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The items in this book are guidelines only. The total time will vary depending on the starting temperature of the food and the container used.

Always check if the food is piping hot before consumption.

Inverter technology is the key

Inverter technology for microwave ovens has been developed by a Panasonic initiative over a period of more than 10 years. It is the key

technology for making a very different type of microwave oven which has a number of special qualities:

• It makes possible the first oven in the industry which controls the amount of microwave energy linearly. This new distribution system allows

cooking and defrosting food without losing its flavour.

• It provides efficient conversion of electrical energy to microwave energy, resulting in minimizing power requirements without sacrificing

microwave output.

• It allows a dramatic enlargement of oven cavity size even in a compact oven body, due to the small size of the inverter circuit, which

replaces the currently used bulky transformer.

• Finally, at the end of the product’s useful life, not using bulky transformers made of iron makes the process of recycling discarded ovens

environmentally friendly.

Cooking with Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Combination Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessories to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Reheating by Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Microwaving Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Defrosting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Defrosting Common Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Combination Cooking and Reheating Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13

Meat & Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Eggs & Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Rice, Pasta, Dried Vegetables & Jacket Potatoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Common Queries Answered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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General Guidelines

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.

MOISTURE

CONTENT

Many fresh

foods e.g.

vegetables

and fruit, vary

in moisture

content

throughout the

season.

Jacket

potatoes are a

particular example of this. For this reason

cooking times may have to be adjusted

throughout the year. Dry ingredients e.g. rice,

pasta, can dry out further during storage and

cooking times may differ from ingredients

freshly purchased.

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.

VEGETABLES - Boiled potatoes benefit

from standing for 1-2 mins., 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 mins. e.g. raspberries, to

up to 1 hour for a joint of meat.

If food is not cooked after

STANDING

TIME, return to oven and cook for

additional 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 to cook the centre

completely.

STANDING TIME

MEAT JOINTS -

Stand 8 - 10 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

JACKET POTATOES -

Stand 5 mins. wrapped in tin foil.

LIGHT CAKES - Stand 5 mins. before

removing from dish.

RICH DENSE CAKES - Stand 15-20 mins.

FISH - Stand 2-5 mins.

EGG DISHES - Stand 2-3 mins.

PRECOOKED CONVENIENCE

FOODS - Stand for 5 mins.

PLATE MEALS - Stand for 2-5 mins.

Microwaves are a form of high frequency electromagnetic waves

similar to those used in radios. Electricity is converted into microwave

energy by a magnetron tube. The microwaves travel from a

magnetron tube to the oven cavity where they are reflected,

transmitted or absorbed.

Reflection

Microwaves are reflected by metal similar to the way a ball would

bounce off a wall. Most metal cookware and utensils are not

recommended for microwave cooking, since they would produce

uneven cooking. Also, if a metal dish is placed close to the oven wall

(which is also metal), arcing (bluish sparks) could occur. Arcing can

damage an oven or cause a fire.

Transmission

Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and

plastic much like sunlight shining through a window. Because these

substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are

ideal materials for microwave cooking containers. However, they will

get hot during cooking, because as food cooks, heat is conducted

from the food to the dish.

Absorption

Microwaves are absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of

about 2-4 cm. Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food

(especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes them to

vibrate very quickly. The vibration causes friction and heat is

produced. In large foods, the heat which is produced is conducted to

the centre to finish cooking the food.

Cooking with Microwave Energy

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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.

DENSITY

Porous airy foods heat more

quickly than dense heavy foods.

SHAPE

Even shapes cook evenly. Food

cooks better by microwave when

in a round container rather than

square.

ARRANGING

Individual foods e.g. chicken

portions or chops, should be

placed on a dish so that the

thicker parts are to the outside.

SPACING

Foods cook more quickly and

evenly if spaced apart. NEVER

pile foods on top of each other.

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 than

food at room temperature.

General Guidelines

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.

TURNING AND STIRRING

Some foods require stirring

during cooking. Meat and poultry

should be turned after half the

cooking time.

LIQUIDS

All liquids must be stirred before

and during 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.

CLEANING

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.

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Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Heat resistant china and

ceramics

Pottery, Earthenware,

Stoneware

Aluminium foil

Cling film

Wicker, Wood, Straw

baskets

Foil/Metal containers

Heat resistant

glass

Microwave-safe plastic

cookware

Cookware For Microwave For Grill For Combination

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✔✔

✔

✘

✔

Do not use dishes with a metal

rim or pattern; or jugs or mugs

with glued handles.

Small amounts of aluminium foil can

be used to SHIELD and prevent food

from overheating when cooking or

defrosting. Take care that the foil

does not touch the sides or top of the

oven.

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Grilling

Combination Cooking

Power Level Use

Max. Power: 1000 W Reheating meals and sauces; Cooking fish, vegetables, sauces, and preserves

270 W (*) Defrosting frozen foods

600 W Roasting; Cooking egg sauces and sponge cakes; Heating milk

440 W

(NN-Q543/NN-Q523/NN-Q553) Cooking and reheating chicken casseroles and quiches

250 W Cooking stews, casseroles, rice puddings, rich fruit cakes, and egg custards

Note: (*) CYCLIC DEFROST with automatic standing time (see page 9).

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PREHEAT THE GRILL.

The quartz Grill on your oven gives fast, even cooking for a wide

variety of foods.

There is 1 Grill setting of 1300 W.

Place food to be grilled on the wire rack or in a shallow dish on wire

rack. Place this on the turntable. For large weight foods, place the

dish directly on the turntable.

The food being grilled should normally be turned over after half the

grilling time.

Never cover foods when grilling.

There is NO MICROWAVE POWER ON THE GRILL ONLY

PROGRAM.

First side Second side

Steak (4 pieces, well done) approx. 10 mins. approx. 10 mins.

Loin of pork (slices) approx. 12 mins. approx. 10 mins.

Porkchops 12-14 mins. approx. 12 mins.

Kebabs approx. 12 mins. approx. 12 mins.

Sausages 6-7 mins. approx. 6 mins.

Chicken legs 15-20 mins. 15-20 mins.

