of your Panasonic microwave oven allows you to establish the initial noncooking features of your oven.
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.
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Operation Guide Setting

To assist you in programming your oven, the following operation will appear in the display window. When you become familiar with your oven, the operation guide can be turned off.
To turn off:

the display window.

Tap Timer/Clock

Display window

Colon or time of day appears in

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
There are 7 different microwave power levels available. Do not place food directly on the base of the oven. Use your own dishes, plates or bowls covered with a lid or pierced cling film directly on the base of the oven.

Select the power level. Turn the Dial until the power you require appears in the display window.

Power Level

High (1000 W)

2

Med High (800 W) Medium (600 W)

Low (440 W)

Simmer (300 W)

Defrost (270 W)

Warm (100 W)

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Microwave Cooking and Defrosting
Note
1. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
2. Do not attempt to use microwave only with any metal container in the oven.
3. Do not place food directly onto the base of the oven. Place in a microwaveable or glass dish. Foods reheated or cooked by microwave only should be covered with a lid or pierced cling film, unless otherwise stated.
4. For manual defrosting times, please refer to defrost chart on pages 45-46.
5. For multi-stage cooking refer to pages 61-63. 6. Standing time can be programmed after microwave power and time
setting. Refer to using the timer pages 66-67.
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Bottom feeding technology
Please note that this product uses bottom feeding technology for microwave distribution which differs from traditional turntable side feeding methods and creates more useable space for a variety of different sized dishes.
This microwave feeding style can give a difference in heating times (in microwave mode) when compared against side feeding appliances. This is quite normal and should not cause any concern. Please refer to the reheating and cooking charts on pages 97-112.
Defrosting Guidelines

By selecting the Defrost power level from the Micro power pad and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic. During the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on.
The automatic standing time ensure a more even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for standing times before use. 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.

6. Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The outside thaws out first, 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).
2. Check food during defrosting, as foods vary in their defrosting speed.
3. It is not necessary to cover the food.

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4. Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beeps”. Shield if necessary (see point 6).
5. Minced meat, chops, chicken portions and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer.
Arrange food in a single layer.

Turn or break up food as soon as possible.
Shield chickens and joints of meat.

Defrosting Charts

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.

Food

Defrost Weight Time

Method

Standing Time

Meat
Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint

700 g 1.0 kg

19-20

Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or

mins use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.

Place in a suitable dish or 30 mins on an upturned saucer or
use a rack. Turn 4 times.

60 mins 60 mins

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Sirloin/ Rump Steak

500 g

Place in a suitable dish. 14 mins Separate and turn twice.

15 mins

Minced Beef

500 g

14 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn 3-4 times.

15 mins

Stewing Steak

400 g

Place in a suitable dish in a 13 mins single layer. Break up and
turn twice.

30 mins

Lamb Chops 300 g

8 mins

Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice.

15 mins

Lamb Shanks x 2

900 g

Place in a suitable dish in a

19 mins

single layer. Separate and turn twice. Shield if

necessary.

60 mins

Pork Ribs

700 g

Place in a suitable dish. 16 mins Separate and turn twice.

30 mins

Pork Chops

500 g

Place in a suitable dish. 11 mins Separate and turn twice.

20 mins

Sausages

130 g (2)

4 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Turn.

10-11 Place in a suitable dish. 540 g (8) mins Turn twice.

15 mins 20 mins

Whole Chicken

1.5 kg

Place in a suitable dish or

35 mins

on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times.

Shield if necessary.

Defrosting Charts

60 mins

Food

Defrost Weight Time

Method

Standing Time

Duck Breast Fillets
Fish

400 g

Place in a suitable dish. 12 mins Turn twice.

30 mins

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Whole Fish x 2
Fish Fillets
Fish Steaks
Prawns General
Sliced Bread
Soft Fruit Gateau Cheesecake Meringue Dessert Butter Shortcrust/ Puff Pastry Chocolate Cake

500 g 100150 g 600 g 100 g 270 g 500 g 200 g
400 g
40 g 500 g 515 g 500 g 450 g 250 g 500 g 450 g

Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins Turn twice separate if
necessary.

20 mins

4-5 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Separate if necessary and

10 mins turn twice.

10 mins 30 mins

Place in a suitable dish. 4 mins Turn.

10 mins

8 mins Place in a suitable dish.

12-14 mins

Separate if necessary and turn twice.

7 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during defrosting.

15 mins 20 mins 15 mins

Place on a plate. Separate 6 mins and arrange during
defrosting.

1 min 30 secs Place on a plate.

13 mins

Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during defrosting.

4 mins Place on a plate.

7 mins Place on a plate.

10 mins
5 mins 30 mins 20 mins 20 mins

4 mins Place on a plate. 4 mins Place on a plate.
Place on a plate. Turn 4 mins halfway.

20 mins 20 mins 30 mins

4-6 mins Place on a plate.

15 mins

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Grilling
The grill system on the oven gives fast efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steaks, toast, etc. Do not pre-heat on grill mode with the Grill Tray in position.
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Oven Cooking

Grilling
Oven Accessory to Use When grilling fish, chops or small food items, the Grill Tray should be placed in the upper shelf position. For larger food items, the Grill Tray should be in the lower shelf position.
Place food on Grill Tray The Grill Tray will allow fat and juices to drip into the watercourse to reduce excess splatter and smoke when grilling.
Most foods require turning halfway during cooking. When turning food, open oven door and carefully remove the Grill Tray by holding firmly.
After turning, return food to the oven, close door and press the Dial to start. The oven will continue to count down the remaining cooking time. It is quite safe to open the oven door at any time to check the progress of the food as it is grilling.

For grilling small foods use the Grill Tray in the upper shelf position.
Guidelines
1. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/ decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
2. There is no microwave power on the Grill only program.
3. Use the Grill Tray provided, as explained.
4. The Grill will only operate with the oven door closed.
5. Most meat items e.g. bacon, sausages, chops can be cooked on the hottest setting Grill 1. This setting is also suitable for toasting bread, muffins and teacakes etc.
6. Grill 2 and Grill 3 are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grill time e.g. fish or chicken portions.
7. Never cover the food when grilling.
8. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
9. After grilling, it is important that the Grill Tray is removed for cleaning before reuse and that

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the oven walls and floor are

10. When using the grill to cook

wiped with a cloth squeezed in

foods, the cooking times will be

hot soapy water to remove any

similar to traditional grilling.

grease.

The oven can be used as an oven using the oven mode which uses top

and bottom heat. For best results always place food in a preheated oven.

When using oven mode, the Grill Tray can be placed in the upper or lower

shelf position.

See individual guidelines on pages 50-51 for recommended use. Do not pre-heat on oven mode with the Grill Tray in position.

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Oven Cooking
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Oven Cooking

Note
1. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to ferment dough on 30/40 °C, HOT’ will appear in the display window. Please wait until the cavity cools down. After theHOT’ disappears, 30/40 °C may be used again, otherwise you can ferment dough at room temperature.
2. Open the door using the pull down door because if Stop/Cancel pad is tapped the program may be cancelled.
3. The oven can not preheat to 30-60 °C. 4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the
Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 5. When preheating, the screen displays the actual temperature of the oven cavity. The current temperature is not displayed until more than 70 °C is reached. You can change the preheating temperature by turning the Dial. 6. After pressing the Dial, the selected temperature can be recalled and changed. Tap Oven pad once to indicate the temperature in the display window. You can change the temperature by turning the Dial While the temperature is recalled in the display window. 7. The oven will maintain the selected preheated temperature for approximately 30 minutes. If no food has been placed inside the oven or a cooking time set, then it will automatically cancel the cooking program and revert to colon or time of day.

