Panasonic NN-C2000W manuel d'utilisation

NN-C2000W Operating Guide and Cookbook Micr owa ve / Con vection Oven[...]

W e are glad y ou ha v e chosen to purchase a P ANASONIC Microw a v e/Con v ection Ov en. Bef ore operating this o v en, please read these instructions completely . If you ha v e only used a Microwa v e o v en f or reheating and defrosting, with P anasonic’ s In v er ter T echnology , you can be reassured of e xcellent results when cooking a v ar[...]

Before Operation 1 Table of Contents Operation & Hints Cooking Guide Maintenance Before Operation Operation & Hints Maintenance Cooking Guide Saf ety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation and Ear thing Instructions . . . . . .[...]

Before Operation 2 Safety Instructions Precautions to be taken when using Micro wa ve Ovens f or Heating foodstuffs INSPECTION FOR D AMA GE A microw av e ov en should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions: 1. The grille is not damaged or broken. 2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly . [...]

Before Operation 3 Installation and Earthing Instructions Important Instructions W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire , injury to persons or excessiv e microwa v e energy: 1. Read all instr uctions before using micro wa v e ov en. 2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (f or e xample, closed glass jars [...]

Before Operation 4 General Instructions General Use 1. Only use utensils that are suitable f or use in microw av e ov ens . 2. In order to maintain high quality , do not operate the ov en when empty . The microwav e energy will reflect continuously throughout the ov en if no f ood or water is present to absorb energy . 3. If smoke is obser ved, pre[...]

Before Operation 5 Microwaves and How They Work Microw av es are a f orm of high frequency radio wa v es similar to those used by a radio , including AM, FM and CB. Electricity is conv er ted into microwa v e energy by the magnetron tube (which is the hear t of the microwa v e ov en). F rom the magnetron tube , microwa v e energy is transmitted to [...]

Before Operation 6 Cookware and Utensil Guide Plastics Plastic dishes, cups and some freezer containers should be used with care in a microw av e o ven. Choose plastic containers carefully , as some plastic containers ma y become soft, melt and scorch. The majority of plastic dishes, e ven those designed f or use in the microwa v e ov en, are not s[...]

Before Operation 7 Cookware and Utensil Chart * Check man ufacturers’ recommendation, must withstand heat. ** F ollow recipe instructions. NO TE: See page 10 f or accessories included. Aluminium f oil Browning dish Brown paper bags Dinnerware ov en/microw av e saf e non-ov en, microw av e saf e Disposable poly ester paperboard dishes Glass ware o[...]

Before Operation 8 Feature Diagram Ceramic T ra y 1. Do not operate the ov en without Roller Ring and Ceramic T ray in place . 2. Only use Ceramic T ra y specifically designed f or this ov en. Do not substitute any other Ceramic tr a y . 3. If Ceramic T ra y is hot, allo w to cool bef ore cleaning or placing in water . 4. Do not cook directly on Ce[...]

Before Operation 9 Feature Diagram - Control Panel Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu T emp./ Menu Select T urbo Defrost Combinat ion Convection Mic ro P ower Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / W eight 2 Level Convection MICRO COMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC W ord Pr ompting Display Time / Weight Dial Micro [...]

Before Operation 10 Oven Accessories Cooking Modes: Heating Source Micro wa ve Con vection Grill 2 Level Con vection Microw av e Heat Micro wave Grill Con vection 2 Level Con vection Ceramic T ra y with Roller Ring Use alwa ys yes yes yes yes High Rack no yes yes yes Low Rac k no yes yes yes Combination yes no ye s Combination Low Rac k can be used[...]

11 Operation & Hints Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! 1 Plug In Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. “WELCOME T O INVER TER COOKING” appears in the displa y window . (This will immediately cease when any pad is pressed.) Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu T emp./ Menu Selec t T urbo Defrost Combinat i[...]

