AEG Microwave Oven MCD1751E User Manual

MCD1751E / MCD1761E

Microwave oven with grill

Operating instructions

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

Contents

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4

Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What are microwaves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tips & advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 12

Microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Grill & dual grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Other convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17

Automatic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Automatic charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 21

Recipes for automatic AC-7 & AC-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 22

Cooking charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 26

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 37

Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Service & spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 - 44

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To avoid the danger of fire

To avoid the possibility of injury

The microwave oven should not be left unattended

during operation. Power levels that are too high or

cooking times that are too long may overheat

foods resulting in a fire.

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or

malfunctioning. Check the following before use:

a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and

ensure it is not misaligned or warped.

b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to make

sure they are not broken or loose.

The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that

the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.

Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that

they have not been damaged.

d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure

there are no dents.

e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they

are not damaged.

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent

person to carry out any service or repair operation

which involves the removal of a cover which gives

protection against exposure to microwave energy.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT

OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven

and wait until the food has stopped smoking.

Opening the door while food is smoking may cause

a fire.

Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils.

See Page 8.

Do not leave the oven unattended when using

disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food

containers.

Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter

the door safety latches in any way.

Do not operate the oven if there is an object between

the door seals and sealing surfaces.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the

turntable and turntable support after use. These

must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease

may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door

seals and adjacent parts. Follow instructions for

“Care and Cleaning”, Page 38. Failure to maintain

the oven in a clean condition could lead to a

deterioration of the surface that could adversely

affect the life of the appliance and possibly result

in a hazardous situation.

Do not place flammable materials near the oven or

ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation

openings.

Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food

and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may

cause a fire.

Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep

frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the

oil may catch fire.

To make popcorn, only use special microwave popcorn

makers.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their

doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for

precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer

cabinet.

Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock

openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill,

turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call your

local Service Force Centre.

Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.

Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure

the oven is operating as desired.

See the corresponding hints in this operation manual.

Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or

any other liquid.

Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot

or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the

top rear of the oven.

Important safety instructions

Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or

allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to

do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer

or contact your local Service Force Centre.

If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged,

it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange

must be made by an authorised Service Force

technician.

To avoid burns, always test food temperature and

stir before serving and pay special attention to the

temperature of food and drink given to babies,

children or the elderly.

Temperature of the container is not a true indication of

the temperature of the food or drink; always check the

food temperature.

Always stand back from the oven door when opening to

avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.

Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam

and avoid burns.

Keep children away from the door and accessible parts

that may become hot when the grill is in use. Children

should be kept away to prevent them burning

themselves.

Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet,

oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes

during GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and

AUTOMATIC operation as they will become hot. Before

cleaning make sure they are not hot.

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden

boiling:

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be

heated in sealed containers since they are liable to

explode.

Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids

before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a

build up of pressure even after the oven has been

turned off.

Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-

mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in

delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be

taken when handling the container.

To avoid misuse by children

Warning: Only allow children to use the oven

without supervision when adequate instructions

have been given so that the child is able to use the

oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of

improper use.

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and

possible scalding:

1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil

into the liquid whilst reheating.

Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play

with the oven or use it as a toy.

3. Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking

time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

Children should be taught all important safety

instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food

coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g.

self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as

they may be extra hot.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard

boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave

ovens since they may explode even after

microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat

eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,

pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may

explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before

reheating them in the microwave oven.

Other warnings

Never modify the oven in any way.

This oven is for home food preparation only and may

only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for

commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid

damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where

recommended in the operation manual, see page 15

note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.

When using a browning dish or self-heating material,

always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a

porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the

turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The

preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions must

not be exceeded.

Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and

fruit before cooking, or they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food

from the oven to prevent burns.

Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking

bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid

steam burns.

Important safety instructions

Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves

and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the

oven.

Only use the turntable and the turntable support

designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven

without the turntable.

Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the

oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL

GRILL mode and AUTOMATIC operation, because they

may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during

above modes unless the container manufacturer says

they are suitable.

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the

turntable to cool.

NOTE:

If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please

consult an authorised, qualified electrician.

(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold

turntable.

Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any

liability for damage to the oven or personal injury

resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical

connection procedure.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during

operation.

Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the

oven walls or around the door seals and sealing

surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an

indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.

Oven & accessories

1. Grill heating element

2. Front trim

3. Oven lamp

4. Control panel

5. Door opening button

6. Waveguide cover

7. Oven cavity

8. Seal packing

9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Fixing points (4 points)

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cover

13. Rear cabinet

14. Power supply cord support clips

15. Power supply cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are

provided:

(16) Turntable (17) Turntable support (18) Rack

(19) 4 fixing screws (not shown)

• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on

the floor of the cavity.

• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or

containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when

removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two

items: part name and model name to your dealer or

local Service Force Centre.

Control panel

1 Digital Display

2 Indicators

The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just

above each symbol according to the instruction.

When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate

button (having the same symbol) or carry out the

necessary operation.

Stir

Turn over

Weight/Power level

Grill

Microwave

Cooking in progress

3 TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

4 COOKING MODE button

Press to select either microwave, grill or dual grill, or

use to set the clock.

press once to select microwave

press twice to select the grill

press three times to select dual grill

(microwave and grill)

5 AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button

Press to select one of the 12 automatic programmes.

