NN-Q653 - Microwave PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Microwave oven
Brand	Panasonic
Model	NN-Q653
Dimensions (W x H x D)	468 x 380 x 280 mm
Weight	11 kg
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz
Microwave power	1200 W
Capacity	25 L
Door type	Side-opening door
Number of power levels	6
Main functions	Auto defrost, auto cook, timer, clock
Care and cleaning	Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, avoid abrasive products
Safety	Child lock, automatic stop if door opened
Spare parts and repairability	Available on the Panasonic website and from authorized dealers

Frequently Asked Questions - NN-Q653 PANASONIC

How to clean the interior of the Panasonic NN-Q653 microwave oven?

Use a damp cloth with a little mild detergent. Avoid abrasive products. For stubborn stains, heat a bowl of water with lemon for a few minutes.

How to use the auto defrost function?

Select the weight of the food using the + and - buttons, then start defrosting. The oven automatically adjusts time and power.

What to do if the oven no longer heats?

First check that the door is properly closed and the fuse hasn't blown. If the problem persists, contact an authorized technician.

How to activate the child lock?

Press and hold the Stop button for a few seconds until the lock symbol appears on the screen.

What is the maximum microwave power?

The maximum power is 1200 W. You can reduce it by selecting a lower level.

Can I use metal containers?

No, metal containers or those with metal parts can cause sparks and damage the appliance. Use suitable glass or ceramic dishes.

How to set the clock?

Press the Clock button, then use the number buttons to enter the time. Confirm by pressing Clock again.

The turntable makes noise, is this normal?

A slight rotation noise is normal. If the noise becomes loud or irregular, check that the turntable is correctly positioned and that the rollers are clean.

How to get the manual in French?

You can download the PDF manual directly from our website or request it via the translation on the manual page.

Where to find spare parts for this model?

Spare parts are available on the official Panasonic website and from authorized dealers. Contact customer service for more information.

USER MANUAL NN-Q653 PANASONIC

Microwave Cookery Book

For models

NNQ653

NNF663

NNQ623

NNF623

NNQ653

NNF653

For further information, please also refer to the operating instructions.

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.

Contents

Cooking with Microwave Energy	.2	Defrosting Guidelines	.9
General Guidelines	.2-3	Defrosting Common Foods	.10
Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils	.4	Combination Cooking and Reheating Charts	.11-13
Microwave Power Levels	.5	Meat & Poultry	.14-15
Grilling	.5	Fish	.16
Combination Cooking	.5	Vegetables	.17
Accessories to Use	.5	Eggs & Cheese	.18
Reheating	.6	Rice, Pasta, Dried Vegetables & Jacket Potatoes	.18
Reheating by Microwave	.6-7	Common Queries Answered	.19
Microwaving Cooking Tips	.8

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.

Cooking with Microwave Energy

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.

General Guidelines

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.

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

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.

MOISTURE CONTENT

Many fresh foods, e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in moisture content throughout the season. Jacket potatoes are a

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.

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.

VEGETABLES - Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately.

VEGETABLES - Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1-2 mins., however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately.

If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time.

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TIME, return to oven and cook for additional time.

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

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.

DENSITY

Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, and 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.

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.

Quick Check Guide to Cooking Utensils

Cookware For Microwave For Grill For Combination
Heat resistant glass
Microwave-safe plastic cookware
Heat resistant china and ceramics	Do not use dishes with a metal rim or pattern; or jugs or mugs with glued handles.
Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware
Foil/Metal containers
Wicker, Wood, Straw baskets
Cling film
Aluminium foil	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.

Microwave Power Levels
Power Level Use
Max. Power: 1000 W Reheating meals and sauces; Cooking fish, vegetables, sauces, and preservesmin ** 270 W (*) Defrosting frozen foods600 W Roasting; Cooking egg sauces and sponge cakes; Heating milk440 W (NN-Q543/NN-Q523/NN-Q553) Cooking and reheating chicken casseroles and quiches250 W Cooking stews, casseroles, rice puddings, rich fruit cakes, and egg custards

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

Grilling

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.

Approximate Times for Grilling

	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.KebabsSausagesChicken legsToast	approx. 12 mins. approx. 12 mins.6-7 mins.15-20 mins.3-4 mins.	approx. 6 mins.15-20 mins.3 mins.

Combination Cooking

Combination cooking is ideal for many foods. The microwave power cooks them quickly, while the grill provides traditional browning and crisping; all of this happens 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.

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.

Accessories to Use

Microwave	Grill		Combination

Reheating

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

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

Reheating by Microwave

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 potatoof vegetables
	200 g MAX 1 min 30 secs	MAX 4 mins	30 secs
	200 g MAX 1 to 2 mins	MAX 5 mins
	400 g MAX 3 mins30 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 meatminced 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(small pot at room temperature)	30 g	600 W 15 secs Test	–
	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 min ** 3 mins
- bread (1)
- sliced sandwich bread	800 g –	8 mins	min **
- 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

(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.