Toast 3-4 mins. 3 mins.

Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The Microwave power

cooks them quickly, while the Grill provides traditional browning and

crisping; all of this happening simultaneously.

The following 3 combination modes are available:

NOTE:

• Never cover foods when cooking on a Combination program.

• For small quantities do not cook by Combination, cook by Grill or

Microwave only for best results.

• Do not preheat the oven on Combination.

Microwave Power Levels

Accessories to Use

Approximate Times for Grilling

Microwave Grill Combination

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Combination mode Display Grill power Microwave power Uses

1 G1-600 W 1300 W 600 W White meat, lamb, whole poultry, gratin dishes. Preheating of pizza pan.

2 G1-440 W 1300 W 440 W Sausages, red meat, pieces of poultry, fish.

3 G1-250 W 1300 W 250 W 4/4 style cakes, quiches, pork chops, gratin dishes with eggs.

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Many convenience foods are readily available in supermarkets. You

may also wish to reheat homecooked food or leftovers. This can all

be done safely in your oven, however you must check the food

carefully to see if it is piping hot before serving, just as you would in

a conventional oven.

Chilled foods to be reheated must also be stored correctly.

How do I choose which method to reheat by?

The heat method i.e. Microwave only or Combination, depends on

the type of food to be reheated. For foods that do not require

browning, reheat by microwave only. For foods that do require

browning, reheat by Combination.

How long do I reheat foods for?

There are reheating charts for Microwave and Combination: these

charts give timings that are a guideline ONLY, as the exact time will

depend on the weight of the food, size of the dish used and start

temperature.

What should I do if the food I am reheating does not

appear in the charts?

It is not possible to test every food available for the following charts,

however we have selected a great variety of foods, and suggest that

by following the guidelines given, you can reheat safely and

successfully.

Stirring and Turning

Whenever possible, foods should be stirred or turned over during

reheating. This helps ensure that the food reheats evenly on the

outside and in the centre.

Standing Time

Many foods require a STANDING TIME after reheating. Standing

time is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to

transfer to the centre, thus eliminating cold spots. If the food has

been covered during the reheating time, then leave the covering on

during the standing time. Stand time is particularly important for

dense foods e.g. Lasagnes, Gratins, etc and those foods that cannot

be stirred during reheating.

When is food reheated?

Reheated food 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

reheating by microwave or Combination present no added safety

risks.

Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that

they are well heated through.

Even if manufacturer’s instructions or the times in the reheating

charts have been followed, it is still important to check that the food

is piping hot. If in doubt, always return the food to your oven for

further reheating.

Reheating by Microwave

Reheating

Food Weight/quantity Fresh Frozen

DELICATESSEN STARTERS

- croque monsieur 1 piece (170 g) MAX 1 min MAX 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins

2 pieces (320 g) MAX 2 mins MAX 5 mins

- shellfish (4) 1 piece (170 g) MAX 2 mins MAX 3 mins

2 pieces (220 g) – MAX 6 to 7 mins

- unfilled pancake (2) 1 piece MAX 30 secs –

- stuffed pancake (2) (3) 1 piece (150 g) – MAX 3 to 4 mins

2 pieces (300 g) – MAX 5 mins

- soup (2) 400 g MAX 4 mins –

1 litre MAX 6 to 7 mins MAX 11 to 12 mins

- small pizza (1) 1 piece (160 g) MAX 1 min MAX 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins

- American pizza 1 piece (400 g) MAX 4 to 5 mins MAX 7 to 8 mins

- small quiche (1) 1 piece (130 g) 600 W 1 min 10 secs MAX 3 mins

- large quiche 1 piece (400 g) 600 W 3 mins 600 W 7 to 8 mins

- Nem, Samosa (3) 2 pieces (100 g) MAX 15 to 20 secs –

READY-COOKED DISHES

- stuffed tomatoes 1 piece (170 g) MAX 2 mins MAX 6 to 7 mins

- Chilli con Carne (2) (3) 400 g MAX 3 mins 40 secs –

- Chicken Korma with rice (2) (3) 350 g – MAX 6 mins

- Quenelles (2) (3) 6 pieces (240 g) – 600 W 6 mins

- Snails (2) (3) 12 pieces (100 g) 440 W 2 mins 600 W 2 mins - 2 mins 30 secs

- Gratin dishes (starchy with meat) (4) 300 - 400 g MAX 3 mins MAX 8 to 10 mins

600 g MAX 6 to 8 mins MAX 13 to 14 mins

1 kg MAX 10 to 11 mins MAX 16 to 18 mins

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Reheating by Microwave

BABY BOTTLES and FOOD JARS - CAUTION

Milk or formula MUST be stirred or shaken thoroughly before

heating and again at the end, and tested carefully before feeding

a baby.

For 210-240 ml of milk at fridge temperature, remove top and teat.

Heat on 1000 W for 25-30 secs.

CHECK CAREFULLY.

For 90 ml of milk at fridge temperature, remove top and teat. Heat on

1000 W for 10-15 secs. CHECK CAREFULLY.

N.B. Liquid at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than at the

bottom of the bottle and must be shaken thoroughly before checking

the temperature.

(1) Remove packaging and wrap in absorbent paper. (2) Cover. (3) Stir halfway through cooking time. (4) Remove the aluminium tray and put

the gratin in a heat-resistant microwaveable dish.

Food Weight/quantity Fresh Frozen

READY-COOKED DISHES (cont.)