T o Cook by Combination ( ☛ page 20,21) T o Reheat using “ Sensor Reheat” pad ( ☛ page 22, 23) T o Cook using “ A uto Menu” pad (1-20): ( ☛ page 22 - 26) 12 Operation & Hints Feature How to Operate Quick Guide to Operation T o Set Clock ( ☛ page 13) T o Use Child Safety Loc k ( ☛ page 13) T o Use Micro P ower and Time Setting [...]

13 Operation & Hints To Set Clock To Use Child Safety Lock Y ou can use the oven without setting the cloc k. Clock Time / W eight Clock Displa y ● Press. ● Enter time of day using the Time / Weight Dial. NO TES: 1. T o reset time of day , repeat the steps as above . 2. The clock will keep time of da y as long as the o v en is plugged in and[...]

14 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Use of Accessor y: Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Selec t T urbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / W eight 2 Level Convection MICRO COMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 1 Select [...]

15 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Reheat by setting P ower and Time –– Frozen Con venience Foods Item Frozen (pre-cooked) BREAD & B AKED PRODUCTS Bread 1 slice 1 loaf (700 g) 6 rolls Cheesecake (450 g) Muffins – 4 (350 g) Scones – 6 (400 g) Croissants – 4 (200 g) PIES F ruit Pie (500 g) Meat P[...]

16 Operation & Hints To Defrost Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Selec t T urbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / W eight 2 Level Convection MICRO COMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 2 Set Weight up to 3 kg W eight can be entered 0.1 kg inter vals . T[...]

17 Operation & Hints To Defrost POUL TR Y Chick en whole pieces fillets Duck T u r key FISH & SHELLFISH Fish fillets Whole fish Crabmeat Lobster tails Sea scallops Green pra wns 9-1 2 8-1 1 8-1 0 10 - 12 10 - 13 T ur n poultr y ov er two to f our times during defrosting. Halfwa y through the defrost cycle shield end of drumstick, wings, bre[...]

18 Operation & Hints To Cook on Grill Use of Accessor y: Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Selec t T urbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / W eight 2 Level Convection MICRO COMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 1 Select Grill Power Grill 1 (High) or Gr i[...]

1 Press 2 Select the desired oven temperature 3 Press ☛ The ov en begins to preheat. Do not open the door dur ing preheating. 4 Place the Food After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and “P” will blink in the displa y . 5 *Set Cooking Time (up to 9 hours and 59 minutes) 6 Press Star t T emp./ Menu Selec t 19 Operation & Hints To Cook on Co[...]

20 Operation & Hints To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave 1 Select Setting ☛ COMB 1-6 and the program temperature appears in the displa y . 3 Press ☛ Cooking will star t. NO TE: 1. When selected cooking time is less than one hour , the time counts down b y minutes and seconds. 2. When selected cooking time is more than one hou[...]

21 Operation & Hints To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave Use of Accessor y: Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination Mode Combination Setting COMB 1 COMB 2 COMB 3 COMB 4 COMB 5 COMB 6 Oven T emperature 150˚C 160˚C 170˚C 180˚C 200˚C 230˚C Micro Po wer Level LO W LO W LO W LO W MED LO W LO W Foods Suitable Casseroles, pot roa[...]

22 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu This f eature allows y ou to reheat/cook most of your f av ourite foods without ha ving to select cooking times and power le vels. The oven does it all automatically . 1 Press 2 Press ☛ After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, the remaining cooking time appears in t[...]

Operation & Hints SENSOR REHEA T (200 g - 1.2 kg) ● All f oods must be pre-cooked. ● F oods should be at room or refrigerated temperatures . ● Stirrab le f oods are recommended. ● Place in a suitably siz ed dish (appro ximately 3 / 4 full). ● Dish should be cov ered with plastic wrap or a fitting lid. ● Stir f ood after remov al fro[...]

24 Operation & Hints To Cook by Auto Menu 2 Select Menu 3 Set Weight W eight can be entered 0.1 kg inter v als. 4 Press ☛ Cooking time appears in the displa y window and begins to count down. During cooking, the oven will beep and scroll “TURN OVER”, or “TURN O VER AND ADD VEGET ABLES” to signal that the f ood needs to be turned or ad[...]