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.

Microwave Cooking Tips

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 2-2½ 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.

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 turntable will turn. The automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost and for small items the usual stand time can be eliminated.

Tips for Defrosting

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.

Auto Weight Defrost

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:

	Recommended Weight (Min.- Max.)
1. Small piecese.g. Fish/Chops, 100 Sausages,Chicken Portions
2. Big piecese.g. Meat Joints, 400 Whole Chicken

Defrosting Common Foods

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

NOTES

# turn this food halfway through defrosting and protect ends and projecting parts with foil.

stir, turn or separate several times during defrosting.

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

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	-
- roule 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 big
	1 piece (200 g)	2 mins Combi 3 + 2 mins grill	MAX 3 mins + 3 mins grill
	1 piece (450 g)	-	5 to 6 mins Combi 1
	1 piece (750 g)	-	8 mins Combi 1 + 2 min grill
- pizza (2) small big
	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	-
	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 calzone (3)	1 piece (500 g) 4 mins Combi 1 + 1 min 30 secs grill		-
	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, - ham or bacon filling (2) (3)	1 piece (300 g)	4 to 5 mins Combi 1	-
	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)

(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.

Cooking Chart For Your Pizza Pan (NN-F663/NN-F623) Unless otherwise indicated, the pizza pan is always preheated for 4 minutes on Combination N°1.

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
	200 g	4 mins Combi 3	3 mins Combi 1
	250 g	2 mins Combi 1 + 2 mins grill**	3 mins Combi 1
- thin crust	500 g	–	6 mins Combi 1
	500 g	–	10 mins 30 secs Combi 1
- American style
- McCain rise and up
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
	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.

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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 **

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

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Meat & Poultry

Guidelines

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 a 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 For 500 g (time in minutes)

Type of meat Microwave only***		Cooking time in minutes in minutes	Combination or grill	Cooking time
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).

Fish

Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided.

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.

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?

Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.

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 further cooking.

Fish en papillote

You can make papillotes of fish by replacing the aluminium foil by microwaveable greaseproof paper (or parchment paper).

Cooking Time for 500g in minutes

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.

Vegetables

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.

Fresh/Frozen Vegetables Manual Cooking Charts - Use Max Power (1000 W) For 500g (time in minutes)

VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN				VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN
Artichokes:- whole 11 - 12 -- hearts 10 - 12 13 - 16				Broad beans*	16 - 19 18 - 20
				Fennel:- whole cut in half- thin cut
					12 - 14 --
Asparagus* 10 - 12 14 - 15					17 - 20 --
Aubergines 9 - 11 --				Green beans*	12 - 13 12 - 13
Beetroot* 18 - 20 --				Dwarf beans	10 - 13 --
Chinese Leaves 8 - 10 14 - 15				Mixed spring vegetables*	- 15 - 16
Broccoli 8 - 10 13 - 15				Corn on cob (2 cobs)*	12 - 14 14 - 17
Mushrooms	9 - 10 13 - 15			Turnips 10 - 12 18 - 20
Carrots:- round slices- strips				Onions	9 - 12 15 - 18
	10 - 12 13 - 15			Peas*	20	16 - 18
	12 - 14 --			Mange-tout peas	10 - 12 --
Cabbage*	12 - 14 --			Thin sliced leeks	12 - 14	15 - 16
Cauliflower	10 - 12 13 - 15			Leek stalks	12 - 14 15 - 16
Brussels sprouts	10 - 12 13 - 15			Squash 10 - 12 --
Boule celery	9 - 11 --			Capsicums	12 - 14 14 - 16
Celery* 15 - 17 --				Whole potatoes (<220 g)	9 - 12	-
Courgettes	8 - 10 13 - 15			Cut potatoes	10 - 12 --
Endives	12 - 14 18 - 20			Ratatouille 16 - 18 14 - 16
Spinach:- chopped- leaves 9 - 10 13				Salsify	12 - 14 14 - 16
	-	12		Tomatoes* 4 - 5	-

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

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.

Eggs & Cheese

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.

Baked eggs

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.).

Rice, Pasta, Dried Vegetables & Jacket Potatoes

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.