- vegetable gratin (with/without meat) (4) 300 - 400 g MAX 6 mins MAX 11 to 13 mins

1 kg MAX 12 mins MAX 18 mins + 600 W 6 mins

- fish gratin (4) 450 g – 600 W 12 to 15 mins

1 kg – MAX 18 mins + 250 W 5 mins

- fish in sauce (2) (3) 225 g – MAX 6 to 7 mins

FILLINGS

- starchy (2) 300 g MAX 2 to 3 mins MAX 4 to 5 mins

- vegetables (2) 100 g MAX 1 min to 1 min 30 secs –

200 g MAX 1 min 30 secs to 2 mins –

- purée (2) (3)

of potato 200 g MAX 1 min 30 secs MAX 4 mins 30 secs

of vegetables 200 g MAX 1 to 2 mins MAX 5 mins

400 g MAX 3 mins 30 secs MAX 8 mins

- spaghetti in sauce (2) 210 g MAX 2 mins –

450 g MAX 4 mins –

- rice (2) 150 g MAX 1 min MAX 2 mins 30 secs

300 g MAX 2 mins 30 secs MAX 4 mins 30 secs

MEAT AND FISH

- hamburger (raw) (2) 1 piece (150 g) – MAX 1 min 30 secs

- cocktail sausages (2) (3) 120 g 250 W 2 to 3 mins –

- pieces of cooked meat

minced steak (2) 100 g 600 W 40 to 50 secs –

pork 2 pieces (2) 130 g 600 W 1 min 30 secs –

lamb 2 pieces (2) 160 g 600 W 1 min –

beef 2 pieces (2) 120 g 600 W 50 secs –

chicken leg (2) 205 g MAX 1 min 40 secs –

chicken nuggets 10 pieces (200 g) – MAX 2 mins 30 secs

cordon bleu 1 piece (100 g) – MAX 2 mins

MISCELLANEOUS

- baby food 30 g 600 W 15 secs Test –

(small pot at room temperature) 120 g 600 W 25 secs Test –

200 g 600 W 40 secs Test –

- breakfast pastries (1) 2 x 50 g – MAX 30 to 40 secs or 3 mins

- bread (1)

- sliced sandwich bread 800 g – 8 mins

- slice 60 g – MAX 40 secs

- baguette 150 g – MAX 30 to 40 secs

- 1 wholemeal loaf 500 g – MAX 2 mins 30 secs +

1

/2 hr stand

- rye bread roll 1 piece (85 g) – MAX 40 secs

3 x 85 g – MAX 1 min 10 secs

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To soften butter for easy spreading on removal from the fridge

Soften for 35-40 seconds on (for 150g). Remove any foil

beforehand.

Swelling dried fruit

Add 4 tablespoons of water to 200 g of raisins or prunes, (they can

be swollen with rum for cakes). Stir and heat on 1000 W for 2 to 3

minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Restoring cheese to room temperature

Cheese removed from the refrigerator must be placed in the oven

and "warmed" for 30 seconds -1 minute (depending on the size of the

cheese) at 250 W.

Blanching almonds or hazelnuts

Cover with hot water and cook for 3-6 minutes on 1000 W (return to

boil). Cool, drain and the skin is then easy to remove.

Drying herbs

Place absorbent paper on the turntable. Carefully spread out the

finely chopped, fresh herbs on the paper. Repeat several times if

necessary. Heat on 1000 W for a few minutes, checking them every

30 seconds until the herbs begin to dry. Extreme care must be taken

to ensure that the herbs do not remain in the oven too long;

otherwise, they will disintegrate, and possibly catch fire. Leave the

herbs on the absorbent paper for a further 2 hours at room

temperature, then store in air-tight containers.

Making caramel

Cook 100 g of sugar with 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl for 2-

3 minutes on 1000 W, checking halfway-through cooking time.

Remove caramel before it becomes darkened since it will continue to

cook outside. You can stop the cooking with 2 tablespoons of very

hot water (beware of sharp edges).

Liquifying hardened honey

Remove the lid to the pot, place in oven and heat on 250 W for 30-

50 seconds, depending on the quantity. Stir and repeat if necessary.

Croutons in minutes

Cut two slices of white bread into small cubes. Spread out these

cubes on a plate. Heat on 1000 W for 2 minutes then allow to stand

for 5 minutes. You can rub a clove of garlic on the slices of bread

before cutting them or drizzle with a few drops of olive oil.

How to obtain more juice from an orange or a lemon

Before squeezing, place orange or lemon in microwave for 30-40

seconds on 1000 W, then squeeze immediately; this will produce

more juice.

Melting butter

100g of butter in a ramekin dish covered with a saucer will melt in

around 1 minute at 600 W.

Melting chocolate

Break 100 g chocolate into little pieces into a bowl and heat at 600 W

for 2-2

1

/2 minutes (the time may vary depending on the cocoa and

sugar content). Stir at least once during cooking.

Leaving dough to prove

Place the covered dough in the oven and heat for around 5 minutes

on (for 500 g of dough). Leave the dough in the oven (away

from air currents) until it has doubled in volume.

Making mulled wine

In an ovenproof glass (or mug), mix together 20 CL of red wine, the

zest of a lemon, a pinch of cinnamon, one clove and 2-4 teaspoons

of sugar according to taste. Heat on 1000 W for 1-1

1

/

2 minutes.

"Deodorise" your oven

To rid your oven of that "fishy" smell, place a bowl of white wine

vinegar or water with the juice of a lemon inside the oven. Heat on

1000 W for 5 minutes. Wipe off the steam that collects on the oven

walls.

Preparing a hot compress

Heat a clean, damp, folded cloth on a plate for 1-2 minutes on

1000 W. Check temperature before applying the cloth.

Microwave Cooking Tips

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This feature allows you to enter the weight

in grams and the oven will select the

correct defrosting time for the foods

described. Do not use for porous foods e.g.

bread, cakes and convenience foods etc.

See Operating Instructions for selection of

the grams. During the defrosting process,

the oven will beep to remind you to check

the food i.e. turn, shield or break the food

apart, as shown above.

There are two categories for Auto Weight

Defrost:

Defrosting Guidelines

The biggest problem when defrosting food in a microwave is to get

the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook.

For this reason Panasonic have made the defrosting on your oven

CYCLIC DEFROST, just select the 270 watts DEFROST pad

and set the required time. The oven then divides this time into 8

stages. These stages alternate between defrosting (total of 4) and

standing (total of 4).

During the standing stages there is no microwave power in the oven,

although the light will remain on and the turnatable will turn. The

automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost and for small

items the usual stand time can be eliminated.