In oven mode, you can cook food directly on the Grill Tray in the upper or lower shelf position. Or you can place your standard metal baking tins and ovenware on the Grill Tray in the lower shelf position. Do not place tins and ovenware directly on the base of the oven in oven mode.

Roasting meat:

Baking:

Grill Tray in lower shelf position. 60

Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Oven Cooking

You can use the Grill Tray for baking dish for roasting potatoes or vegetables, and for baking fairy cakes, scones and cookies. It is also ideal for re-heating pre-baked convenience pastry items.

Roasting Vegetables / Potatoes: Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Reheating: Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Caution!

The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

Guideline to Oven Temperatures

For best results always place food in a preheated oven. Don’t forget that for ease of programming of the most commonly used temperatures, your oven will start at 150 °C and count up in 10 °C stages to 220 °C then back to 30 °C in anticlockwise direction. Food is generally cooked uncovered – unless it is stated in the instructions or recipe.

Temp °C

Use

Temp °C

Use

Proving bread or pizza 30/40 °C dough
50 °C Warming dishes

190 °C

Gratins, lasagne, pastry pies, chicken

60/70 °C Dried fruits, beef jerky 80/90 °C Slow cooking 100 °C Pavlova
110 °C Meringues

200 °C

Stuffed peppers, scones, swiss roll, muffins

Vegetable parcels, 210 °C bread, garlic bread

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Steam Cooking

140 °C Rich fruit cake

150/160 °C Macaroons

160/170 °C

Casseroles, small tarts, cookies

Victoria sandwich, 180 °C fairy cakes, meat joints

220 °C

Baking pizza, lowoil oven fry cooking for drumsticks, pork chops, and sweet potatoes etc.

The oven can be programmed as a steamer to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. There are 2 different steam settings available:

Steam 1 (max) and Steam 2 (low).

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Oven Cooking
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Steam Cooking
Note
4. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes.
5. It is possible to refill the water tank at any time during cooking, without having to tap Stop/Cancel pad first.
6. It is necessary to wipe the excess water in the cavity after steam cooking.
Caution!
1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the oven top.
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.
4. Take care when removing the drip tray. Wipe any water that drips from the left side of the oven. This is normal.
Guidelines for Water Tank Carefully remove the water tank from the oven. Remove the lid and fill with tap water (do not use mineral water). Replace the lid and position back in the oven. Ensure the lid is closed tightly and securely positioned,
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otherwise leakage may occur. It is recommended to clean the water tank in warm water once a week.
Guidelines

1. There is no microwave power on the steam only program.

2. Use the Grill Tray provided, as explained below.

3. The steam will only operate with the oven door closed.

4. During and after cooking with steam function, do not open the

oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care must

be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.

5. Always use oven gloves when removing the food and Grill Tray after

steaming as they will be very hot.

6. After each steam operation, carefully remove the drip tray from the

front of the oven. Gently ease forwards, holding with both hands. After

emptying, wash in warm soapy water. To re-position, click back into

position on the oven legs. (See page 20)

Use of accessory

the Grill Tray as it will be very hot,

When steaming, place food directly on the Grill Tray in the

and so will the roof and walls of the oven.

upper shelf position. For steaming

larger food items, place the Grill

Tray in the lower shelf position.

During steaming, cooking juices

collect in the watercourse of the

tray.

Use oven gloves when removing

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When steaming, place food directly on the Grill Tray in the upper shelf position.
Steam Shot
This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (up to 3 minutes). Adding steam during cooking enhances the heat distribution and aids the rising process of breads, cakes and pastries. There are 5 modes that you can use steam shot: Microwave, Grill, Oven, Combi 1, Combi 2.

1

Set and operate the desired program.

As required during operation, hold Steam

2 pad for 2 seconds and 1 minute will be added. If you want to add 2 or 3 minutes, tap

3 (

)

Steam pad once or twice within 3 seconds

after step 2. The remaining time displayed Optional

includes steam shot time.

Note
1. Steam shot is not available during preheating mode. 2. Fill the water tank before use. 3. The original program still counts down when operating steam shot. 4. The steam shot time can not exceed the remaining cooking time. 5. If adding 2 or 3 minutes, steam must be tapped once or twice within
a 3 second time period. 6. Wipe away excess water in the cavity and around the water tank
after cooking with steam.
Caution!

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1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the oven top.
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.

Food

Cooking mode

Steam Shot

Puff pastries Breads
Sponge cakes

Oven Oven Oven

2
/3 total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
2
/3 total time add 3 mins Steam Shot
½ total time add 3 mins Steam Shot

Part baked rolls Oven or Grill 2 /3 total time add 3 mins Steam Shot

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Combination: Grill and Microwave

On the base of the oven in your own microwaveable and heatproof dishes, this mode is suitable for cooking lasagne, gratins, meat, potatoes.

To cook successfully by this combination you should always use a minimum of 200 g food. Small quantities should be cooked by oven, grill or steam. It is not possible to preheat when using this combination mode and food should always be cooked uncovered.

Combination Level

Combination Type

Uses

Combi 1

Grill 1 + MW 300 W (Simmer)

Breaded chicken, ready meal with gratin tops, meat pies

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Combi 2

Grill 2 + MW 300 W and pastries. (Simmer)

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Combination: Cooking with Steam Combination: Grill and Microwave
Note
1. Preheating is not available for Combi 1, 2. 2. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn the
Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 3. To turn food just pull the door handle downwards to open, turn the food, return to the oven, close the door and press the Dial to start. The oven will continue to count down the remaining cooking time.

Caution!
Your dishes and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.

You can use the Grill Tray in either of the shelf positions.

Guideline
Food is always cooked uncovered.

Containers to use
Do not use plastic microwave containers on combination programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill elements- heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal.

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For advice on cooking times refer to cooking and reheating charts in this book. See pages 97-112. Foods should always be cooked until browned and piping hot.
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Combination: Cooking with Steam
Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with microwave, grill or oven mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist.

Combination

Level

Combination Type

Uses

Combi 3 Combi 4

Steam 1 + MW 300 W (Simmer)
Steam 1 + MW 440 W (Low)

Stewed fruit, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables

Combi 5

Steam 1 + Grill 1 Fish and chicken with skin

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Combi 6

Steam 1 + Oven (150

– 220°C)

Home-made bread

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Combination: Cooking with Steam

Oven accessory to Use:

Note

Combi 3,4: Steam + Microwave Directly on the base of the oven in a microwaveable and heatproof dish or alternatively you can use the Grill Tray in either of the shelf positions.

Combi 5: Steam + Grill Combi 6: Steam + Oven Grill Tray in either of the shelf positions.