6 START/QUICK button

7 STOP button

8 DOOR OPENING button

Before operation

Plug in the oven.

Using the STOP button

Use the STOP button to:

1. The oven display will flash:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

2. Press the STOP button, the display will show:

3. To set the clock, see below.

4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 15, note 2).

Setting the clock

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the COOKING MODE button down for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button once more after

x1 and hold for

3 secs.

Step 1, in the example below

will appear in the display.

To set the clock, follow the example below.

Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35.

1. Choose the clock function.

Choose the 24 hour

clock.

2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob until the correct hour is

displayed (23).

(12 hour clock).

x1 and hold for 3 seconds

3. Press the COOKING

MODE button to

change from hours to

minutes.

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob until the correct

5. Press the COOKING

MODE button to start

the clock.

minute is displayed (35).

NOTES:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during

programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven

is interrupted, the display will intermittently show

after the power is reinstated. If this

occurs during cooking, the programme will be

erased. The time of day will also be erased.

4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the

above example again.

What are microwaves?

Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food to

oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or

cooked.

Suitable ovenware

Glass & ceramic glass

Browning dish

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very

A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with

a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned.

When using the browning dish a suitable insulator, e.g.

a porcelain plate, must be placed between the turntable

and the browning dish. Be careful to adhere exactly to

the pre-heating time given in the manufacturer's

instructions. Excessive pre-heating can damage the

turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the

safety-device which will switch off the oven.

suitable. The cooking process can be

observed from all sides. They must not,

however, contain any metal (e.g. lead

crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold edge,

cobalt blue finish).

Ceramics

Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed, since

with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the

ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat up and

may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether

your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out

the utensil suitability test..

Metal

Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since

microwaves do not pass through metal

and therefore cannot reach the food.

There are, however, exceptions: small

strips of aluminium foil may be used to

Plastic & paper containers

Plastic or paper containers which are designed for

microwaves and which can withstand

heat are suitable for defrosting, heating

and cooking. Please follow

cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not

thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings).

Small metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of

readycooked meals) can be used. They must, however,

be small in relation to the food, e.g. aluminium

containers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4

manufacturers’ instructions.

Kitchen paper

filled with food. It is recommended that

you transfer the food into a dish

suitable for use in the microwave.

can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in

short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in

bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and

the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay

crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen

paper will catch splashes.

When using aluminium containers or other metal

utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between

them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the

walls could be damaged by possible arcing.

No utensil should have a metal overlay, or metal

parts such as screws, bands or handles.

Microwave cling film

This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering

or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Utensil suitability test

If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable for

use in your microwave oven, carry out

Roasting bags

the following test: Place the utensil

into the oven. Place a glass container

filled with 150 ml of water on or next

Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not

suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil

might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string and

pierce it several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant

food wraps are not recommended for use in a

microwave oven.

to the utensil. Switch on the oven at 800 W power for

1 to 2 minutes. If the utensil stays cool or just warm to

the touch, it is suitable. Do not use this test on a

plastic utensil. It could melt.

Tips & advice

Grill function

Using a food thermometer to

determine cooking time

Once cooked, every drink and every foodstuff has a

certain internal temperature at which the cooking

process can be switched off and the food will be

cooked. The internal temperature can be ascertained

with a food thermometer. The most important

temperatures are specified in the temperature table.

You can use any heat-resistant container for the

roasting/grilling function which is suitable for

conventional roasting methods, e.g. china, ceramic,

glass and metal containers.

In microwave cooking which requires the dish to be

roasted or grilled, or when using the combined

function, the containers must be suitable for

microwaves and heat-resistant. Suitable containers

are, for example, heat-resistant glass and ceramic

containers.

Drink / Food

Internal

temperature

once cooked

Internal temp.

after 10 - 15 mins

standing time

Before you start...

Heating drinks

(Coffee, Water, Tea, etc.)

Heating milk

Heating soup

Heating stew

Poultry

65-75

To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave

oven we have put together a few hints and tips for

you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already

inside.

60-65

75-80

80-85

85-90

Setting the cooking time

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generally

much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob. So

you will need to consult this book for the

recommended cooking times. It is better to set shorter

rather than longer cooking times. Always test the food

after the cooking time has elapsed. It is better then to

continue cooking it for a little longer, than to have

overcooked food.

Lamb

Pink

70-75

80-85

Well done

Roast beef

Rare

75-80

50-55

60-65

75-80

80-85

55-60

Medium

65-70

Well done

Pork, Veal

80-85

Initial temperatures

Thawing, heating and cooking times are dependent

upon the initial temperature of the food. Deep-frozen

food and food stored in a refrigerator, for example,

requires longer than food which has been stored at

room temperature. For heating and cooking, normal

storage temperatures are assumed (refrigerator

temperature approx. 5° C, room temperature approx.

20° C). For thawing the temperature of the deep

freeze is assumed to be -18° C.

Addition of water

Vegetables and other foods with a high water content

can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition

of a little water. This ensures that many vitamins and

minerals are preserved.

Food in skin or shells

Foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs, baked

potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such like

should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small

wooden skewer. This will enable the steam which forms

to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell.