Recommended

Weight (Min.- Max.)

1. Small pieces

e.g. Fish/Chops, 100 - 1200 g

Sausages,

Chicken Portions

2. Big pieces

e.g. Meat Joints, 400 - 2000 g

Whole Chicken

Tips for Defrosting

Auto Weight Defrost

Check the defrosting several times, even if you use the automatic

buttons. Observe the standing times.

STANDING TIMES

Individual portions of

food may be cooked

almost immediately

after defrosting (5

minutes standing time

for steaks, 15 minutes

for fruit and pastry). It

is normal for large

portions of food to be

frozen in the centre.

Before cooking, allow

to stand for a minimum of one hour. During this standing time, the

temperature becomes evenly distributed and the food is defrosted by

conduction. NB If the food is not going to be cooked immediately,

store it in the refrigerator. Never refreeze defrosted food without first

cooking it.

JOINTS AND POULTRY

It is preferable to

place the joints on an

upturned plate or

plastic rack so that

they are not resting in

the juices. It is

essential to protect

delicate or projecting

parts of this food with

small pieces of foil to prevent these parts from cooking. It is not

dangerous to use small pieces of foil in your oven, provided they do

not come into contact with the oven walls.

MINCED MEAT OR CUBES OF MEAT AND SEAFOOD

Since the outside of

these foods quickly

defrosts, it is

necessary to separate

them, break the

blocks into pieces

frequently while

defrosting and remove

them when they have

defrosted.

SMALL PORTIONS OF FOOD

Chops and chicken

pieces must be

separated as soon as

possible so that they

defrost evenly

throughout. Fatty parts

and the ends defrost

more quickly. Place

them near the centre

of the turntable or

protect them.

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Defrosting Common Foods

NOTES

# turn this food halfway through defrosting and protect ends and

projecting parts with foil.

* stir, turn or separate several times during defrosting.

Select Defrost Power 270 W then the approximate time given below.

The times given below are guidelines only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then

re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. It is not essential to cover food during defrosting.

Food Weight/quantity Time in minutes Standing times (minimum)

MEAT

- joints with bone# 500 g 18 - 20 60

- roast filleted# 500 g 20 - 22 70

- chops# 500 g 8 - 12 15

- cutlets# 250 g 6 - 7 10

- kidneys* 250 g 7 - 8 10

- lean beef* 430 g (2) 11 - 12 10

- entrecôte* 150 g 4 - 6 10

- minced beef, sausage meat, pork mince* 500 g 10 - 12 10

- hamburger* 200 g (2) 6 - 7 10

400 g (4) 10 - 12 10

- meat for stewing/braising* 500 g 12 - 14 15

- whole poultry# 500 g 12 - 13 60

- poultry pieces# 1 kg (4) 22 - 24 30

- poussin# 400 g 15 30

- rabbit# 500 g 14 - 15 30

- pork sausages* 300 g (2) 10 - 11 15

BUTTER 250 g 2 10

FRUIT COULIS 200 g 3 - 4 10

CHEESE* 450 g 3 10

RED FRUIT* 200 g 5 - 6 10

300 g 9 10

500 g 12 10

CAKES AND PUDDINGS

- Victoria Sandwich Cake 400 g (1) 7 10

- Black Forest 550 g (1) 4 - 5 15

- Bavarois 110 g (1 portion) 8 seconds 15

- raspberry tart 470 g (1) 10 15

CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE 200 ml 4 4

PASTRY

- sweet flan or shortcrust* 370 g (block) 4 - 5 5

- puff* 300 g (block) 3 - 4 5

FISH

- whole# 400 g (2) 10 - 12 15

- fillets# 500 g (4) 13 - 14 15

- fish steak with bone* 380 g (2) 10 15

- thick steaks without bone* 200 g (2) (4) 9 15

- shrimps/prawns* 200 g 7 10

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Combination Cooking and Reheating Charts (NN-F663/NN-F623/NN-F653)

(1) Put in a heat-resistant microwaveable dish (or a piece of greaseproof paper) on the wire rack. (2) Remove packaging and place directly on

the wire rack. (3) Turn or stir halfway through cooking time.

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Food Weight/quantity Time required - fresh Time required - frozen

ENTREES

- croque monsieur (2) (3) 1 piece (100 g) 1 min 30 secs Combi 1 + 3 mins grill 3 mins Combi 1

2 pieces (300 g) 5 mins Combi 2 3 mins 30 Combi 1

1 piece (150 g) 3 to 4 mins Combi 1 + 1 min grill 3 to 4 mins Combi 2

- shellfish (1) 1 piece (100 g) – 5 mins Combi 2

(remove croissant halfway through) 1 piece (170 g) 2 mins 30 secs Combi 1 + 2 mins grill 5 to 7 mins Combi 2

2 pieces (2 x150 g) 4 to 5 mins Combi 1 7 mins 30 secs Combi 1

- cheese croissant, gnocchi (1) 1 piece (160 g) 3 to 4 mins Combi 1 3 mins 30 secs Combi 2

2 pieces (300 g) 4 to 5 mins Combi 1 –

- roulé au fromage (1) (3) 1 piece (130 g) 3 mins Combi 1 3 mins Combi 2

- large sausage roll (2) (3) 1 piece (130 g) 1 min 40 secs Combi 3 3 mins Combi 1

- stuffed pancakes (1) (3) 1 piece (150 g) – 4 mins 30 secs Combi 1

1 piece (190 g) 3 mins Combi 1 –

2 pieces (2 x 130 g) 3 mins 30 secs to 4 mins Combi 2 7 mins Combi 1

- mini-quiches (1) 12 pieces (180 g) MAX 50 secs + 2 mins grill MAX 2 mins + 3 mins grill

- American pizza (2)

small 1 piece (200 g) 2 mins Combi 3 + 2 mins grill MAX 3 mins + 3 mins grill

big 1 piece (450 g) – 5 to 6 mins Combi 1

1 piece (750 g) – 8 mins Combi 1 + 2 min grill

- pizza (2)

small 1 piece (200 g)