1. Fill the water tank before using steam combination function. 2. The maximum time for cooking in Combi 3, 4 is 30 minutes and
maximum time for Combi 5, 6 is 1 hour. If required to cook for

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longer than this time, re-fill the water tank and repeat the above operation for the remaining time.
Note
3. If during operation the water tank becomes empty, the oven will stop operation. The prompt in the display will ask you to re-fill the water tank. After re-filling the water tank and positioning back in the oven, press the Dial to start. The oven will not continue cooking until the water tank has been re-filled and the Dial pressed.
4. Preheating is only available For Combi 6. 5. You can change the cooking time during cooking if required. Turn
the Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time. Time can be increased/decreased in 1 minute increments, up to 10 minutes. 6. It is possible to refill water tank at any time during cooking, without having to tap Stop/Cancel pad first. 7. It is necessary to wipe the excess water in the cavity after steam combination cooking.
Guidelines
1. During and after cooking with steam combination function, do not open the oven door when your face is very close to the oven. Care must be taken when opening the door as steam may cause injury.
2. After each steam operation, carefully remove the drip tray from the front of the oven. Gently ease forwards, holding with both hands. After emptying, wash in warm soapy water. To re-position, click back into position on the oven legs. (See page 20).
Caution!
1. The Grill Tray and surrounding oven will get very hot. Use oven gloves.
2. When removing the food or Grill Tray, hot water may drip from the oven top.
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Combination: Cooking with Steam
3. Steam may billow out when you open the door. If there is steam in the oven, do not reach in with your bare hands! Risk of burns! Use oven gloves.
4. Take care when removing the drip tray.
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Multi-stage Cooking
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Multi-stage Cooking
Example: To Grill 3 for 4 minutes and cook food on Low Power (440 W) for 5 minutes.
Example: To Defrost (270 W) for 2 minutes and cook food on High Power (1000 W) for 3 minutes.
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Multi-stage Cooking
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Using the Timer
Delay start cooking By using the timer, you are able to program delay start cooking.
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Using the Timer
Delay start cooking Example: Delay start: 1 hour, High Power (1000 W): 10 mins, Simmer Power (300 W): 20 mins.
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Using the Timer
To set a standing time: By using the Timer, you can program Standing time after cooking is completed or use to program the oven as a minute timer.
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Using the Timer
Select Cooking Mode & Time Set the cooking program, by entering cooking mode and time required.
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Using the Timer
To set a standing time: Example: High Power (1000 W): 4 mins, Standing time: 5 mins, High Power (1000 W): 2 mins
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Using the Timer
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Using the Add Time Function
This feature allows you to add cooking time at the end of previous cooking.

After cooking, turn the Dial to select Add Time function.
Modes

Press the Dial to start. Time will be added. The time in the
display window will count down.
Maximum cooking time

Micro Power 1000 W, Steam Other microwave powers, Grill
Oven (30-90 °C), Timer Oven (100 – 220 °C) Combination 1,2 Combination 3,4 Combination 5,6
Note

30 minutes 1 hour and 30 minutes
9 hours 1 hour and 30 minutes 1 hour and 30 minutes
30 minutes 1 hour

1. This function is only available for Micro Power, Grill, Oven, Steam, Combination and Timer functions and it is not available for Auto programs.
2. The Add Time function is only available within 1 minute after cooking. 3. The Add Time function can be used after the multi-stage cooking.
The power level is the same as the last stage.

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Sensor Reheat Programs

One Push Reheating
This unique feature `the Genius’ built in sensor allows you to reheat a chilled meal with one push of the Dial. It is not necessary to select the power level or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.

When clock or colon is displayed, press the Dial to start. To reset oven and return to clock or colon, tap Stop/Cancel pad.

Program

Weight*/ Placement

Instructions

Reheat a fresh precooked chilled meal
200 – 1000 g
Base of oven

• Recommend weight range

To reheat a chilled pre-cooked meal. All foods must be pre-cooked and at refrigerator temperature approx. +5 °C. Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in the center and four times around the edge. If transferring food to dish, cover with pierced cling film. Place container on base of oven. Press Dial to start the program. Stir at beeps. Stir again at end of program and allow a few minutes standing time. Large pieces of meat/fish in a thin sauce may require longer cooking. This program is not suitable for starchy food such as rice, noodles or potatoes. Meals in irregular bowl shaped containers may need longer cooking.

Note
Press the Dial in two minutes right after the door was closed, otherwise One Push Reheating Function will be rejected and beeps will sound.

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Sensor Reheat Programs
Open the door and close it again will release the One Push Reheating Function.
This unique feature allows you to simply reheat a frozen meal. It is not necessary to select the power level, weight or cooking time. The built-in sensor measures the humidity of the food and calculates the microwave power level together with a cooking time.

Weight*/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

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Sensor Reheat Programs

Frozen Meal
200 – 1000 g 1
Base of oven

• Recommend weight range

To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal. All foods must be pre-cooked and frozen (-18 °C). Reheat in container as purchased. Pierce covering film with a sharp knife once in the center and four times around the edge. If transferring food to dish, cover with pierced cling film. Place container on base of oven. Select program number 1. Start to cook. Stir at beeps and cut any blocks into pieces. Stir again at end of program and allow a few minutes standing time. Large pieces of meat/fish in a thin sauce may require longer cooking. This program is not suitable for starchy food such as rice, noodles or potatoes. Meals in irregular bowl shaped containers may need longer cooking.

How it Works
Once the Sensor Reheat Program has been selected and the Dial is pressed the food is heating 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 reheat. 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.
Adjust to Taste
The Sensor Reheat Program reheats a chilled meal or a frozen meal for average tastes. You are able to adjust the Sensor Reheat Program to your
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own taste. After pressing the Dial, ” / “symbol appears in the display,turn Dial clockwise for more time or anticlockwise for less time. This operation should be completed within 14 seconds. Default mode is normal.
Note
1. This feature is not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred eg. lasagne / macaroni cheese.
2. The oven automatically calculates the reheating time or the remaining reheating time.
3. The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window.
4. To prevent any mistakes during Sensor Reheat Programs ensure that base of oven and the container are dry.
5. The room temperature should not be more than 35 °C and not less than 0 °C.
6. If the oven has previously been used and it is too hot to be used on Sensor Reheat Programs, HOT’ will appear in the display window. After the HOT’ disappears, the Sensor Reheat Programs may be used. If in a hurry, cook food manually by selecting the correct cooking mode and cooking time yourself.
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Auto Steam Programs
This feature allows you to steam some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the steam level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Grill Tray is needed. See below to identify the symbols:
Grill Tray Steam
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Auto Steam Programs

Guidelines for Use

1. The auto steam programs must only be used for foods described. 2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described. 3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information. 4. Always use the Grill Tray as indicated. 5. For larger weights on the auto steam programs chicken breasts and
rice, it will be necessary to re-fill the water tank during cooking. 6. Do not cover foods on the auto steam programs. 7. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto
program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre. 8. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is
thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving. 9. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C.
The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C (refrigerator temperature). 10. If `HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.

No. Program

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

Fresh Vegetables
2

200 – 500 g

To steam fresh vegetables e.g. carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans. Fill water tank. Place prepared vegetables onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 2. Enter the weight of the fresh vegetables. Start to cook.

Frozen Vegetables
3

200 – 400 g

To steam frozen vegetables e.g. carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans. Fill water tank. Place vegetables onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 3. Enter the weight of the frozen vegetables. Start to cook.

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Auto Steam Programs

Steamed Potatoes
4

200 – 500 g

To steam potatoes. Fill water tank. Peel potatoes and cut into even sized pieces. Place prepared potatoes onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 4. Enter the weight of the potatoes. Start to cook.

No. Program Chicken Breasts
5
Fresh Fish Fillets 6
Frozen Fish Fillets 7

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

200 – 650 g 200 – 500 g

To cook fresh chicken breasts. Each chicken breast should weigh between 150-200 g each. Fill water tank. Place chicken breasts onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 5. Enter the weight of the chicken breasts. Start to cook. Check water level during cooking and re-fill as necessary. Allow to stand for a few minutes after cooking.
To cook fresh fish fillets e.g. salmon, cod, haddock, plaice. Fill water tank. Place fresh fish onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 6. Enter the weight of the fresh fish. Start to cook. Allow to stand for a few minutes after cooking.