Cooking times

All the times given in this book are guidelines, which

can be varied according to the initial temperature,

weight and condition of the food (water or fat content

etc.).

Fatty foods

Fatty meat and layers of fat cook better than lean

portions of meat. Before cooking, cover the fatty

portions with a piece of aluminium foil or place the

food with the fat side down.

Tips & advice

Blanching vegetables

Irregular shaped food

Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched.

This preserves the quality and flavour at their best.

Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250 g of

vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover. Heat

for 3-5 minutes. After blanching, immerse immediately

in cold water to prevent further cooking and then

allow to drain. Pack vegetables in an airtight container

and freeze.

Place the thicker, more compacted end

of the food pointing towards the

outside. Place vegetables (such as

broccoli) with the stalks pointing

outward.

Stirring

Stirring the food is necessary, since the

microwaves begin by heating the outer

areas. The temperature is thereby

Preserving fruit and vegetables

Using the microwave for preserving is quick and easy.

There are preserving jars, rubber vacuum seals and

suitable seals made of plastic available

specially made for microwaves.

equalised and the food heats up evenly.

Arrangement of food

Place a number of individual portions, such as small

pudding moulds, cups or potatoes in their jackets, in a

circle on the turntable. Keep the portions at a distance

from each other so that the microwave energy can

reach the food from all sides.

The manufacturers will supply precise

instructions for use.

Large & small quantities

Microwave times are directly dependent upon the

amount of food which you would like to thaw, heat or

cook. This means that small portions cook more quickly

than larger ones. As a rule of thumb:

TWICE THE AMOUNT = ALMOST TWICE THE TIME

HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE TIME

Turning

Medium-sized items, such as hamburgers and steaks,

should be turned over once during cooking, in order to

shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts

and chickens, must be turned, since the upper side

receives more microwave energy and could dry out if

not turned.

Deep & shallow containers

Both containers have the same capacity,

but the cooking time is longer for the

deeper one. You should therefore

Standing time

Keeping to the standing time is one of

the most important rules with

choose as flat a container as possible

microwaves. Almost all foods, which are

with a large surface area. Only use deep containers for

dishes where there is a danger of overcooking, e.g. for

noodles, rice, milk etc..

defrosted, heated or cooked in the microwave, require

a certain amount of time to stand, during which

temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture

in the food is evenly distributed.

Round & oval containers

Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers

than in containers with corners, since the microwave

energy concentrates in the corners and the food in

these areas could become overcooked.

Covering

Covering the food retains the moisture

within it and shortens the cooking time.

Use a lid, microwave cling film or a

cover. Foods which are to be crispy, e.g.

roasts or chickens, should not be covered. As a general

rule, whatever would be covered in a conventional

oven should also be covered in a microwave oven.

Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven

can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven.

Heating

Details for this can be found in the table: Heating food

and drink (see page 23).

• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers

should be removed from the aluminium container

and heated on a plate or in a dish.

• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

• Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a

plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the

surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be

covered.

• The times are for food at a room temperature of 20°

C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator

should be increased slightly.

• After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2

minutes, so that the temperature inside the food

can be evenly distributed (standing time).

• The times given are guidelines which can be varied

according to the initial temperature, weight, water

content, fat content or the result which you wish to

achieve.

• When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or

milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

• If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to

ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

Defrosting

Details for this can be found in the table: Defrosting

(see page 24). Your microwave is ideal for defrosting.

Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in

traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the

frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate

for defrosting.

Turning/stirring

Almost all foods have to be turned or

stirred from time to time. As early as

possible, separate parts which are stuck

together and rearrange them.

Small amounts...

Boxes & containers

defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We

recommend that you freeze portions which are as small

as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare

whole menus quickly and easily.

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are

particularly good for defrosting and heating food, since

they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze

(down to approx. -40° C) as well as being heat-resistant

(up to approx. 220° C). You can therefore use the same

container to freeze, defrost, heat and even cook the

food, without having to transfer it.

Foods requiring careful handling,

Foods such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should

only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost

completely at room temperature. By so doing you will

avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the

inside is still frozen.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of

aluminium foil before defrosting.

Standing time

Thawed or warm parts should likewise

be covered with aluminium strips during

defrosting. This stops the thin parts becoming too hot

while thicker parts are still frozen.

This is particularly important after defrosting food, as

the defrosting process continues during this period. In

the defrosting table you will find the standing times

for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a longer

standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous

nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you

may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or

lengthen the standing time accordingly. At the end of

the standing time you should process the food as soon

as possible and not re-freeze it.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather

than one which is too high. By so doing you will ensure

that the food defrosts evenly. If the microwave setting

is too high, the surface of the food will already have

begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Cooking fresh vegetables

Details for this can be found in the table: Cooking fresh

vegetables (see page 25).

• When buying vegetables try to ensure that, as far as

possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly

important when you want to cook the vegetables

whole (e.g. boiled potatoes).

• Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid.

Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or

boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave cling

film without adding water.

• After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables

should be stirred or turned over.

• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean

them and only then weigh the required quantity for

the recipe and chop them up.

• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for

approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature disperses

evenly (standing time).