4 mins Combi 2

MAX 2 mins 10 secs + 3 to 4 mins grill

1 piece (300 g) 3 mins Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill –

big 1 piece (400 g) 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill Autopizza***

1 piece (600 g) 5 mins Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill Autopizza***

thin crust 1 piece (500 g) 4 mins Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill –

calzone (3) 1 piece (420 g) 3 mins Combi 1 + 2 mins grill –

- small quiche (2) 1 piece (130 g) 2 mins Combi 3 –

1 piece (200 g) 4 mins Combi 2 –

2 pieces (300 g) 4 mins Combi 3 Autoquiche***

- large quiche 1 piece (400 g) 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1 –

1 piece (500 g) 4 mins 30 secs Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill Autoquiche***

1 piece (600 g) 5 mins Combi 1 Autoquiche***

- double crust pastry pie with cheese, 1 piece (300 g) 4 to 5 mins Combi 1 –

- ham or bacon filling (2) (3) 1 piece (500 g) 6 to 7 mins Combi 1 –

- double crust mushroom pie 1 piece (450 g) 8 mins Combi 1 –

COOKED DISHES

- Lasagne Bolognaise (1) 130 g 2 mins Combi 1 + 3 mins grill –

300 g 6 to 8 mins Combi 2 AutoGratin***

1 kg Combi 1 10 to 12 mins AutoGratin***

- fish gratin (1) 450 g – AutoGratin***

800 g – AutoGratin***

- vegetable gratin (1) 450 g 5 - 7 mins Combi 1 AutoGratin***

1 kg 12 - 14 mins Combi 1 AutoGratin***

SIDE DISHES

- Dauphine potato (1) (3) 200 g – 4 mins 30 secs Combi 1

- noisettes potato (1) (3) 350 g – 4 mins Combi 1 + 3 mins grill

- Duchesse potato (1) 500 g – 7 mins Combi 1 + 7 mins grill

- oven chips (1) (3) 400 g – 8 to 10 mins Combi 1

MEAT AND FISH

- Confit of duck (1) (3) 2 pieces (400 g)

4 mins Combi 1 + 3 mins grill

–

- Cordon bleu (1) (3) 1 piece (120 g) 4 mins Combi 1 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1

- Chicken nuggets (1) (3) 10 pieces (200 g) 3 mins Combi 1 + 2 mins

grill

6 mins Combi 2

MISCELLANEOUS

- ready-cooked double crust almond pie (2) (3)

1 piece (400 g) 3 mins to 3 min 30 secs Combi 3 4 to 5 mins Combi 2

- apricot crumble (1) 1 piece (300 g) – 5 to 6 mins Combi 1

- croissants & other types of sweet rolls (2) (3)

1 piece (60 g) Grill 2 mins MAX 12 secs + 2 mins grill (or Auto)

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Cooking Chart For Your Pizza Pan (NN-F663/NN-F623)

Food Weight/quantity Fresh Frozen

- appetisers - tartlets 12 pieces (160 g) – 2 mins 30 secs Combi 1

- appetisers - vol-au-vents (for cooking) 15 pieces (210 g) – 7 mins 30 secs Combi 2**

- choux pastry 20 pieces (150 g) – 1 min 30 secs Combi 1**

- crique lardons-fromage 1 x 170 g 4 mins Combi 2 3 mins Combi 1 + 2 mins grill

- tarte alsacienne 1 x 120 g 4 mins Combi 3 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1

PIZZA

- standard crust 2 x 140 g 4 mins 30 secs Combi 2 –

200 g – 3 mins Combi 1

300 g 6 mins Combi 1 7 mins Combi 1

500 g 5 mins Combi 3 6 mins Combi 1

- thin crust 200 g 4 mins Combi 3 3 mins Combi 1

250 g 2 mins Combi 1 + 2 mins grill** 3 mins Combi 1

- American style 500 g – 6 mins Combi 1

- McCain rise and up 500 g – 10 mins 30 secs Combi 1

QUICHES & PIES

- quiche lorraine 1 x 100 g – 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins Combi 1

2 x 150 g 3 mins Combi 2 –

150 g – 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins Combi 1

400 g – 5 to 6 mins Combi 1

- leek quiche 2 x 120 g – 5 mins Combi 1

400 g – 6 mins 30 secs Combi 1**

- Savoie pie 450 g 4 mins 30 secs to 5 mins Combi 1** 10 min Combi 1* + **

- double crust mushroom pie 450 g 6 to 7 mins Combi 1** –

- seafood quiche 350 g 4 mins Combi 2** –

- quiche with onion and anchovy filling 1 x 150 g – 2 mins 40 secs Combi 1

- stuffed crepes 4 pieces (200 g) – 3 mins Combi 1

2 pieces (100 g) – 1 min 40 secs Combi 1*

- stuffed pancakes 2 pieces (140 g) 3 mins Combi 2 5 mins Combi 1

- roulé au fromage, large sausage roll 130 g 2 mins Combi 3 2 mins 20 secs to 3 mins (roulé) Combi 3

2 x 130 g 2 mins 30 secs Combi 1 3 mins Combi 1**

- chicken vol-au-vents 1 piece (150 g) 2 mins 20 secs Combi 1 4 mins Combi 1 (remove the lid)

2 x 150 g 3 mins Combi 1 6 mins 30 secs to 7 mins Combi 1

(remove the lid)

- gnocchis 2 x 130 g – 6 mins Combi 1

- croque-monsieur 1 x 100 g 3 mins Combi 3* –

2 x 100 g 4 mins Combi 3 + 1 min grill –

1 x 160 g 3 mins 30 secs to 4 mins Combi 3 3 mins Combi 1

2 x 160 g 5 to 6 mins Combi 3 5 mins Combi 1

- croque-bacon/tomato 1 x 140 g 2 mins 30 secs Combi 2 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1