200 – 500 g

To cook frozen fish fillets e.g. salmon, cod, haddock. Fill water tank. Place frozen fish onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 7. Enter the weight of the frozen fish. Start to cook. Allow to stand for a few minutes after cooking.

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Auto Steam Programs

Rice 8

100 – 200 g

For cooking rice for savoury dishes (Thai, Basmati, Jasmine, long grain), not pudding rice. Rinse the rice in cold water. Fill water tank. Place rice in a shallow Pyrex® dish. Add 1 part cold water to 1 part rice. Do not cover. Place dish onto Grill Tray. Place in the upper shelf position. Select program number 8. Enter the weight of the rice only. Start to cook. Check water level during cooking and re-fill as necessary.

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Healthy Grill & Fries Programs
This feature allows you to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight only. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.
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When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used and if the Grill Tray is needed. See below to identify the symbols:
Grill TrayMicro Power
SteamGrill

Oven

Guidelines
1. This programs must only be used for foods described. 2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described. 3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information. 4. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C.
The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C (refrigerator temperature). 5. Always use the Grill Tray as indicated. 6. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre. 7. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving. 8. If `HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set.

No. Program Fresh Fish Fillets
9

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

200 – 800 g

To cook fish fillets for one side grill e.g. salmon, cod, haddock weighing a maximum 220 g each. Fill water tank. Brush skin side with oil. Place fresh fish, skin side down, onto Grill Tray. Place in the lower shelf position. Select program number 9. Enter the weight of the fresh fish. Start to cook.

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Healthy Grill & Fries Programs

Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.

Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

Fresh Whole 200 – 650 g To cook fresh whole fish e.g trout, sea

Fish

bream, mackerel, sea bass, sardines

weighing between 100 g – 400 g each.

Place whole fish directly onto Grill Tray.

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Before cooking non-oily fish (sea bass, trout),brush with oil. Place in the upper

shelf position. Select program number

Enter the weight of the fresh whole fish.

Start to cook.

Vegetable Fries
11

100 – 350 g

For preparing fresh vegetable fries such as sweet potato, white potato, carrots, parsnips and courgettes. Peel and cut the vegetables into baton shapes. Toss in a tablespoon of vegetable oil each 100 g fries. Place onto Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Select program number 11. Enter the weight of the vegetable fries. Start to cook.

Frozen

200 – 500 g To cook frozen potato fries.Select

Potato Fries

program number 12. Tap start to preheat

the oven. Spread potato fries out onto

Grill Tray. After preheated, enter the

weight of the frozen potato fries. Place

Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Start to

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cook. For best results cook in a single

layer.

Note: Potato fries vary considerably.

We suggest checking a few minutes

before the end of cooking to assess

level of browning. This program is

suitable for 3/8 inch fries.

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Chicken Wings and Drumsticks 13

200 – 600 g

To cook chicken wings and drumsticks. Clean the wings and marinate for about 20 minutes with seasonings you prefer. Place onto Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Select program number 13. Enter the weight of the chicken wings and drumsticks. Start to cook.

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Auto Cook Programs

When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the symbols:

Grill Tray

Micro Power

Grill

Guidelines

1. The auto cook programs must only be used for foods described. 2. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described. 3. Always weigh the food rather than relying on the package weight
information.

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4. The temperature for frozen food is assumed to be -18 °C to -20 °C. The temperature of chilled food is assumed to be +5 °C to +8 °C (refrigerator temperature).
5. The Grill Tray is not used on auto cook program 17. Dish is placed directly on the base of the oven.
6. Most foods benefit from a standing time after cooking on an auto program, to allow heat to continue conducting to the centre.
7. To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is thoroughly cooked and piping hot before serving.
8. If `HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.

No. Program Jacket Potatoes
14

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

250 – 1000 g

To cook jacket potatoes with a crisper drier skin. Choose medium sized potatoes 250 g -300 g per potato, for best results. Wash and dry potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Place onto Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Select program number 14. Enter the weight of the potatoes.
Start to cook.

Chilled Pizza
15

100 – 400 g

For reheating and browning, chilled, pizza (purchased). Remove all packaging and place onto Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Select program number 15. Enter the weight of the chilled pizza. Start to cook. This program is not suitable for deep pan pizzas, stuffed crust pizzas or very thin pizzas.

No. Program

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

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Frozen Pizza
16
Potato Gratin 17

300 – 500 g Base of oven

For reheating and browning frozen, pizza (purchased). Remove all packaging and place onto Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Select program number 16. Enter the weight of the frozen pizza. Start to cook. This program is not suitable for deep pan pizzas, stuffed crust pizzas or very thin pizzas.
See recipe below. Place prepared potato gratin on base of oven. Select program number 17. Start to cook. Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking.

Gratin dauphinois ingredients1. Cut the potatoes into thin slices.

Serves 4Peel and chop the

garlic.

700 g peeledpotatoes,2.Arangethepotatoslicesinshalow

1 garlicclove,Pyrex®dish.Scatteroverthegarlic,

100 g emmental

(grated),half the cheese, salt and pepper.

salt and pepper,

3. Mix the egg, milk, cream and pour

150 ml

single cream, the mixture over

the potatoes.

150 ml milk

50 g beateneggsCoverwiththerestofthegrated

cheese. Place on base of

oven. Dish:

1 x 25 cm shallow Pyrex® dish4. Select auto cook program 17.

Start to cook. Allow to stand for 5

Accessory: minutes after cooking.

none

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Re-bake Bread Programs

When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the symbols:

Grill Tray

Micro Power

Grill

Re-bake Bread Programs

No. Program

Weight/ Placement

Instructions

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Junior Menu

Baguette/ Crusty Rolls
18

100 – 400 g

To re-bake baguettes and crusty rolls. This program is suitable for reheating, browning and crisping pre-purchased chilled baguettes and rolls. Ensure height of baguette/rolls is no more than 2 inches. Place baguette/crusty rolls onto Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Select program number 18. Enter the weight of the Baguette/Crusty Rolls. Start to cook.

Frozen

100 – 400 g To re-bake frozen baguettes and

Baguette/

crusty rolls. This program is

Frozen Crusty

suitable for reheating, browning

Rolls

and crisping pre-purchased frozen

baguettes and rolls. Ensure height

of baguette/rolls is no more than 2

19

inches. Place baguette/crusty rolls

onto Grill Tray in lower shelf

position. Select program number

19. Enter the weight of the frozen

Baguette/frozen Crusty Rolls.

Start to cook.

Croissants 20

50 – 350 g

To re-bake croissants. This program is suitable for reheating, browning and crisping prepurchased, chilled croissants. Place croissants onto Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Select program number 20, Croissants. Enter the weight of the Croissants. Start to cook.

The Junior Menu offers a range of programs catering for babies, toddlers and older children – great for time saving and convenience. The fruit and vegetable purées are ideal first foods for weaning babies. Homemade

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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. Frozen Breaded Products and pasta bakes are perfect for smaller tummies. Mug cakes offer a quick and easy dessert. Simple tablespoon measurements that can be mixed in the mug for ease of preparation. Ready to eat in no time at all when using the Mug Cake program. For operation refer to page 84.

When you select an automatic program, symbols will appear in the display to show the cooking mode that will be used. See below to identify the symbols:

Grill Tray

Micro Power

Grill

Junior Menu

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Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

Mug Cake 21

1-2
Base of oven

For cooking one or two mug cakes, either Chocolate Brownie or Lemon. Prepare the mug cake as in the following recipes. Size of mug should be no smaller than 300 ml. Place it on the base of the oven. Select program number 21. Enter the serving of the mug cakes. Start to cook. Allow to stand for a few minutes after cooking. Serve warm in the mug with ice-cream, custard or cream.

Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake ingredients1. Mix flour, sugar and

cocoa powder For 1 servingtogether in mug.

5 ½ tbsp

flour2. Add

melted butter and milk and mix. 3 ½

tbsp sugar3. Add chopped chocolate. Mix 3 ½ tbsp cocoa

powderthoroughly.

3 tbsp meltedbuter4.Aftercookingdecoratewithsprinkles

3 tbsp milkor mini

marshmallows.

4 squares

dark or milk

chopped

chocolate,

Decoration: sprinkles or mini

marshmallows

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Lemon Mug Cake ingredients1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and

For 1 servingsalt together in mug.

3 tbsp flour2. Add vegetable oil, lemon juice, 3 ½ tbsp

sugarlemon zest and

beaten egg. Mix ½ tsp

baking

powderthoroughly.

1/8 tsp salt3. Aftercooking,decoratewith

2 ½tbsp

vegetable

oilstrawberries, blueberries

or 2 tbsp

lemon

juice,sprinkles. plus zest ½

lemon

1

egg, beaten

Decoration: strawberries,

blueberries, sprinkles

Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

Junior Pasta Bake
22

250/500/ 800 g

For cooking fresh pasta bake using fresh pasta (penne, spaghetti, fusilli), cheese or tomato based sauce and grated mild cheddar cheese. Use a suitable square, shallow Pyrex® container. Use the following quantities:
Servings 250 g 500 g 800 g
Pasta 100 g 200 g 300 g
Sauce 100 g 250 g 425 g
Cheese 50 g 50 g 75 g Other ingredients may be added such as ham, tuna and sweetcorn. In this case substitute some of the sauce for the chosen added ingredients. Place container onto Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Select program number 22. Enter the weight of the junior pasta bake. Start to cook. Stir before serving.

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Fruit Purée

This program is suitable for cooking

apples, pears, peaches, papaya and

mango. The cooked fruit is then

puréed and suitable for 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 50 ml water.

100 – 400 g 160 g – 300 g fruit 75 ml water.

23

Base of

310 g – 400 g fruit 125 ml water. Cover with lid. Place dish on base of oven.

oven

Select program number 23. Enter the

weight of the fruit. Start to cook. Stir at

beeps. 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.

Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

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Vegetable Purée
24
Frozen Breaded Products 25

100 – 400 g Base of oven
100 – 500 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. 160 g – 300 g vegetables 100 ml water. 310 g – 400 g vegetables 150 ml water. Cover with lid. Place dish on base of oven. Select program number 24. Enter the weight of the vegetable. Start to cook. Stir at beeps. 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.
For preparing frozen breaded products such as frozen popcorn chicken, frozen chicken nuggets, frozen turkey drummers, frozen fish fingers, frozen scampi. Remove all packaging and place the frozen breaded products onto the Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Select program number 25. Enter the weight of the frozen breaded products. Start to cook.

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Chaos Defrost

This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. Tap Chaos Defrost pad to select the correct defrost category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams (see page 88).

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 first beep you should turn and shield (if possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.

1st Beep

1st Beep

2nd Beep

Turn
Note

Or shield

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 first, 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). 7. If `HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking mode and time may still be set manually. With this feature you can defrost frozen foods according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. For quick selection, the weight starts from the minimum weight for each category.

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Chaos Defrost

Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

Meat Items 26

To defrost small pieces of meat, chicken portions, chops, steaks, minced 100 – 1200 g meat. Place on a plate or shallow Pyrex® dish. Select program number 26. Base of oven Enter the weight of the meat items. Start to defrost. Turn at beeps and shield.

Meat Joints

To defrost whole chicken, meat

400 – 2000 g joints. Select program number 27.

27

Enter the weight of the meat joints.

Base of oven Start to defrost. Turn at beeps and

shield.

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Chaos Defrost

Weight/ No. Program Placement

Instructions

Bread

To defrost rolls, buns, slices of bread

100 – 900 g and loaves. Place on a plate. Select

28

program number 28. Enter the weight of

Base of oven the bread. Start to defrost. Turn and re-

arrange at beeps.

1. Meat items (mince/chops/chicken portions)

Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer

and turned frequently during defrosting. It is necessary for mince to

be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried

out in a large shallow dish. Standing time 20-30 mins. Not suitable

for sausages, these can be defrosted manually. Please refer to

defrosting chart on pages 45-46.

2. Meat joints/Whole chickens

Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during defrosting

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 1-2 hours should be allowed for joints after defrosting.

3. 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 during defrosting. Standing time 10 – 30 minutes. A longer time

may be needed for large loaves. This program is not suitable for

cream cakes or desserts e.g. cheesecake.

Note
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.

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Chaos Defrost
3. If `HOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.
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Cleaning Setting
F1. Drain Water
Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The water is drained into the drip tray.
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Cleaning Setting
F2. System Cleaning
The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric acid solution. The second stage runs water through the system to rinse the pipes.
F2. System Cleaning
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Cleaning Setting
Note
1. When ” ” icon is displayed, run the `system cleaning’ program. 2. If the system cleaning program is not used regularly, the pipe will get
blocked and the steaming performance will be less effective. 3. Do not remove the drip tray during the system cleaning program. 4. Empty the drip tray and rinse with running tap water after the
program has finished.
F3. Deodorization
This feature is recommended for eliminating any odours from the oven.
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Cleaning Setting
F4. Cavity Cleaning
This feature is suitable for removing the build up of fat or grease in the cavity.
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Cleaning the Water Tank
Clean with a soft sponge in water.

Remove the water tank and clean

Open the water supply cap,

remove the compartment where the water

the lid and pipe cap and

clean.

tank is inserted.

Pipe Cap Ensure it faces downwards
If the pipe cap is difficult to remove, wiggle from side to side. When refitting, make sure that the pipe faces down (see diagram).
Note
1. There is a spring at the insertion port of the pipe, please store it properly when cleaning, and do not lose it.

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2. Clean the water tank at least once a week to prevent build up of limescale.
3. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water tank or parts of the water tank.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 97-112 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 preparation 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 manufacturer’s instructions or the times in the chart 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.

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If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and size listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary.

Canned foods Remove foods from can and place in a suitable dish before heating. Stir food halfway through cooking and again at the end of heating.

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 HIGH power to reheat. Do not stack meals.

Soups Use a bowl and stir before heating and at least once during reheating and again at the end.
Casseroles Stir halfway through and again at the end of heating.

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Caution – Mince pies
Remember even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling 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 filling. Check the temperature of the filling 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.

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Caution – Babies’ bottles
Milk or formula must be shaken thoroughly before heating and again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby. 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.
Note
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.
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Reheating Charts

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size and quantity. Pastry or bread items reheated by microwave will be soft not crisp.
Heating category Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the rear of your oven. 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)

Microwave symbol

The heating category for small packs of food

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 standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the standing time.

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Babies bottles ­ CAUTION

After heating by Microwave, liquid at the top of a 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. For 250 ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 40 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY. For 100 ml of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on HIGH Power for 20 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY.

Bread ­ Precooked ­ Fresh ­ N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base.