• Season them as you would normally, but as a rule

only add salt after cooking.

• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables.

Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little

more water. You will find information about this in

the table.

• The cooking times given are guidelines and depend

upon the weight, initial temperature and condition

of the type of vegetable in question. The fresher the

vegetables, the shorter the cooking times.

Cooking, grilling & browning

Details for this can be found in the table: Cooking,

grilling and browning (see page 26).

• When buying food items, try to ensure that, as far

as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensure

that they are cooked properly.

• Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry

thoroughly under cold running water and pat them

dry with kitchen paper. Then continue as normal.

• Beef should be well hung and have little gristle.

• Even though the pieces may be of a similar size,

cooking results may vary. This is due, amongst other

things, to the kind of food, variations in the fat and

moisture content as well as the temperature before

cooking.

• Turn large pieces of meat, fish or poultry half way

through the cooking time, so that they are cooked

evenly from all sides.

• After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and

allow them to stand for approx. 10 minutes

(standing time). During this period the roast carries

on cooking and the liquid is evenly distributed, so

that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is

lost.

Defrosting & cooking

Deep-frozen dishes can be defrosteded and cooked at

the same time in one process in your microwave. You

will find some examples in the table. Do take note,

however, of the general advice given on "heating" and

"defrosting" food.

Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the

packaging when preparing deep- frozen dishes. These

usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice

on preparation.

Microwave power levels

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level

for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe

section. Generally the following recommendations

apply:

400 W for dense foods which require a long cooking

time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is

advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat

will be tender.

800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup,

casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish,

etc.

240 W (Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power

setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This

setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings

and cooking egg custard.

560 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as

roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for

80 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or

sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.

At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and

food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

pastry.

W = WATT

To set the microwave power level:

Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise to select cooking time.

Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).

To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached.

Press the START/QUICK button.

NOTE: If the power level is not selected, 800 W is automatically set.

Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.

(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time

varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on

the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as

shown on the table.

Cooking time

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-30 minutes

30-90 minutes

Increasing unit

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power.

1. Enter desired cooking

time by rotating

TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob

2. Choose desired cooking

mode by pressing

3. Choose desired power by

rotating the

4. Press START/QUICK

button once to

COOKING MODE button

once (microwave only).

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

begin cooking.

clockwise.

Check the display.

NOTES:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops

automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK

button is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the COOKING MODE button.

As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button, the power level will be displayed.

3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

If you rotate the knob counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Grill & dual grill cooking

This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave).

1.GRILL ONLY COOKING

This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food.

Example: To make toast for 4 minutes.

2. Choose the desired

cooking mode by pressing

the COOKING MODE

button twice. (Grill only).

1. Enter desired cooking time

by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob.

3. Press the START/QUICK button

once to begin cooking.

Check the display.

NOTES:

1. The rack is recommended for grilling of flat pieces of food.

2. You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and not a sign

that the oven is out of order.

To avoid this problem, when first using the oven, operate the grill without food for 20 minutes.

2. DUAL GRILL COOKING

This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power (80 W to 560 W).

The Microwave power level is preset to 240 W.

Example:

To cook kebabs (see recipe on page 32) for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL 400 W.

1. Enter the desired

cooking time by

3. Rotate the

4. Press the

START/QUICK

2. Choose the desired cooking

mode by pressing the

TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob to the

desired microwave

power level.

rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob.

button once to

begin cooking.

COOKING MODE button

three times to select Grill

with Microwave.

Check the display.

Other convenient functions

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.

Example:

To cook: 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W power (Stage 1)

5 minutes Grill only

(Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the desired

cooking time by

2. Choose the desired

cooking mode by

4. Press the COOKING

MODE button before

programming Stage

3. Enter the desired power

level by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

pressing the COOKING

MODE button once

(microwave only).

rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

STAGE 2

6. Choose the desired cooking

7. Press the START/QUICK

5. Enter desired time by rotating

the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

mode by pressing the

COOKING MODE button

twice (Grill only).

button once to begin cooking.

Check the display.

(The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 560 W, and then for 5 minutes on Grill only).

NOTE: If you set any programme after setting GRILL mode, omit the steps 3 and 4.

If you press the COOKING MODE button continually after setting GRILL mode, the GRILL mode will be

changed to the DUAL GRILL mode automatically.

Example:

To cook Courgette & Macaroni Bake (see recipe on page 30).

1. 25 minutes at 800 W.

2. 5 minutes Dual Grill at 400 W.

Other convenient functions

2.QUICK START FUNCTION

The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:

a. Direct start

You can directly start cooking on 800 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the

START/QUICK button.

NOTE:

To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding

operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.

b. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking for multiples of 30 seconds if the START/QUICK button

is pressed while the oven is in operation.

3.TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL

To check the microwave power level during cooking press the COOKING MODE button.

As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed.

The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.

4.SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3

seconds.

x1 for 3 seconds

The display will show:

The display will show the

time of day, if set.

NOTE: When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button.

Automatic operation

The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the

correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can

choose from 8 AUTOCOOK menus and 4 AUTO

DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using

this automatic function:

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button

1. Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once,

the display will appear as shown.