POTATOES

- oven chips 200 g – 5 mins Combi 1 + 3 to 5 mins grill*

400 g – 6 mins Combi 1 + 5 to 7 mins grill*

- potato wedges 300 g – 4 mins Combi 1 + 5 mins grill*

- Duchesse potato 400 g – 9 mins Combi 1 + 4 mins grill

- Dauphine potato 200 g – 4 to 5 mins Combi 1*

- roast potatoes 9 pieces (600 g) – 10 mins Combi 1*

- noisettes potato 450 g – 8 mins Combi 1 + 3 mins grill*

- pieces/quarters (raw) 500 g to 1 kg 15 to 20 min Combi 1* –

SAUSAGES 2 pieces (120 g) 2 mins Combi 1* 3 mins 30 secs Combi 1*

3 pieces (180 g) 3 mins Combi 1* 4 mins Combi 1*

- Toulouse sausage 1 piece (150 g) 3 mins 30 secs to 4 mins Combi 2* 4 mins 30 secs Combi 1*

- pork sausages* 1 piece (150 g) 5 mins Combi 2* 7 mins Combi 1*

(*) Turn or stir halfway through cooking. (**) Allow to stand for 5 minutes after heating.

Unless otherwise indicated, the pizza pan is always preheated for 4 minutes on Combination N°1.

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English

Cooking Chart For Your Pizza Pan (NN-F663/NN-F623)

Food Weight/quantity Fresh Frozen

- pork chop* 180 g 3 to 4 mins Combi 2* 6 mins Combi 1*

- duck fillet* 1 piece (350 g) 4 mins Combi 3 + 5 mins grill* –

- chicken legs 2 pieces (670 g) 10 mins Combi 1 + 4 mins grill* 18 mins Combi 1 + 4 mins grill*

- hamburgers*

standard 1 piece (100 g) 1 min 50 secs to 2 mins Combi 3* 3 mins 30 secs to 4 mins Combi 3*

1 piece (140 g) 2 mins 30 secs to 3 mins Combi 3* –

2 pieces (200 g) – 4 mins 20 secs Combi 3*

4 pieces (400 g) – 3 mins 30 secs to 4 mins Combi 3

- breaded fish* 2 pieces (200 g) 3 mins 40 secs Combi 2* 5 mins Combi 1*

- fish sticks 5 pieces (150 g) – 4 mins Combi 1*

10 pieces (300 g) – 5 mins Combi 1*

- cordon bleu 1 piece (100 g) 3 mins 30 secs Combi 3* 3 mins Combi 1*

2 pieces (200 g) 3 mins 30 secs Combi 2* 5 mins Combi 1*

- chicken nuggets 10 pieces (200 g) 4 mins Combi 2* 4 mins Combi 1*

5 pieces (100 g) 3 mins Combi 2* 3 mins Combi 1*

- omelette 4 beaten eggs 1 to 2 mins Combi 1* –

8 beaten eggs 2 mins to 2 mins 30 secs Combi 1* –

- apple strudel (pre-cooked)* 300 g – 4 mins 30 secs to 5 mins Combi 1* and **

- double crust almond pie (pre-cooked) 400 g – 2 mins 30 secs Combi 1**

- apple fritters (pre-cooked) 7 pieces (220 g) – 6 mins Combi 3*

- waffles (pre-cooked) 1 piece (70 g) – 2 mins 30 secs Combi 3*

- croustade aux pommes (pre-cooked) 400 g – 5 mins Combi 1**

- kouing aman aux pommes (pre-cooked) 550 g – 3 mins Combi 1**

- Tarte Tatin 1 piece (600 g) – 7 mins Combi 1** /stand apple side down

1 piece (150 g) – 2 mins Combi 2** /stand apple side down

- nut brownies (pre-cooked) 2 pieces (150 g) – 1 min 30 secs Combi 3 * and **

Unless otherwise indicated, the pizza pan is always preheated for 4 minutes on Combination N°1.

(*) Turn or stir halfway through cooking.

(**) Allow to stand for 5 minutes after heating.

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DEFROSTED JOINTS

If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed

before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be

allowed to STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking to

ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

FAT

Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and can cause the

meat next to it to overcook. Always choose joints that aren’t

excessively fatty.

Cooking with microwave only

Place joints on an

upturned plate in a

microwaveable dish

and on the turntable.

It is important that the

joint should not soak

in its juice. The

upturned plate is not

needed for pieces of

meat or poultry if

fricasseed or cooked

with an accompaniment.

It is advisable to cover the meat with a lid or cling-film to speed up

cooking and prevent splashes.

STANDING TIME

Meat and poultry require a minimum of 15 mins. STANDING TIME

wrapped in tin foil after cooking by microwave. Roast meat is always

easier to carve after STANDING and the meat will continue to cook

during the STAND TIME.

BONE

Bone tips on legs of lamb and crown roasts may need shielding when

cooked by microwave, to prevent overcooking.

How to cook small cuts of meat by microwave

Some cuts of meat can be cooked by microwave although due to

their short cooking times and no heat source, they will not crisp and

brown.

They should always be cooked on a microwave rack to lift them out

of their juices.

Arrange drumsticks so the fleshiest part is towards the outside.

TURNING

Joints and poultry should be turned over halfway through cooking.

SHIELDING

Large joints may need shielding with pieces of smooth aluminium foil

after half the cooking time to avoid overcooking on the outside

edges. Turkeys and large chickens should have their breast meat,

legs and wings protected. Secure foil with toothpicks and do not

allow foil to touch the walls of the oven.

How to roast a joint by Combination

Place the joint on an

upturned saucer on

heatproof dish. Joints

are best cooked by

microwave only then

browned and crisped

by a final

Combination stage.

DO NOT cover.

Tips for stews and ragouts

BEFORE: the accompanying vegetables must be cut into regular

pieces and pre-cooked, otherwise they may stay crunchy when

cooking is completed. Lightly cover the pieces of meat with flour, to

ensure the sauce cooks properly.

DURING cooking, it is essential to keep the pieces of meat covered

by the liquid using an upturned saucer or plate (to prevent the meat

from drying out). Since cooking stews takes a long time and

sometimes there is a lot of evaporation, do not hesitate to add liquid

while cooking if necessary. Cover the vessel with a lid to restrict

evaporation. Bring to the boil on 1000 W for 10 to 12 mins. then

continue cooking for the desired length of time at 250 W.