25 Operation & Hints 15. PORK (750 g - 3.0 kg) ● Select roasts that are unif orm in shape, if not, tie roasts with string, to aid with ev en cooking. ● Place the pork crackling side up on Lo w Rack with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips. ● F or crispy crac kling, score rind, brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. ● There is no [...]

26 Operation & Hints To Cook by Auto Menu Low Rac k Ceramic T ra y T emp./ Menu Selec t Star t ● Select Menu 19 and 20. ● press. ☛ Time appears in the displa y and begins to count down. CAKE / SLICE ● This setting is designed f or cooking single la yer slices and light cakes which are cook ed at a moderate temperature . ● Metal cookwa[...]

27 Operation & Hints To Use Recipe Prompting Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Selec t T urbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / W eight 2 Level Convection MICRO COMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 2 Select Menu until the desired recipe appears in the d[...]

28 Operation & Hints To Use Recipe Prompting NO TE: Throughout Recipe Prompting, the ov en will instruct you to set the cooking time and po wer le v el at each stage of the recipe. Set the instructed power le vel and cooking time using the Micro P ower pad and Time / W eight Dial. These settings are a guide only . If you wish to change, the o v[...]

29 Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The ov en causes interf erence with my TV . Steam accumulates on the ov en door and warm air comes from the ov en v ents. I accidentally ran my microw av e ov en without an y f ood in it. There are humming and clicking noises from m y ov en when I cook by Combination. The ov en has an odour [...]

30 Cooking Guide Food Characteristics Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Microw av es penetrate the surf ace of the f ood to a depth of about tw o to three centimeters and then the heat is gradually conducted in a r andom pattern. Some par ts of food matter cook f aster than others. Special microw aving techniques are used to promote f ast[...]

31 Cooking Guide Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Covering Cov ering food minimises the micro wa v e cooking time. Because microwa v e cooking is done with time and not direct heat, the rate of e v aporation cannot be easily controlled. Howe ver , this can be corrected by using diff erent materials to cov er dishes . Plastic wrap is the [...]

32 Cooking Guide Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques How to K eep Everything Hot at The Same Time Menu Planning f or Micr owa ve Cooking Handy Hints and Tips Plan your meals so that the f ood will not all need last minute cooking or attention at the same time. The special f eatures of microw av e cook er y make it easy to ser ve meals with [...]

33 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics Cheesy Ham Omelette Ser ves: 1 to 2 Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons milk salt and pepper 1 / 4 cup grated cheese 50 g ham, cut into strips 1 spring onion, finely sliced butter f or g reasing Method: Beat egg yolks , with milk and salt and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft [...]

34 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics Fried Eggs A good recipe f or the browning dish. Ser ves: 1 to 4 Ingredients: 1 to 4 eggs (60 g) 1 to 2 butter tablespoons Method: Preheat a browning dish on HIGH f or 4 to 5 minutes . Add butter . Break eggs into browning dish. Cook on HIGH f or : 1 egg-15 to 20 seconds 2 eggs-20 to 30 seconds 4 eggs-30 to 40 secon[...]

35 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics Muesli Makes: 4 cups Ingredients: 1 / 3 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups rolled oats 1 / 2 cup unprocessed bran 1 / 2 cup shredded coconut 1 / 3 cup nuts, chopped 1 / 3 cup sunflower seeds 1 / 2 cup dried mixed fruit Method: W arm honey and butter in a large dish on HIGH f or 1 to 1 1 / 2 minutes . Add dr y ing[...]

36 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics V eg etable Soup Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 500 g prepared vegetab les of y our choice (carrots, turnips, celery , etc.) finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 3 1 / 2 cups chick en stoc k salt and pepper 3 tablespoons parsley , chopped Method: Place vegetab les , e xcept on[...]