Menu number

The menu can be chosen by pressing the

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button until the

desired menu number is displayed. See pages 19 - 21

“Automatic charts”.

To select a defrost menu, press the AUTOMATIC

PROGRAMMES button at least 9 times. If you press

the button 9 times,

will appear in the display.

The menu will be changed automatically by holding

down the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button.

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

2. The weight of the food can be input by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include

the weight of the container.

• For food weighing more or less than weights given

in the automatic charts, use manual programmes.

For best results, follow the cooking charts on pages

23 - 26.

START/QUICK button

3. To start cooking press START/QUICK button.

The final temperature will vary according to the

initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot

after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the

cooking manually.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over), the

oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining

cooking time and any indicator will flash on the

display. To continue cooking, press the

START/QUICK button.

Example:

To cook grill skewers weighing 0,2 kg using AUTOCOOK AC-2.

1. Select the menu required by

pressing the AUTOMATIC

2. Enter the weight by rotating

3. Press the START/QUICK

the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob.

button once.

PROGRAMMES button twice.

Check the display.

Automatic charts

BUTTON

MENU NO.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

AC-1 Cook

French Fried

Potatoes

(recommended

for conventional

ovens)

0,10 - 0,30 kg (50 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Flan dish

• Remove the frozen french fried potatoes from

the package and place them in a flan dish.

• Place the dish on the rack in the oven.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove from the dish and put on

a plate for serving.

Rack

(No standing time is necessary).

• Add salt to taste.

NOTE: The dish gets very hot during cooking.

To avoid burning yourself, please use oven

gloves for removing the dish from the oven.

AC-2 Cook

Grill Skewers

0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g)

(initial temp 5° C)

Rack

• Prepare the grill skewers referring to the recipe

on page 31.

• Place on the rack and cook.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove and put on a plate for

serving. (No standing time necessary).

AC-3 Cook

Chicken Legs

0,20 - 0,60 kg (50 g)

(initial temp 5° C)

Rack

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken

legs.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken legs.

• Put the chicken legs on the rack, skin side down,

with the thin ends towards the centre.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove and stand for approx. 5

minutes.

Ingredients for 0,6 kg chicken legs:

3 pieces, 1-2 tbsp oil, ¹

tsp salt,

1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp rosemary

AC-4 Cook

Grilled Chicken

0,9 - 1,4 kg (100 g)

(initial temp 5° C)

Saucer

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken.

• Put chicken breast side down on an upturned

saucer in a flan dish.

Flan Dish

• Place directly on the turntable and cook.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, leave for approx. 3 minutes in the

oven, remove and put on a plate for serving.

Ingredients for 1,2 kg grilled chicken:

Salt and Pepper, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tbsp oil

AC-5 Cook

0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g)

• Cut into small pieces, eg. strips, cubes or slices.

• Add 1 tbsp water per 100 g and salt as desired.

(For mushrooms no additional water is

necessary).

Fresh Vegetables (initial temp 20° C)

Bowl & lid

• Cover with a lid.

• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.

• After cooking, let the food stand for approx 2

minutes.

Automatic charts

BUTTON

AUTOCOOK

NO.

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

AC-6 Cook

Boiled Potatoes

Jacket Potatoes

0,1 - 0,8 kg (100 g)

(initial temp 20° C)

Bowl & lid

Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them

into similar sized pieces.

Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and

wash them.

• Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl.

• Add the required amount of water (per 100 g),

approx 2 tbsp and a little salt.

• Cover with a lid

• When audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.

• After cooking, let the potatoes stand for approx.

2 minutes.

AC-7 Cook

Gratinated Fish

Fillet

0,6 - 1,2 kg* (100 g)

(initial temp Fish 5° C)

Gratin dish

• See recipes for Gratinated Fish Fillet on page 21.

Total weight of all ingredients.

AC-8 Cook

Gratin

0,5 - 1,5 kg* (100 g)

(initial temp 20° C)

Gratin dish

• See recipes for Gratin on page 22.

Total weight of all ingredients.

BUTTON

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

AUTO DEFROST

NO.

0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

(See note on page 21)

• Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the

turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food

over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts

and warm spots with small pieces of aluminium

foil.

Ad-1 Defrost

Steak, Chops

• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 -

15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

(See note on page 21)

• Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in

the centre of the turntable.

Ad-2 Defrost

Minced Meat

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food

over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.

• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and

stand for 5 - 10 minutes, until thoroughly

defrosted.

x10

x11

0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Flat dish

• Remove all packaging from the cake.

• Place directly on the turntable, or on a plate in

the middle of the turntable.

• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar sized

pieces keeping space between each piece and let

stand for 10 - 30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

Ad-3 Defrost

Cake

Automatic charts

BUTTON

WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit)/ UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

AUTO DEFROST

NO.

0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

(initial temp -18° C)

Flat dish

(Only sliced bread is

recommended for this

programme.)

• Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the

turntable. For 1,0 kg distribute directly on the

turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over, re-

arrange and remove defrosted slices.

• After defrosting cover in aluminum foil and

stand for 5 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly

defrosted.

Ad-4 Defrost

Bread

x12

NOTES: Auto Defrost

1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.

2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.