Jacket Potatoes - Manual Cooking Chart

Qty	Mins. on 1000 W	Mins. on Grill to crisp
1	4-7	8-10
2	7-10	10-12
4	11-15	11-13

Common Queries Answered

Problem Cause Solution
Food cools quickly after being Food not cooked through. Put back in oven for extra time. MICROWAVED. Remember foods at fridge temperature		require more cooking time than food at room temperature.
Rice pudding or casserole boils Container too small. For liquid foods, use container twice over during cooking by MICROWAVE. the volume of food.
Food cooks too slowly when cooked Oven not receiving correct power. Oven should be on an independent by MICROWAVE. outlet.
Meat is tough when cooked by Power setting too high. Use reduced power level for meats.
MICROWAVE or Combination.	Meat salted before cooking.	Do not salt before cooking. Add salt if necessary, after cooking.
Cake remains uncooked in centre when cooked by MICROWAVE. time.	Too short a cooking and/or standing	Add extra cooking time/standing time.
Scrambled or poached eggs tough and rubbery when cooked by MICROWAVE.	Cooking time too long.	Take care when cooking small quantities of eggs, once spoiled they cannot be saved.
Quiche/Egg Custards are tough and rubbery when cooked by MICROWAVE.	Power level too high.	Use reduced power levels for these items.
Quiche/Egg Custards are tough and rubbery when cooked by Combination.	Cooked too long. Dish size larger than stated in recipe.	Always check progress of food as it cooks.
Cheese sauce is tough and stringy when cooked by MICROWAVE.	Cheese cooked with sauce.	Add cheese at the end of cooking time. The heat of the sauce will melt the cheese.
Vegetables are dry when cooked by MICROWAVE.	Cooked uncovered.	Cover with a lid or cling film.
	Low moisture content, e.g. old root vegetables.	Add extra 2-4 tbsp. of water.
	Salt added before cooking.	Salt after cooking if necessary.
Condensation appears in the oven.	This is normal and means the food is cooking faster then the moisture can be expelled from the oven.	Wipe off with a soft cloth.
Turntable rotates in both directions.		This is normal.
Warm air is felt coming from the door seal area.	The oven door is not an air-tight seal.	This is normal and does not indicate any microwave leakage.
Blue sparks or arcing is seen when using the metal accessories.	Using metal accessories on MICROWAVE only is incorrect. If using a Combination program check accessories for any damage.	Stop the oven IMMEDIATELY. Do not use the metal accessories on MICROWAVE only. Check minimum weight of food on Auto Programs.
The GRILL periodically turns off during GRILLING or Combination. and off so that the food does not burn before it is cooked through in the centre.	During cooking the GRILL will cycle on the food does not burn before it is cooked through in the centre.	This is normal.

INVERTER

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Liquid

Standing time

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QUANTITY

SHAPE

ARRANGE

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INGREDIENTS

STARTING TEMPERATURE

COVER

TURN AND STIR

LIQUIDS

Individual

Meat & Poultry

Good to Know

Thawed Pieces

PREPARATION

Cover

WHOLE FISH

FISH WITH GRILL OR COMBINATION COOKING

LIQUID

FISH STEAKS

MOISTURE

MICROWAVE FILM

MATERIAL

QUANTITY

DENSITY

SHAPE

ARRANGEMENT

SPACE

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COVERING

STIRRING AND TURNING

LIQUIDS

CLEANING Because

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Thawing

PIERCE

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CLING FILM

RESTING TIME

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QUANTITY

DENSITY

SHAPE

ARRANGE

SPACE OUT

INGREDIENTS

INITIAL TEMPERATURE

COVER

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LIQUIDS

CLEANING

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DISPOSAL

COVER

LIQUID

FISH FILLETS

WHOLE FISH

CLING FILM

RESTING TIME

MEAT SLICES -

QUANTITY

DENSITY

SHAPE OF FOOD

SPREAD OUT

INGREDIENTS

INITIAL TEMPERATURE

COVER

TURN AND STIR

LIQUIDS

Meats and poultry

Instructions

THAWED MEAT SLICES

HOW TO ARRANGE ON THE PLATE

COVER

WHOLE FISH

COOKING FISH WITH THE GRILL OR WITH THE COMBINED PROGRAM

LIQUIDS

Fish slices

Foods with skin

Film

SIZE

QUANTITY

DENSITY

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INGREDIENTS

COATING

REMOVE

LIQUIDS

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Poultry and Meat

General tips

FIX

COVER

LIQUID

ARRANGE

WHOLE FISH

PERFORATION

The film of certain foods can cause steam during cooking. These foods should be pierced before

RESTING TIME

QUANTITY

DENSITY

SHAPE

ARRANGEMENT

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INGREDIENTS

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STIR AND TURN

LIQUIDS

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MEAT AND POULTRY

Guidelines

THAWING

PREPARATION

COVERAGE

WHOLE FISH

GRILLING OR COMBINATION COOKING OF FISH

LIQUID

FISH FILLETS

Stirring

Humidity

Adhesive film

Container sizes

Quantity

Thickness

Food shape

Placement

Spacing

Ingredients

Covering

Liquids

SMALL FOOD PORTIONS

Meat and poultry

Tips

THAWED ROASTS

Jacket potatoes

Potatoes in their jackets

TRANSPARENT MEMBRANE

QUANTITY

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FROZEN FOODS

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COVER

CLEANING

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PLACEMENT

COVERAGE

PANTISMA

FISH SLICES

WHOLE FISH