37 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters P ea and Ham Soup Ser ves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 500 g split peas 2 cups water 500 g ham or bacon bones 1 ba y leaf 3 cups water , extra 2 rashers bacon, rind remov ed 1 medium sized carrot, peeled and diced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 / 2 teaspoon th yme 6 cups chick en or bacon stoc k Method: Soak p[...]

Pumpkin Soup R 38 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters P otato and Leek Soup Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 4 large potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 1 1 / 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 cups hot chick en stoc k 1 tablespoon flour salt and pepper 1 1 / 2 cups cream Method: Place potatoes, leeks , thyme and chic k en stock in a[...]

39 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters P otato and Corn Soup Ser ves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 6 rashers bacon, rind removed 1 onion, thinly sliced 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chick en stoc k 1 can (440 g) creamed corn 2 tablespoons flour , mix ed with a little stock 1 / 2 teaspoon th yme salt and pepper Method: Chop bacon and place in [...]

40 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters T errine de P ork Ser ves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 kg pork, cut into 2.5cm cubes 125 g por k fat, cut into 2.5 cm cubes 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons mix ed herbs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 onion, finely chopped freshly ground b lack pepper 6 rashers bacon, rind remov ed Method: F eed pork and fat g[...]

41 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Quiche Lorraine Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: P astry: 1 1 / 4 cups self-raising flour pinch salt 80 g butter 2 tablespoons water squeeze lemon juice 1 egg yolk Filling: 4 rashers bacon, rind remov ed and bacon chopped 1 / 2 cup grated tasty cheese 3 eggs 350 ml cream or e vapor ated milk Method: P astry: [...]

42 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Mini Pizza Cheese Straws Makes: 60 Ingredients: 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastr y 1 / 4 cup milk 1 cup P armesan cheese 2 teaspoons paprika Method: T o Cook by 2 Le vel Con vection: Preheat ov en to 200°C . Cut each pastr y sheet into 10 equal strips (approx. 2 cm wide). T wist pastr y strips and place o[...]

43 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Spinach and Filo Pie Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach 250 g Fetta cheese 4 eggs 1 cup cream 1 tablespoon flour 1 / 2 teaspoon nutmeg ground b lack pepper 1 clov e garlic, crushed 8 sheets filo pastr y 40 g butter , melted 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Method: W ash spinach and remov e lea v es from[...]

44 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Directions f or Grilling Fish and Shellfish Cook in ov en with High Rac k in place on Grill 1 for fillets and steaks, Grill 2 f or whole fish and shellfish. F or lobster tails, remo ve soft shell centre (underneath por tion) of lobster tails by cutting centre out with kitchen shears. Loosen lobster from shell wit[...]

45 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Directions f or Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micr owa v e Clean fish bef ore star ting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single la yer , do not ov erlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single la yer . T o Cook by Time: Cov er dish with plastic wrap . Cook on the power le vel and f or the minimum tim[...]

46 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Cheesy Lobster Mornay Ser v es: 2 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 / 2 cup grated cheese 1 cooked lobster juice of 1 / 2 lemon pinch of paprika 2 tablespoons grated cheese , e xtra Method: Melt butter on HIGH f or 30 seconds in a 4-cup jug. Add flour , stir and cook on HIGH f or [...]

47 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Seafood Marinara Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 250 g scallops 250 g prawns, shelled and de v eined 1 squid, (appro x. 275 g) cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 clov e garlic, crushed 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 / 4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon basil pepper chopped parsley Method: Pla[...]

48 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Oysters Kilpatric k Ser v es: 2 Ingredients: 12 o ysters in shell, opened 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons W orcestershire sauce salt and pepper 60 g bacon, finely chopped Method: Preheat ov en on Grill 2. Place o ysters in shell on a heatproof ser ving plate. Sprinkle each oyster with lemon juice and sauce. S[...]

49 Cooking Guide Poultry Cooking Season as desired, but salt after cooking. Browning sauce (e.g. soy , W orcestershire) mix ed with equal par ts of butter will enhance the appearance . P oultry may be stuff ed or unstuff ed. Tie legs together with cotton string. Place on microwa v e rac k set in a rectangular dish. Place poultr y breast-side down: [...]