3. After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.

4. Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy. For the best result, if the cream

begins to soften rapidly, it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 - 30 minutes at room

temperature.

Recipes for automatic AC-7 & AC-8

Preparation

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (AC-7)

Fish gratin Italian style

Ingredients

1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice,

salt and grease with anchovy butter.

2. Place in a gratin dish.

0,6 kg

0,9 kg

1,2 kg

3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish.

260 g

390 g

520 g fish fillet

4. Wash the tomatoes and remove the stalk-spore.

Cut into slices and place on top of the cheese.

5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed herbs.

6. Drain the Mozarella, cut into slices and place on the

tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over the cheese.

7. Place the gratin dish on the turntable and cook on

AUTOMATIC COOK AC-7, “Gratinated fish fillet”.

8. After cooking let stand for approx. 5 minutes.

2 tbsp

1 tbsp 1¹2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp 1¹2 tbsp anchovy butter

45 g

30 g

60 g

Gouda (grated)

salt & pepper

180 g

270 g

360 g fresh tomatoes

1 tbsp 1¹2 tbsp 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs

110 g

165 g

220 g Mozarella

1 tbsp basil (chopped)

2 tbsp

4 tbsp

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (AC-7)

Fish esterhazy

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a casserole

dish and mix well. Cook for 2-6 minutes on 800 W

depending on weight.

0,6 kg

0,9 kg

1,2 kg

2. Wash the fish, dry and sprinkle with lemon juice and

salt.

3. Mix the crème fraîche with the vegetables and season

again.

4. Put half of the vegetables in a gratin dish. Place the

fish on top and cover with the remaining vegetables.

5. Spread the Gouda over the top, place on the turntable

and cook on AUTOMATIC COOK AC-7, “Gratinated

Fish Fillet”.

270 g

120 g

24 g

60 g

10 g

400 g

180 g

36 g

90 g

10 g

540 g fish fillet

240 g leeks (cut into rings)

48 g

120 g carrot (grated)

10 g butter or margarine

salt, pepper & nutmeg

onion (finely sliced)

1 tbsp 1¹2 tbsp 2 tbsp lemon juice

60 g

90 g

120 g crème fraîche

120 g Gouda (grated)

6. After cooking let stand for approx. 5 minutes.

Recipes for automatic AC-7 & AC-8

Preparation

GRATIN (AC-8)

Spinach gratin

Ingredients

1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and

season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of

potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the dish. The

top layer should be spinach.

0,5 kg

150 g

1,0 kg

300 g

1,5 kg

450 g leaf spinach (defrosted,

drained)

3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and

pepper and pour over the vegetables.

4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese.

5. Place on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC

COOK AC-8, “Gratin”.

15 g

30 g

45 g

onion (finely chopped)

salt, pepper & nutmeg

150 g

35 g

50 g

300 g

75 g

100 g

450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

110 g cooked ham (diced)

150 g crème fraîche

eggs

6. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

40 g

75 g

115 g grated cheese

GRATIN (AC-8)

Preparation

Potato-courgette-gratin

Ingredients

1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of

potato slices and courgette in the dish.

2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with salt,

pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables.

3. Cover the gratin dish with the grated Gouda cheese.

4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel.

5. Place on the turntable and cook on AUTOMATIC

COOK AC-8, “Gratin”.

0,5 kg

1,0 kg

1,5 kg

200 g

115 g

75 g

400 g

230 g

150 g

600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

345 g courgette (finely sliced)

225 g crème fraîche

eggs

clove of garlic (crushed)

salt & pepper

6. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

40 g

75 g

115 g grated Gouda cheese

sunflower kernel

Cooking charts

ABBREVIATIONS USED

tbsp = tablespoon

tsp = teaspoon

Cup = cupful

kg = kilogram

g = gram

l = litre

min = minutes

sec = seconds

ml = millilitre

cm = centimetre

DFC = dry fat content

DF = deep frozen

dm = diameter

app. = approximate

sach. = sachet

TABLE: HEATING FOOD & DRINK

Food / Drink

Quantity Setting Power

Time

Hints

-g/ml-

150

-Level-

800 W

-Min-

Coffee, 1 cup

approx. 1

1¹/2 -2

10-12

11¹/2-13

3-6

Do not cover

Do not cover, bring to the boil

Cover, bring to the boil

Milk,

Water,

1 cup

6 cups

1 dish

150

900

1000

400

One-plate meal

(Vegetables, Meat

and side dishes)

Stew

Soup, clear

Cream soup

Vegetables

Sprinkle sauce with water, cover, stir half

way through cooking time

200

500

200

500

200

180

150

190

800 W

400 W

1¹/2 -2¹/2

1¹/2-2

1¹/2-2¹/2

2-2¹/2

4-5

2-2¹/2

4-4¹/2

3-4

Cover, stir after heating

Add water if necessary, cover, stir half

way through cooking time

Sprinkle with a little water, cover, stir half

way through cooking time

Sprinkle with a little sauce, cover

Cover

Pierce skin several times

Place on a plate

Remove lid, stir well after heating

Check the temperature

Side dishes

Meat, 1 slice¹

Fish fillet

Sausages, 2 pieces

Cake, 1 slice

2-3

approx. 2

¹/2

Baby food, 1 jar

approx. 1

Melting Margarine

or Butter¹

800 W

¹/2-1

Melting chocolate

Dissolving 6 sheets of

gelatine

100

400 W

2-3

¹/2

Stir during cooking

Soak in water, squeeze out well and put in

soup bowl, stir during cooking

Cake glaze for ¹/4 l

liquid

400 W

5-6

Stir with sugar and 250ml liquid, cover and,

stir well during and after cooking

¹from chilled

Cooking charts

TABLE: DEFROSTING

Food / Drink

Quantity Setting Power

Time

Hints

Standing time

-Min-

-g-

1500

1000

500

-Level-

80 W

240 W

-Min-

Meat for roasting

(e.g. Pork, Beef,

Lamb, Veal)