Cooking small cuts of meat by Grill or Combination

Place food on the wire

rack. Place the wire

rack on the turntable.

Use a heatproof dish

to catch grease/drips.

For larger pieces or

pieces of meat that will

not fit without touching

the roof or catching on

the grill, place in a

heatproof dish on

turntable. The grilling

action will still brown

the food, but may take

slightly longer.

Meat & Poultry

Guidelines

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Meat & Poultry

Type of meat Microwave only***

Cooking time

Combination or grill

Cooking time

in minutes in minutes

BEEF

- rib* Grill 25 -30**

- roast* 600 W 5 Combi 3 7 - 8

- stew MAX then 250 W 10 then 60 - 75** – –

LAMB

- roast on the bone* 600 W 6 - 7 Combi 1 7 - 8

- rolled shoulder* 600 W 8 Combi 1 8 - 9

- stew* MAX then 250 W 10 then 40 - 50** – –

VEAL

- roast shoulder* 600 W 14 - 15 Combi 1 10 - 11

- stew MAX then 250 W 10 then 50 - 60 ** – –

PORK

- roast fillet* 600 W 15 - 17*** Combi 1 11 - 12

- roast spare rib* 600 W 15 - 17*** Combi 1 12 - 13

- stew MAX then 250 W 10 then 50 - 60** – –

- ribs* – – Grill 20

CHICKEN - GUINEA FOWL - TURKEY

- roast whole – – Combi 1 8 - 9

- pieces* 600 W 7 - 8 Combi 2 12 - 14

or Grill 25**

- turkey drumstick* – – Combi 1 8 - 9

- turkey pieces 600 W 12 Combi 1 10 - 11

DUCK

- roast whole – – Combi 1 then grill 9 - 10 then 4**

- pieces* – – Combi 1 then grill 7 - 8 then 6**

- stew MAX then 250 W 10 then 70** – –

RABBIT MAX 7 - 8 – –

GAME

- roast* MAX 5 - 6*** Combi 3 9 - 11

- stew MAX then 250 W 10 then 70** – –

CHIPOLATAS, MERGUEZ* MAX 3 - 4 Grill 12 - 14**

PORK SAUSAGE (1 pce)* – – Combi 2 8**

Toulouse Sausage (2 pces)* – – Combi 2 10

or Grill 15**

Note: For boned or stuffed meat, increase cooking time by at least 5 mins. (depending on weight).

* dish placed on the wire rack for grill or combination cooking, if the thickness of the meat allows; otherwise, on the turntable.

** Regardless of the weight.

*** with microwave-only cooking, the cooking times of joints (pork, veal, lamb, beef) apply to joints that have previously been browned on all

sides in a pan (for a few minutes).

For 500 g (time in minutes)

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Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering

fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided.

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?

Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.

Fish

ARRANGING

Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice,

should be rolled up prior to

cooking to avoid overcooking on

the thinner outside edge and tail.

COVERING

Always cover fish with either

microwave cling film or use a

dish with a self-fitting lid.

LIQUID

Fresh fish should always be

sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of

lemon juice or white wine. When

cooking Frozen fish, add liquid

as above for even cooking.

FISH STEAKS

Fish steaks should be arranged

in a circle - thicker part to the

outside - to avoid overcooking

and disintegration of the tail

ends.

WHOLE FISH

If cooking 2 whole fish together,

they should be arranged head to

tail for even cooking.

Large whole fish must have the

tail and head shielded halfway

through cooking with smooth

pieces of tin foil secured with

toothpicks.

SALT

DO NOT sprinkle salt onto fish

before cooking as this may make

the fish dry.

COOKING FISH BY GRILL

OR COMBINATION

Brush fish with melted butter or

oil to keep fish moist. Place on

wire rack. DO NOT add salt,

however sprinkle with pepper

or herbs if required.

Big fish (more than 400 g)

You are recommended to turn

them over halfway through

cooking time and to protect the

head and tail with a small piece

of aluminium foil to avoid

overcooking. (Attention: the

aluminium must not touch

the walls of the oven).

Stand time

Fish should STAND after

cooking for 2-3 mins. This can

be outside the oven to enable

the oven to be used for futher

cooking.

Fish en papillote

You can make papillotes of fish

by replacing the aluminium foil

by microwaveable greaseproof

paper (or parchment paper).

Food FRESH FROZEN

Power Time Power Time

Fish in thin fillets 600 W 4 - 5 MAX 10

Fish in thick fillets 600 W 5 - 6 MAX 11 - 12

Fish steaks 600 W 5 - 7 MAX 11 - 13

Whole fish 600 W 5 MAX 12

Shrimp* 600 W 4 - 5

Mussels* 600 W 5 - 6

Scallops* 600 W 6 - 7

Squid* 600 W 5 - 6 MAX 11

Crab* 600 W 5 - 6

Fish croquettes (1 piece=50 g)* MAX 3 min 30

(2 pieces)

or 5 min

(4 pieces)

*We do not recommend cooking with the Auto menu for these fish.

Cooking Time for 500g in minutes

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Vegetables

*We do not recommend cooking with the Auto menu for these vegetables.

Fresh/Frozen Vegetables Manual Cooking Charts - Use Max Power (1000 W)

For 500g (time in minutes)

ADDED WATER

Very water-rich vegetables such as tomatoes, courgettes,

aubergines, frozen vegetables for ratatouille, mushrooms, spinach,

endives, lettuce, onions, most fruits, etc., to which little or no water

should be added, since microwave cooking uses the water contained

in the foods naturally.

Fairly water-rich vegetables, to which 4 to 5 tablespoons of water

should be added for 500g, to create the steam which cooks the

vegetables and prevents dehydration: cauliflower, leeks, broccoli,

Brussels sprouts, fennel, carrots, celeriac, asparagus, dwarf beans,

potatoes, cabbages, turnips, artichokes, etc.