Appro ximate Cooking Time (in minutes) 15 to 18 20 to 22 20 to 22 18 to 20 18 to 20 18 to 20 15 to 18 50 Cooking Guide Poultry Preheat ov en with High Rack in place on Grill 1. If desired, brush chicken with b utter , margar ine, oil or sauce bef ore and during grilling. Basting helps pre vent chic k en from dr ying out. Place chick en skin-side do[...]

51 Cooking Guide Poultry Directions f or Cooking Poultry by Combination W ash poultry and pat dr y . Season poultr y as desired. Whole poultr y may be roasted stuff ed or unstuff ed. Whole Roasting Chickens (1.0 kg to 2.8 kg): Place chick en on Low Rac k, with a dish set underneath, to catch drips. Shield dr umsticks with a strip of f oil f or the [...]

52 Cooking Guide Poultry Directions f or Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro wa ve Arrange pieces skin-side up , and e v enly spread in a shallow dish. Cov er with wax paper , or paper towel. Multiply the weight b y the minimum time recommended in the char t. Poultry Chart f or Microwa v e Cooking by T ime P oultry Chick en (up to 2.8 kg) Chick en (Pie[...]

53 Cooking Guide Poultry Chicken and P otato Casserole Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 1 chick en, cook ed 500 g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 / 4 cup water 30 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clov e garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chick en stoc k 1 teaspoon F rench mustard 1 / 2 cup cream 3 / 4 cup grated tasty cheese paprika Met[...]

54 Cooking Guide Poultry Chicken Curry Chicken Pie Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 500 g chicken thigh fillets, diced 60 g butter 1 onion, chopped 100 g mushroom, sliced 1 / 4 cup flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 teaspoon prepared mustard pepper to taste 1 / 2 cup grated Swiss cheese 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastr y Method: Place chick en i[...]

55 Cooking Guide Poultry Ser ves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2.5 to 2.8 kg turkey 60 g butter 1 stick celery , finely sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 small cooking apples, peeled and grated 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon parsley , finely chopped 1 egg salt and pepper 2 tablespoons brandy , extra 1 tablespoon oil lemon pe[...]

56 Cooking Guide Poultry Roast Honey Duc k Orange Sauce Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1.5 kg duck 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon orange liqueur 1 tablespoon vinegar Ingredients: 2 oranges, juiced rind of 1 orange 1 / 4 cup water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon orange liqueur Method: Clean and pat dr y duck with paper to [...]

57 Cooking Guide Poultry P eanut Sata y Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 750 g boneless chicken, cut into 2.5 cm cubes Marinade: 1 / 2 teaspoon cara wa y seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 clov e garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon so y sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice pinch salt bamboo ske wers Satay Sauce: 3 red chillies, seeded and fine[...]

58 Cooking Guide Poultry Florentine Chicken Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 1 / 4 cup grated carrot 1 / 4 cup pine nuts 100 g spinach, cooked, drained and chopped finely 2 clov es garlic, crushed pepper to taste 4 half chick en breast fillets 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon water nutmeg 1 cup breadcrumbs seasoned Method: Make a stuffing b y combining carrot, p[...]

59 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats F or best results, select roasts that are unif orm in shape. Place meat on a microw av e suitab le rac k in a rectangular dish. Beef r ib roast should be placed cut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should be l placed f at-side down. Boneless roasts should be placed f at-side up . Halfway through cooking turn roasts. [...]

60 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Meat Chart f or Micro wa ve Cooking P oultry Beef Roasts Rare Medium W ell Chuck, Flank, Brisket P ork Leg of P ork Loin of P ork P ork Chops Ham Canned (fully cooked) Lamb Medium W ell P ower MED HIGH MED HIGH MED HIGH MEDIUM MED HIGH MED HIGH MED HIGH MED HIGH MED HIGH MED HIGH Appro x. Cooking Time (minutes per 5[...]