Steaks, Cutlets,

Liver

58-64

42-48

19-23

4-5

Place on an upturned plate, turn over

halfway through defrosting

30-90

10-15

200

Turn over halfway through defrosting

Stir halfway through defrosting

Goulash

Sausages, 8

500

600

300

240 W

80 W

8-12

6-9

15-30

5-10

Place next to each other, turn over half

way through defrosting

4-5

Duck/Turkey

1500

48-52

Place on an upturned plate, turn over

halfway through defrosting

30-90

Chicken

1200

1000

80 W

39-43

33-37

Place on an upturned plate, turn over

halfway through defrosting

Place on an upturned plate, turn over

halfway through defrosting

30-90

Chicken legs

Fish in pieces

Fish fillet

Crab

200

800

400

300

240 W

4-5

9-12

7-10

6-8

Turn over halfway through defrosting

and remove defrosted parts

10-15

5-10

Bread rolls, 2

Coarse wholemeal bread

in slices

250

240 W

approx. 1 Only begin to defrost

2-4

Place slices next to each other,

only begin to defrost

Slices of Toast bread

Mixed flour bread, whole loaf

White bread, whole loaf

Cake, 1 slice

Cream cake, 1 slice

Whole cake, Ø 25 cm

500

150

240 W

6-8

Turn over halfway through defrosting

(centre will still be frozen)

Place on a plate

80 W

2-5

3-4

18-20

30-60

Place on a plate

Place on a plate. When half defrosted,

cut in to slices and leave until cake is

fully defrosted

Cream

200

240 W

2+2

Remove lid. When half defrosted, put in

a dish and allow to finish defrosting

Only begin to defrost

Place next to each other, spread out evenly

Turn over halfway through defrosting

5-10

Butter

250

240 W

2-4

4-5

Fruit e.g. strawberries

raspberries, cherries, plums

The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight

of the foodstuffs.

Cooking charts

TABLE: COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES

Vegetable

QuantitySetting Power

Time

Hints

Added water

-Tbsps/ml-

-g-

300

800

500

300

500

250

500

-Level- -Min-

Artichokes

Leaf Spinach

Cauliflower

800 W

6-8

5-7

remove the stalk, cover

wash, dry well, cover, stir once or twice during cooking

3-4 tbsp

5-6 tbsp

4-5 tbsp

15-17 1 whole head, cover, divide into florets

10-12 stir during cooking

Broccoli

9-11

8-10

9-11

5-7

divide into florets, cover, stir occasionally during cooking 4-5 tbsp

Mushrooms

Chinese leaves

Peas

Fennel

Onions

whole heads, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into quarters, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

whole, cook in microwave cling film

4-5 tbsp

50 ml

Carrots

10-12 cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

Green peppers

Jacket potatoes

Leeks

Red cabbage

Brussels sprouts

Boiled potatoes

(salted)

7-9

9-11

cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

15-17 cut into strips, stir once or twice during cooking

9-11

whole sprouts, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

cut into large pieces of a similar size, add a little salt,

cover, stir occasionally during cooking

50 ml

150 ml

Celery

White cabbage

Courgettes

500

800 W

9-11

dice finely, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

50 ml

4-5 tbsp

15-17 cut into strips, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

9-11 slice, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

TABLE: COOKING & DEFROSTING

Food Quantity

Setting

Power Time Added water Hints Standing time

(frozen)

-g-

-Level-

-Min- -tbsps-

-Min-

Fish fillet

300

250

400

300

500

300

450

800 W

10-12

5-7

9-11

6-8

7-9

11-13

7-9

Cover

1-2

Trout, 1 piece

One-plate meal

Fresh spinach

Broccoli

Peas

Kohlrabi

Mixed veg.

Brussel sprouts

Red cabbage

800 W

Cover, stir after 6 minutes

Cover, stir once or twice during cooking

Cover, stir halfway through time

3-5 Tbsp

10-12

Cooking charts

TABLE: COOKING, GRILLING AND BROWNING

Food

Quantity Setting Power

Time

Hints

Standing time

-Min-

-g-

-Level- -Min-

Roasts

(Pork,Veal, Lamb)

500

800 W

400 W

560 W

400 W

6-8

3-5*

4-7

2-4

Season to taste, place in shallow dish,

place on the turnatble, turn over after *

5-10

1000

1500

1000

1500

1200

800 W 13-16

400 W 6-8*

560 W 10-12

400 W 3-5

800 W 24-26

400 W 9-11*

560 W 14-16

400 W

5-7

Roast beef (medium)

560 W

400 W

560 W

400 W

7-10

7-8*

4-5

Season to taste, place fatty side down in shallow dish,

place on the turntable, tun over after *

5-7

560 W

400 W

560 W

400 W

8-10

8-10*

8-10

3-5

Chicken

800 W

400 W

800 W

400 W

8-11

5-7*

8-11

4-5

Season to taste, place breast side down in shallow dish,

place on the turntable, turn over after *

Chicken legs

200

400

400 W

5-6

1-2*

6-8

Season to taste, place skin downwards on rack,

turn over after *

Steaks

2 medium pieces

13-15*

8-12

Place on rack, turn over after *, season after grilling

place dish on rack

To brown dishes

etc.