Croissants/ Brioche

1 High Micro 10 secs Place in Pyrex® dish
on base. Do not 4 High Micro 30 secs cover.

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Reheating Charts

any

Combi 1

2 3

min min

30 30

secs secs

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Food

Weight/ Quantity

Canned pasta

Power Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Ravioli/

Macaroni cheese/

400 g

Spaghetti

Canned soups

High Micro

2 mins 30 secs

Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base and stir halfway.

Condensed

295 g

High Micro

3-4 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and stir in one can of water. Cover and place on base

stirring halfway.

Vegetable/ Broth/ Creamed

400/415 g High Micro

3 mins

Place in a heatproof bowl and cover. Place on base and stir halfway.

Chilled soups

1 portion 2 portion

250 ml 500 ml

2 mins- 2 mins Place in a heatproof

High Micro

30 secs bowl and cover. Place 4 mins-4 mins on base and stir

30 secs halfway.

Canned vegetables

Baked beans/ Butter Beans
Carrots Mushroom/ Peas/ Tomatoes/

200 g 415 g 300 g
300 g

1 min 30 secs

2 mins-2 mins

30 secs Place in a heatproof

High Micro

4 mins

bowl and cover. Place on base and stir

2 mins-2 mins halfway.

30 secs

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Sweet Corns

Plated meal – chilled
Small – child portion
1 Large – adult portion

High Micro

4-5 mins 7 mins

Cover and place on base.

Food Drinks

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

1 Mug cold milk 1 Jug cold milk 1 Mug cold coffee/tea 1 Mug cold milky coffee
Baby food

235 ml

1 min 30 secs

568 ml (1 pint)
235 ml
70 g 125 g 190 g

4 mins

High Micro

1 min 20 secs

Place in a heatproof container on base.

Stir halfway and after 1 min 20 secs reheating.

Medium Micro

10-20 secs
20-30 secs 30-40 secs

Savoury pastry products – precooked. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base

Pasties/ Slices

150 g

High Micro

1 min 30 secs

Place on a plate on base.

150 g

7-9 mins Place on Grill Tray in

Combi 1 300 g (2)

10-11 mins lower shelf position.

Meat pies

150 g

High Micro

1 min 30 Place on a plate on secs2 mins base.

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150 g 300 g (2)
250 g 550 g

Combi 2 Combi 2

6-7 mins 7-8 mins 7-8 mins 15 mins

Remove product from foil container and place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Quiche

150 g 400 g

Combi 2

7-8 mins 10-11 mins

Remove product from foil container and place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Sausage roll x 1
Sausage roll Snack size x 5 Pretzels

150 g

Place in Pyrex® dish High Micro 1 min 10 secs on base of oven.
Combi 1 6-8 mins

300 g 300 g

Combi 1 180 °C

5-7 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

13-15 mins

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Pretzels (frozen)

300 g 160 °C 15-17 mins

Pains au chocolat (Precooked)

360 g

180 °C

12-14 mins Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Mini crossiants (frozen)

200-300 g 150 °C

16-17 mins

Puddings and desserts – where microwave only is involved transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish.

Chilled custard

500 g High Micro 180 g High Micro

3 mins 1 min

Place in large jug. Cover and place on base and stir halfway.
Place on base.

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Chilled rice pudding
Chilled Fruit crumble

500 g 550 g

Combi 1

2 mins 12 mins

Place in a heatproof dish. Cover and place on base. Stir halfway.
Place in a heatproof dish on base.

Sponge pudding

110 g x 1 Combi 3
220 g x 2

2 mins
3 mins 30 secs

Pierce film lid and place on base.

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

Small Medium Large

100 g 227 g 454 g

Combi 4

1 min 2 mins 5 mins

Pierce film lid and place on plate on base.

Ready meals – chilled. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish. Healthy eating options will only slightly brown on combination because of the lower fat content.

Cauliflower cheese

400 g Combi 1

7 mins

Place in heatproof dish on base.

Cottage/ shepherds pie

450 g 800 g

High Micro Combi 1 Combi 1

4 mins 10 mins 15 mins

Place on base.

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Fish/veg bake

450 g 900 g

High Micro Combi 1 Combi 1

Onion bhajis/ samosas

200 g

Combi 1

Lasagne

450 g High Micro

Time to Select (approx) 5 mins 12 mins 17 mins
5 mins
6 mins

Instructions/ Guidelines
Place on base.
Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Turn halfway. Place on base.

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Reheating Charts

Combi 1

8 mins

800 g Combi 1 16 mins

Macaroni cheese

450 g Combi 1 10 mins Place on base.

Chilled mashed potato

500 g

High Micro

4-5 mins

Pierce lid and place on base. Stir halfway.

Rice (with 30 ml cold water)

200 g 500 g

1 min 30 secs Place in a heat proof – 2 mins dish and cover on
High Micro 3 min 30 secs base of oven. Stir – 4 mins halfway.

Ready meals – frozen. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heatproof dish.

Cauliflower cheese

400 g Combi 2 25 mins

Cottage/fish/ shepherds pie 400 g

Lasagne/ cannelloni

400 g

High Micro Combi 2
High Micro Combi 2

12 mins 25 mins 10 mins 20 mins

Place on base.

Macaroni cheese

High Micro 10-12 mins 400 g
Combi 2 18 mins

160 g (1)

Sausage roll

Combi 1

260 g (6)

8-9 mins Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
11-13 mins

Quiche

400 g (1) Combi 2

14-16 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Food Sauce

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

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Sauces

250 g 500 g

2 mins-2 mins Place in a heatproof High Micro 30 secs dish. Cover and place
4-5 mins on base. Stir halfway.

Quorn®

Burgers

180 g (2) Combi 5

10 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

Escalopes

240 g (2) Combi 1

4-6 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position.

Desserts

Brownies (frozen)

120 g (2) Combi 1

3-4 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position.

Sweet pancakes
Sweet pancakes (frozen)

70 g (1)

20-30 secs

140 g (2) 70 g (1) High Micro
140 g (2)

40-50 secs Place in a heatproof
40-50 secs dish on base of oven. 1 min-1 min
20 secs

Donuts plain (frozen)

50 g (1) 100 g (2)

Combi 1

2-3 mins 3-4 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Turn halfway. Allow 2 minutes standing time.

Apple crumble (frozen)

600 g

Combi 1

12-13 mins

Place in a heat proof dish on base of oven.

Chocolate

cake with

130 g (1)

molten centre

Chocolate cake with

130 g (1)

molten centre 220 g (1) (frozen)

Combi 4

1 min 30 secs – 2 mins Place on the base of
3 mins-3 mins oven. Pierce film lid. 30 secs
3-4 mins

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Reheating Charts

Apple strudel (precooked)

460 g (1)

200 °C

Preheat oven. Place 18-20 mins on Grill Tray in lower
shelf position.

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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 standing time, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the standing time. Fill water tank before use.

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Bread

Part baked bread rolls

300 g (6) Combi 2

Place on Grill Tray in 8-10 mins lower shelf position.

Bacon and pork – from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessories with care.

Bacon rashers

300 g (8) Grill 1

8 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position.

Pork joint

–

220 °C Followed By 190 °C

for 30 mins then 60 mins
per 500 g Max weight
1.5 kg

Preheat oven. Place joint on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Leave for 10 mins after cooking and before carving.

Pork loin steaks

500 g (5) Grill 1

Place on Grill Tray in
18-20 mins upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

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

Peas (Black eyed peas, Chick peas, Split yellow peas

250 g

High Micro

Use 600 ml (1 pt)

Then 10 mins then boiling water in a

Simmer

40 mins large bowl. Cover.

Micro

Place on base.

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Cooking Charts

Lentils

250 g High Micro

12 mins

Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water in a large bowl. Cover. Place on base.