61 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Directions f or Cooking Meats by Combination Season roast as desired, but add salt after cooking. Salt can be used f or cooking P ork. Beef, P ork and Lamb Roasts: Place f at-side do wn on Low Rac k with a dish underneath to catch dr ips. Place pork r ib roasts, rib tips down on Lo w Rack. Shield thin ends, cut edge[...]

62 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Lasagne Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 250 g precooked lasagne noodles 3 tablespoons P armesan cheese, e xtra 3 tablespoons grated Mozzarella cheese , e xtra Meat Sauce: 500 g topside mince 2 onions, finely chopped 1 can (425 g) tomato puree 2 clov es garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons dried mixed herbs 3 beef stock cubes [...]

63 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 1 rac k of lamb (appro x. 8 cutlets) 1 clov e garlic, cut into slices rosemar y Method: Score rac k of lamb and inser t slices of gar lic under skin. Place lamb fat side down on Lo w Rack. Sprinkle with rosemar y . Cook on Combination 4 for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfwa y through cooking.[...]

64 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Irish Stew Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 600 g lamb, cut into 2 cm cubes 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 stalk celer y , sliced 500 ml stock 2 tablespoons flour 2 ba y leav es 1 / 2 teaspoon dried rosemar y Method: T rim excess f at off chops. Place all ingredients in a 3-litre[...]

65 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Roast Beef Ser v es: 6 Ingredients: 2 kg roast beef seasoned flour Method: Place beef on Low Rac k with a dish underneath, to catch drips. Spr inkle beef with seasoned flour . T o Cook by Combination: Cook on Combination 5 f or 40 to 45 minutes, f or a medium result. Stand covered f or 10 min utes before ser ving. T[...]

66 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Mini Meatballs Ser ves: 4 Ingredients: 500 g topside mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clov e garlic, crushed 1 / 2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon tomato sauce freshly ground b lack pepper Sauce: 1 / 2 cup pineapple pieces, reserve juice 1 / 2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 / 2 cup beef stock 1 / 4 cup v[...]

67 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Beef Roll with Spinach and Spring Onion Stuffing Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 2 thick skirt steaks (appro x. 500 g each), pounded Stuffing: 1 tablespoon butter 1 clov e garlic, crushed 1 / 2 bunch spinach, washed and roughly chopped 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 / 4 cup fresh breadcrumbs salt and pepper 1 egg, li[...]

68 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats P epper P ot Beef Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 red capsicum cubed 410 g can tomatoes 500 g cubed beef 1 / 4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon W orcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon crac ked pepper Method: In a 3 litre dish mix garlic, capsicum, tomatoes, beef , tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce a[...]

69 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats V eal Paprika Ser ves: 4 Ingredients: 750 g diced veal 250 g mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chick en stoc k 1 onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 / 2 cup sour cream Method: In a 3-litre casserole dish combine veal, mushrooms, 1 / 2 cup of the chic k en st[...]

70 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Fresh V egetables Place vegetab les in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of w ater per 500 g of v egetables . Add salt to water or add after cooking. Do not place salt directly on vegetab les . Cover dish with glass lid or plastic wrap . Cook on HIGH according to time recommended in char ts. Halfway throu[...]

71 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Fresh V egetables Chart for T ime Cooking V egetable Asparagus Beans (sliced)-finely Beetroot Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celer y Corn Eggplant Onions Mushrooms P eas P otatoes mashed ja cket Pumpkin Spinach Sweet potato (Kumara) T ur nips T omatoes Zucchini (Courgette) Quantity 250 g 2[...]

72 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Creamed Spinach Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clov e garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons sour cream salt and pepper Method: W ash and drain spinach lea v es, spring onions and garlic in a covered 3-litre casserole dish. T o Cook by Micr owa ve: Cook on HIGH[...]

73 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Frittata Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 400 g potatoes (approx. 4) thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 / 2 red capsicum (pepper), finely sliced 1 / 2 green capsicum, finely sliced 1 medium sized tomato , chopped 2 tablespoons chopped basil 4 eggs 1 / 3 cup sour cream salt and pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 / 2 cu[...]

Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties 74 Cheese and Ham Filled P otatoes Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 4 medium sized potatoes 100 g ham, finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives 40 g butter 1 / 2 cup grated Cheddar cheese Method: Place potatoes on a dinner plate. Cook on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to stand f or 4 minutes . Cut off tops of potatoes and[...]

Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties 75 Saute Mushrooms Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 400 g mushrooms 1 clov e garlic, crushed salt and pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Method: Place Butter in a 2-litre dish and cook on HIGH f or 30 to 40 seconds. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper and parsley . Cover and cook on HIGH f or 3 to[...]

76 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Stuffed Capsicum (P epper s) Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 4 medium sized green capsicum (pepper), remov e tops and seeds 1 cup cooked rice 1 / 2 teaspoon mix ed herbs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped ham or chick en 1 / 4 cup cream salt and pepper to taste 1 / 2 cup grated tasty cheese paprika Method: Co[...]

77 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions f or Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwa ve F ollow directions in chart on page 78 for recommended dish size , amounts of water and cooking time . Add grain to cold w ater . Add salt and butter according to package directions . Cook on HIGH f or time recommended in char t. Allow to stand cov e[...]

78 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions f or Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwa ve Item RICE Brown (1 cup) Long Grain (1 cup) Shor t Grain (1 cup) BARLEY (1 cup) Container 4-litre dish 3-litre dish 3-litre dish 3-litre dish Standing Time (in minutes) 10 5 5 10 Amount of Cold W ater 2 cups 1 1 /2 cups 1 1 /2 cups 4 cups Appro x. Tim[...]

79 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Ser ves: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 1 onion chopped 1 cup long grain rice 1 teaspoon thyme 2 1 / 2 cups chick en stoc k 1 / 4 cup slivered almonds , toasted Method: In a 3 litre dish place onion, rice, th yme and chick en stock. Cook on HIGH for 15 min utes. Stir . Cov er . Stand f or 10 minutes. Add almonds, and se[...]

80 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Cream y Bacon Sauce Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 1 chopped onion 3 bacon rashers, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 300 ml cream 1 / 4 cup parmesan cheese pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Method: In a 2-litre jug, mix onion, bacon and garlic. Cook on HIGH f or 4 minutes. Add cream cheese, pepper and pars[...]

81 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal P asta Salad Ser v es: 4 Ingredients: 225 g pasta shapes, i.e. shells, twists 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon oil 45 g butter 120 g mushrooms, sliced 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 small red capsicum (pepper), deseeded and cut in julienne strips 1 small green capsicum, deseeded and cut in[...]

82 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Caramel Banana Cake Makes: 1 x 20 cm r ing cake Ingredients: 125 g butter 3 / 4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed banana 1 1 / 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 / 4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon milk 1 / 2 cup pecans, roughly chopped Caramel Icing: 40 g butter 1 /[...]

83 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Mocha Carr ot Cake Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour 1 / 2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 1 / 2 cup crushed pineapple 1 cup grated carrot 3 / 4 cup chopped pecan nuts 60 g chocolate 2 eggs 1 / 3 cup oil Icing: 60 g cream cheese 20 g butter 1 1 / 2 cups icing sugar[...]

84 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Banana and P ecan Muffins Makes: Approximately 12 to 15 Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup brown sugar , fir mly packed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1 / 2 cups milk 3 / 4 cup oil 1 cup mashed ov er-ripe bananas 1 / 2 cup chopped pecans Method: Grease[...]

85 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Lace Biscuits Makes: 18 to 20 biscuits Ingredients: 2 tablespoons liquid glucose 1 / 4 cup brown sugar 60 g butter , melted 1 / 3 cup plain flour 60 g almonds, finely chopped Method: Combine glucose and sugar in a 1-litre casserole dish. Cook on MEDIUM for 2 to 3 minutes . Add melted butter to glucose mi[...]