Vegetables containing relatively little water, to which 8 to 10

tablespoons of water should be added per 500 g to encourage

hydration: peas, broad beans, runner beans, French beans.

In all cases: vegetables must be cooked on 1000 W power (except

for whole cauliflowers) and must not be salted before cooking, but

after. This is because the salt absorbs the natural moisture of the

vegetable and encourages dehydration.

VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN

Artichokes:

- whole 11 - 12 –

- hearts 10 - 12 13 - 16

Asparagus* 10 - 12 14 - 15

Aubergines 9 - 11 –

Beetroot* 18 - 20 –

Chinese Leaves 8 - 10 14 - 15

Broccoli 8 - 10 13 - 15

Mushrooms 9 - 10 13 - 15

Carrots:

- round slices 10 - 12 13 - 15

- strips 12 - 14 –

Cabbage* 12 - 14 –

Cauliflower 10 - 12 13 - 15

Brussels sprouts 10 - 12 13 - 15

Boule celery 9 - 11 –

Celery* 15 - 17 –

Courgettes 8 - 10 13 - 15

Endives 12 - 14 18 - 20

Spinach:

- chopped – 12

- leaves 9 - 10 13

VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN

Broad beans* 16 - 19 18 - 20

Fennel:

- whole cut in half 12 - 14 –

- thin cut 17 - 20 –

Green beans* 12 - 13 12 - 13

Dwarf beans 10 - 13 –

Mixed spring vegetables* – 15 - 16

Corn on cob (2 cobs)* 12 - 14 14 - 17

Turnips 10 - 12 18 - 20

Onions 9 - 12 15 - 18

Peas* 20 16 - 18

Mange-tout peas 10 - 12 –

Thin sliced leeks 12 - 14 15 - 16

Leek stalks 12 - 14 15 - 16

Squash 10 - 12 –

Capsicums 12 - 14 14 - 16

Whole potatoes (<220 g) 9 - 12 –

Cut potatoes 10 - 12 –

Ratatouille 16 - 18 14 - 16

Salsify 12 - 14 14 - 16

Tomatoes* 4 - 5 –

A whole cauliflower must be cooked head down,

on 600 W power, for 12 to 15 mins. (according to

size of cauliflower) with 6 tablespoons of water.

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Eggs are delicate

products which

require special

attention. This is

because if they

are placed straight

into the oven, they

explode because

of the pressure

created inside the

shell. Being

broken, the yolk

also explodes if

the film covering it is not pierced. So push the tip of a toothpick into

the centre of the yolk; if the egg is fresh, it will not spill out. The yolk

and the white react differently to the microwaves and unfortunately

the yolk cooks more quickly. When eggs are beaten (omelette), the

edges should be taken into the centre halfway through cooking time.

Poached eggs

Heat 50 ml of water with salt and a dash of vinegar for 1 min on

1000 W. Break the egg into the boiling water and carefully pierce the

yolk and the white with a toothpick; cook on 600 W for 30 to 40

seconds (depending on the size of the egg). Leave to stand for 1

minute, then drain and serve.

Scrambled eggs

Mix 2 raw eggs in a bowl with a little cream or milk, a knob of

butter, salt and pepper. Cook for 40 seconds on 1000 W. Remove

and beat briskly with a fork. Resume cooking on 1000 W for a further

30 to 40 seconds. The eggs should remain creamy.

Oeufs cocotte

Break the egg into a buttered ramekin, season with salt and pepper,

pierce the yolk and the white with a toothpick. Add the desired

ingredients (cream, mushrooms, lumpfish roe, etc.). Cook for 1 min

30 sec to 2 min per egg at 250 W, depending on the size of the egg

and the quantity of garnish.

Cheeses react differently depending what type they are: the fattier

they are the quicker they melt. If they are cooked for too long a time,

they harden. When possible, it is preferable to add grated cheese at

the last moment (for pasta, gratins, etc.).

The cooking times for dried vegetables in the microwave are much

the same as with traditional cooking. On the other hand, these

foodstuffs heat up very quickly, without taking on a reheated flavour,

so long as they are in a closed vessel, with butter or sauce mixed in.

For the cooking, use a big vessel (to avoid any overspill). Fully cover

with water or stock. Leave to stand for at least 5 to 8 minutes after

cooking.

Rice

Once the liquid reaches boiling point, cook for approx. 20 minutes at

250 W, regardless of the quantity of rice.

Semolina

Semolina cooks perfectly in a microwave oven, with no risk of

burning. Simply add a volume of water equal to that of the semolina,

bring to the boil covered on 1000 W for 2 min 30 sec (for 200 g of

medium-grain semolina with 0.2 l of water), then cook on 250 W for

about 3 min while it swells.

Pasta

Remember to salt the cooking water and stir once during cooking.

When the liquid is bubbling, cook for 7 or 8 minutes on 1000 W for

250 g of pasta (for 1 litre of water) and 10 minutes for 250 g of

ravioli.

Dried vegetables

Fully cover with water and leave to soak for one night. The next day,

rinse and drain. Cover with water. Do not salt before cooking (this

hardens the dried vegetables). Cook for 10 minutes on 1000 W then

15 to 30 minutes on 250 W. Monitor the cooking and add water if

necessary: the dried vegetables must always be covered with liquid.

Jacket potatoes

Varieties of potatoes vary in their suitability for cooking by microwave.

The ideal size of potato to be cooked by microwave or Combination

is 200 g -250 g. Microwaving jacket potatoes is quicker than

Combination, but will produce a soft result. Combination cooking will

produce a drier, crisper texture. If you wish to further enhance the

browning at the end of cooking, use the GRILL (see chart below).

Before Cooking wash potatoes and prick skins several times. Spread

around edge of turntable.

After Cooking remove from oven and wrap in tin foil to retain the

heat. Leave to stand for 5 mins.

Eggs & Cheese

Rice, Pasta, Dried Vegetables & Jacket Potatoes

Jacket Potatoes - Manual Cooking Chart

Qty

1

2

4

Mins. on 1000 W

4-7

7-10

11-15

Mins. on Grill to crisp

8-10

10-12

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