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Beef – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Recommended temperatures for beef are: Rare 60 °C; medium 70 °C; well done 80 °C.

Beef burgers (fresh)

227 g (2)

Grill 1

Place on Grill Tray in
12-14 mins upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

Joint

20 mins per

–

220 °C

450 g/1 lb Rare: 20 mins
Medium: 30 mins Well done:

Preheat oven. Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Turn halfway.

40-50 mins

Rump/sirloin 250 g

Grill 1

Medium: 14 mins Well done: 18 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

Stewing steak

450-675 g

160 °C

Place in casserole dish with lid. Add 1 hour-1 hour stock and vegetables. 30 mins Cover, place Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Stir halfway.

Chicken from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care.

Whole

Preheat the oven.

–

190 °C

30 mins Place chicken on Grill per 450 g Tray in lower shelf

position.

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Cooking Charts

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Eggs – Poached.

1 Egg

45 ml water

1. Place water in a

shallow dish and

heat for 1st

cooking time on

base of the oven.

High Micro

2. Add egg (size 3).

Then 1 min 10 secs 3. Pierce yolk and

Medium Micro

then 1 min white. 4. Cover with pierced
cling film.

5. Cook for 2nd

cooking time.

6. Then leave to

stand for 1 min.

Eggs – Scrambled. Use microwave safe bowl.

1 Egg

1. Add 1 tbsp of milk

for each egg used.

2. Beat eggs, milk

and knob of butter

together.

3. Place bowl on

30 secs

base.

–

High Micro then 30 4. Cook for 1st cooking

secs

time then stir.

5. Cook for 2nd

cooking time

stirring halfway

then stand for 1

min.

Fish – fresh from raw.

Breaded Fillets

350 g (2) Combi 2

Place on Grill Tray in 12-14 mins lower shelf position.

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Cooking Charts

Fillets

300 g 700 g

Medium Micro

7 mins 9 mins

Place in Pyrex® dish. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water. Cover and place on base of oven.

Food Steaks

Weight/ Power Quantity Level
300 g (2) Combi 5

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

13-15 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Whole x 1

225 g/ 300 g

High Micro

Fish-Frozen from raw.

4 mins

Place in Pyrex® dish and pierce skin. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover and place on base of oven.

Breaded fillets
Fillets

200 g (2) Combi 2 300 g Steam 1

Place on Grill Tray in 10-12 mins lower shelf position.
Turn halfway.

Fruit – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on base of oven.

Fruit – stewed 500 g Combi 4

10 mins

Place on base of oven.

Fruit poached

400 g

High Micro

6-8 mins

Add 300 ml (½ pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.

Game- Caution: Hot fat! Remove accessory with care.

Duck breast fillets

400 g

Duck, whole

–

200 °C 190 °C

40 mins
25-27 mins per 450 g

Preheat oven. Prick the skin and place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

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Cooking Charts

Pheasant, whole

20-25 mins Preheat oven. Place

–

180 °C per 450 g plus on Grill Tray in lower

20 mins shelf position.

Lamb – from raw – Caution: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.

Joint

Joint Maximum
weight 1.5 kg

180 °C

Medium: Preheat oven. Place
20 mins per joint on Grill Tray in 450 g plus lower shelf position. 20 minutes or Once cooked allow Well done: the joint to stand for 30 mins per 10 minutes 450 g plus 25 – this will make the
minutes. joint easier to carve.

Food
Loin/ leg steaks
Chops/ cutlets

Weight/ Quantity 600 g (4)
400 g (4)

Power Level Grill 1
Grill 1

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Medium: 18-

19 mins Well

done:

21-24 mins Place on Grill Tray in

Medium: 1314 mins Well

upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

done:

15-17 mins

Casserole/ stewing Lamb

Maximum weight 160 °C 1.5 kg

Pasta. Use 3 litre (6 pt) large bowl

Preheat oven. Place

in casserole, add

1hr 20 mins 1hr 30 mins

stock and vegetables, cover and place on Grill Tray in lower

shelf position. Stir

halfway.

Fusilli/ macaroni/ penne
Linguine/ tagliatelle

200 g 250 g
High Micro

10 mins 12 mins

Use 550 ml (1 pint) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.

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Cooking Charts

Spaghetti

250 g

8-10 mins

Use 700 ml (1¼ pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.

Porridge – N.B. Use a large bowl.

1 serving 2 servings 4 servings

30 g oats 150 ml (¼ pt) milk
50 g oats 275 ml High Micro (½ pt) milk
100 g oats 550 ml
(1 pt) milk

2 mins
3 mins 30 secs
5 mins

Place on base and stir halfway.

Food Turkey

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Breasts, boneless and skinless

350 g

Steam 1

30 mins

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position.

Crown, off the bone

Maximum
weight 190 °C 1.5 kg

30-35 mins. per 450 g

Preheat oven. Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

Steam cooking for fresh vegetables

Asparagus/ Brussel sprouts Baby corn/ peas, spinach
Beans
Beetroot

200 g
200 g 200 g 450 g

Steam 1
Combi 4 Steam 1
Combi 4 Steam 1 Combi 4 Steam 1

10-11 mins

6 mins 10 mins
5 mins 12 mins 8 mins 28 mins

Steam only: Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position.
Combi 4: Place in shallow Pyrex dish on base of oven.

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Cooking Charts

Broccoli

250 g

Butternut squash/ Cabbagesliced, Turnip

300 g

Parsnips

300 g

Potatoes boiled
Potatoes par-boiled
Swede cubed, Sweet Potato Jacket potatoes

500 g 500 g
400 g x 1 x 2

Combi 4 Steam 1 Combi 4
Steam 1
Combi 4 Steam 1

15 mins 12 mins 8 mins
22 mins
12 mins 12 mins

Combi 4
Steam 1 Combi 4 Steam 1 Combi 4 Steam 1 Combi 4
Combi 4

7 mins
28 mins 15 mins 20 mins 12 mins 21-22 mins
12 mins 14 mins 17 mins

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Frozen vegetables

Beans, Sweet Corns, Mixed vegetables

200 g

Broccoli – florets 250 g

Combi 4

Carrots – sliced 200 g

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

8 mins

8 mins 7 mins

Place in Pyrex® dish on base of oven.

Cauliflower

250 g

10 mins

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Peas Steam only Fresh Fish
Frozen fish

200 g
200 g 500 g 200 g 500 g

Chicken breast 200 g

Light dishes and snacks

Croquemonsieur 150 g (1)

300 g (2)

Croquemonsieur

(Frozen)

150 g (1)

Steam 1

7 mins

9-11 mins Place on Grill Tray
14-16 mins in upper shelf position. Place fish
14-16 mins in a single layer. Do
19-21 mins not overlap.

Each breast should

weigh between

27-30 mins

100250 g each. Place on Grill Tray

in upper shelf

position.

5-6 mins 6-8 mins
8-10 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Turn when golden.

Hot dog
Hot Pocket (Frozen)

Combi 1 140 g (1)
115 g (2)

6-7 mins 6-8 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.
Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Allow to stand for 2 mins.

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Light dishes and snacks

Ham and cheese pasty

150 g (1)

Combi 1

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Place on Grill Tray in 5-7 mins lower shelf position.