86 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apple Slice Makes: 2 slices Ingredients: 3 cooking apples, peeled and sliced thinly 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch nutmeg 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastr y 1 egg, lightly beaten caster sugar Method: Place apples, cinnamon and sugar into a 2-litre casserole dish. Cook covered on HIGH f or 3 to 5 minutes[...]

87 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Caramel Coconut Slice Makes: 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients: 100 g butter 1 / 2 cup plain flour 1 / 2 cup self-raising flour 1 / 2 cup coconut 1 / 2 cup caster sugar Filling: 1 can (400 g) s weetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 / 3 cup brown sugar 40 g butter T opping: 2 eggs 1 / 3 cup [...]

88 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Speedy Chocolate Bit Slice Makes: 1 x 20 cm slice pan Ingredients: 90 g butter melted 125 g sweet biscuit crumbs 250 g pack et chocolate bits 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can (400 g) s weetened condensed milk Method: Preheat ov en to 180˚C . Grease and paper line a 20 cm square pan. Pou[...]

89 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apricot Cheesecake Ser ves: 8 to 10 Ingredients: 250 g plain biscuits 90 g butter 1 / 4 cup apricot jam 250 g r icotta cheese 1 cup chopped dried apr icots 2 eggs 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 300 ml cream 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method: Crush or process biscuits until fine. Melt butter[...]

90 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Christmas Pudding Ser ves: 10 to 12 Ingredients: 250 g sultanas 250 g raisins, chopped 125 g currants 125 g dates, chopped 100 g mixed glacé fruit, chopped 100 g glacé cherr ies 60 g mix ed peel 1 / 2 cup brandy 250 g butter 250 g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup flour 1 / 2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 / 2 teas[...]

91 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Baked Alaska Surprise Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 10 to 12 sponge finger biscuits or 1 round trifle sponge 1 punnet stra wberries, hulled and cut in half 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons fruit liqueur 1 litre vanilla ice cream 4 egg whites 3 / 4 cup caster sugar , e xtr a 1 / 4 cup almonds, cho[...]

92 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Lemon Meringue Pie Ser ves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: P astry: 1 cup plain flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 75 g butter 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk Filling: 2 1 / 2 tablespoons cornflour 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 150 ml water juice and grated rind of 2 lemons 3 eggs, separated 1 / 3 cup caster sugar , e xtr a M[...]

93 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Coffee Liqueur Makes: 3 cups Ingredients: 1 1 / 2 cups hot tap water 2 cups sugar 1 / 3 cup instant coff ee 2 cups vodka 3 teaspoons vanilla essence Method: P our w ater into a 4-litre casserole dish. Cook on HIGH f or 2 to 3 minutes. Add remining ingredients e xcept vodka and stir w ell. Cook on MEDIUM for 30 t[...]

94 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Mushroom Sauce Makes: 1 1 / 2 cups Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon soy sauce 3 / 4 cup cream salt and pepper taste 1 / 2 teaspoon curr y powder 1 can (190 g) drained champignons (mushrooms), sliced Method: Place butter in a 4-cup glass jug. Cook on HIGH for 40 seconds. Add flour [...]

95 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Strawberry Jam Makes: Approximately 600 ml Ingredients: 1 kg stra wberries, washed and hulled 1 kg caster sugar pectin if required Method: Place stra wberries in a 4-litre casserole dish. Cov er and cook on HIGH f or 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and pectin if required. Cook on MED HIGH for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring[...]

96 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras P each Butter Makes: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 can (425 g) peaches, drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 / 4 cup lemon juice 90 g butter 3 eggs 3 / 4 cup caster sugar Method: In a blender or f ood processor , place peaches, lemon rind and juice process until smooth. :lace eggs in a 3 litre casserole dish whisk (wi[...]

Maintenance Care of Your Microwave Oven Oven Door: Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the ov en door . This ma y occur when the ov en is operated under high humidity conditions and in no wa y indicates a malfunction of the unit or microw av e leakage . Control P anel: If the control panel becomes wet, clea[...]

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