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Cooking Charts

Ham and cheese pasty 150 g (1) Combi 2 (Frozen)

Mini puff

pastry snacks (for cooking)

325

g

(20)

(Frozen)

190 °C

Tartlets (Frozen)

290 g (20) Combi 2

Mini fi lo pastry snacks 180 g (12) (Frozen)

Quiche (bacon, cream and
onion fl an)

170 g (1) 330 g (1)

190 °C

Quiche (bacon, cream and
onion fl an) (frozen)

Combi 2 170 g (1)
330 g (1)

Focaccia

300 g (1) Combi 5

Focaccia (Frozen)

Combi 2 300 g (1) then
Combi 5

Gratins (dauphine potatoes, moussaka, lasagnes,
tartifl ette,
shepard’s pie, macaroni)

350 g 800 g 1000 g 1300 g

Combi 2 Combi 1

10-12 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Allow to stand for 2 mins.

Spread out on Grill 25-27 mins Tray in lower shelf
position.
Place on Grill Tray in 6-8 mins lower shelf position.

16-17 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

8-9 mins

12-13 mins 14-15 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position. Allow to stand for 2 mins.

15-18 mins

7-8 mins
5-7 mins then
8-9 mins
9-10 mins

Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

12-13 mins Place in heatproof
14-15 mins dish on base of oven. then 5 mins
16-17 mins then 5 mins

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Cooking Charts

Food

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Stuff ed mushrooms

400 g (4)

Oven chips, potato wedges, potato rostis, roast
potatoes and
other potato
dishes

300 g

Combi 2 220 °C

Time to Select (approx)
13-15 mins

Instructions/ Guidelines
Place on Grill Tray in lower shelf position.

13-15 mins

Preheat oven. Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position. Turn halfway.

Food Frozen

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

Instructions/ Guidelines

Thin frozen fries g

23-25 mins

Thick frozen

fries/Frozen

potato steak

g

Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position, 40-45 mins stir at 2/3 of total time.

fries/wedges

Frozen cheese

sticks

g

16-18 mins

Frozen chicken nuggets

Oven g (Preheat 25-30 mins Place on Grill Tray in

at

upper shelf position,

Frozen fish fingers

°C) g

turn at 2/3 of total time. 20-23 mins

Fresh

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Cooking Charts

Place on Grill Tray

in upper shelf

Oven

position. soak in

Homemade fries

g

(Preheat at

30-35 mins

cold water for 1-3 hour in the

°C)

refrigerator, dry and

mix with oil, stir at 2

/3 of total time.

Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts

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Low-Oil Oven Fry Charts

Food
Steak (½ inch of thickness)

Weight/ Power Quantity Level

Time to Select (approx)

4 pcs (670 g)

12-14 mins

Instructions/ Guidelines

Pork chops Hamburger Chicken wings Drumsticks

4 pcs (450 g)
4 pcs (560 g)
1000 g
6 pcs (800 g)

20-24 mins 16-20 mins 25-30 mins

Seasoned. Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position, turn over at 2/3 of total time.

35-40 mins

Chicken breast Fish fi llets

4 pcs (800 g)
4 pcs (450 g)

Oven (Preheat
at 220 °C)

30-35 mins
Seasoned. Place on Grill Tray in upper 20-25 mins shelf position, less than 1½ inch of thickness.

Sweet potato

350 g

21-24 mins

Seasoned. Place on Grill Tray in upper shelf position, stir at 2 /3 of total time.

Tofu

800 g

Cut into large Pieces,

18-22 mins

Seasoned. Place on Grill Tray in upper

shelf position.

Questions and Answers

Q: Why won’t my oven turn on?

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A: W hen 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 authorised Service Centre.
Q: M y oven causes interference with my TV. Is this normal?
A: S ome radio, TV, Wi-Fi, cordless telephone, baby monitor, blue tooth or other wireless equipment 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: T he oven won’t accept my program. Why? A: T he oven is designed not to accept an incorrect program. For example, the oven will not accept a fourth stage.
Q: S ometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why?
A: T he 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 flow pattern in the oven. There are no microwaves in the air. The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking.
Q: I can’t set an auto cook program and HOT’ appears in the display. Why? A: I fHOT’ appears in the display window, the oven temperature is too high from previous use and an auto program can not be set. Cooking mode and time may still be set manually.
Q: C an I use a conventional oven thermometer in the oven?
A: O nly when you are using grill/ oven cooking modes. The metal

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in some thermometers may cause arcing in your oven and should not be used on

A: A fter using the oven, the fan motor may rotate to cool the electrical components. This is

microwave and combination

normal and you can continue

with Microwave cooking modes.

using the oven at this time.

Questions and Answers

Q: T here are humming and

Q: C an I check the pre-set oven

clicking noises from my oven

temperature while cooking by

when I cook by combination.

oven?

What is causing these noises? A: Y es. Tap Oven pad and the

A: T he noises occur as the oven automatically switches from

oven temperature will appear in the display window for 2

microwave power to grill/oven to create the combination setting. This is normal.
Q: My oven has an odour and generates smoke when using the combination, oven and grill function. Why?
A: A fter repeated use, it is recommended to clean the oven and then run F3 Deodorization.
Q: T he oven stops cooking by microwave and”H97″,”H98″ or “H00″ appears in the display. Why?
A: T his display indicates a problem with the microwave generation system. Please contact an authorised Service Centre.
Q: T he fan continues to rotate after cooking. Why?

seconds. Q: ” DEMO MODE PRESS ANY
KEY” appears in the display and the oven does not cook. Why? A: T he oven has been programmed in demo mode. This mode is designed for retail store display. Deactivate this mode by tap Micro Power once and Stop/ Cancel 4 times.
Q: T he operation guide has disappeared on my display, I can only see numbers. Why?
A: T he operation guide was turned off by tapping Timer/Clock 4 times. When colon or time of day is displayed, tap Timer/Clock 4 times to turn the operation guide back on.

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Q: T he oven stops cooking by steam or combination with steam and U14 appears in the display.
A: T he water tank is empty and the operation guide has been turned off. Re- fill the water tank, position back in the oven and press the Dial to resume cooking. If this happens 3 times during operation, cooking will stop. Press Stop/Cancel to reset.
Q: T he control panel keys do not respond when tapped. Why?
A: E nsure the oven is plugged in.
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Steamed Provencal Fish Fillets

Ingredients
Servings 4 1 courgette, sliced

Accessory
Grill Tray Fill Water Tank

4 tomatoes, sliced 10 ml mixed herbs 4 salmon fillets 12 black olives, stoned salt and pepper
Method
30 ml olive oil
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Time & Setting
approx. 20-23 minutes Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave)

1. Place the courgette in a single layer on the Grill Tray, top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with some mixed herbs. Place the salmon fillets on top of the vegetables and sprinkle with some more herbs. Drizzle over olive oil.
2. Place the Grill Tray in the lower shelf position and cook on Combi 3 for 18-20 minutes. Add olives and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
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¹/ tsp cumin
1. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut into wedges. 2. Season sweet potatoes with olive oil, spices and salt, then arrange
them on the Grill Tray. 3. Cook them on Combi 2 in upper shelf position for 17-20 minutes. 4. Take them out and serve them. To store, refrigerate them in a glass
container.
Steamed Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Accessory
Grill Tray Fill Water Tank
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Ingredients
Servings 4 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1 bunch thyme 4 chicken breasts 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 200 ml natural yoghurt 15 ml honey 5 ml Dijon mustard

Time & Setting
approx. 19-22 minutes Combi 3 (Steam + Microwave)

Method
1. Place the sliced lemons on the Grill Tray and scatter half of the thyme over them.
2. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of cling film and flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin until thin. Remove the cling film and place chicken on the lemon with the remaining finely chopped thyme. Add the garli

References

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