5-7

Croque monsieur,

1 slice

6-9

Toast bread, spread with butter, lay 1 slice of cooked

ham, 1 slice of pineapple and 1 slice of processed

cheese on top and grill

Frozen Pizza

365

400 W

2¹/2

Remove packaging, place pizza on rack.

Suitable for repeat cooking of upto 4 pizzas. To maintain good

results, rest the oven for 1 minute 30 seconds, before cooking

5th pizza (see power down note on page 39).

Recipes

ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE

MICROWAVE OVEN

HOW TO USE THE RECIPES

If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for

the microwave, you should take note of the following:

Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the

example of the recipes in this book. Foods which have a

high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultry,

vegetables, fruit, stews and soups can be prepared in

your microwave without any difficulty.

Foods which have little moisture, such as platters of

food, should have the surface moistened prior to

heating or cooking.

• All the recipes in this book are calculated on the

basis of 4 servings - unless otherwise stated.

• Recommendations relating to suitable utensils and

the total cooking times are given at the beginning

of every recipe.

• As a rule the quantities shown are assumed to be

wholly consumable, unless specifically indicated

otherwise.

• When eggs are given in the recipes they are

assumed to have weight of approx. 55 g (medium).

The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which

are to be braised, should be reduced to about two

thirds of the quantity in the original recipe.

If necessary, add more liquid during cooking.

The amount of fat to be added can be reduced

considerably. A small amount of butter, margarine or

oil is sufficient to flavour food. For this reason your

microwave is excellent for preparing low-fat foods as

part of a diet.

Soups & starters

Spain

1. Peel the soft, ripe avocados, remove stone, cut into

small pieces and puree with a mixer or a mixing

attachment on a hand mixer. Reserve two thin slivers

per portion for decoration and sprinkle with lemon

juice.

2. Put the meat stock, avocados and the cream in a dish,

season with salt and pepper and cook with lid on. Stir

once during cooking.

Cream of avocado soup

Total cooking time: approx. 10-12 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity)

Ingredients

avocados (600 g of flesh)

a little lemon juice

700 ml meat stock

10-12 min.

800 W

70 ml

cream

3. Mix soup until creamy and decorate with the

remaining avocado slivers. Allow to stand for 5

minutes after cooking.

salt & pepper

Soups & starters

Switzerland

1. Put the butter and diced onion in the dish and steam

with the lid on the dish.

Barley soup

Total cooking time: approx. 35-40 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity)

Ingredients

approx. 1-2 min.

800 W

2. Add the vegetables to the dish. Then add the bones,

the strips of bacon and the barley and fill with the

meat stock. Season with pepper and cook with the lid

on.

2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g)

onion (50 g), finely chopped

carrots (130 g), sliced

celery, diced

leek (130 g), in rings

white cabbage leaves (100 g) in strips

veal bones

1. 17-19 min.

2. 17-19 min.

800 W

400 W

1-2

15 g

3. Chop the sausages into small pieces and heat them for

5 minutes in the dish.

4. After cooking, let the soup stand for 5 minutes. Take

the bones out of the soup before serving.

200 g

50 g

streaky bacon, in strips

barley grains

700 ml meat stock

pepper

wiener sausages (300 g)

Netherlands

1. Put the vegetables with the meat stock in the dish and

cook with the lid on.

Mushroom soup

Total cooking time: approx. 13-17 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity)

Ingredients

8-9 min.

800 W

2. Puree all the ingredients in a food processor. Add the

cream.

3. Rub the flour and butter into a dough and stir into the

mushroom soup until smooth. Season with salt and

pepper, cover and cook. Stir again after cooking.

200 g

mushrooms, sliced

onion (50 g), finely chopped

300 ml meat stock

300 ml cream

2¹/2 tbsp plain flour (25 g)

2¹/2 tbsp butter or margarine (25 g)

salt & pepper

4-6 min.

800 W

4. Mix the egg yolk with the crème fraiche, stir into the

soup little by little. Heat the whole mixture again for a

short time, but do not allow it to boil!

1-2 min.

800 W

egg yolk

Allow the soup to stand for approximately 5 minutes

once cooked.

150 g

crème fraiche

Germany

1. Toast the bread and spread with butter.

2. Cut the Camembert into slices and arrange on

top of the toast. Put the Cranberry jelly in the

middle of the cheese and sprinkle with Cayenne

pepper.

Camembert toast

Total cooking time: approx. 1¹/2-2¹/2 minutes

Utensils: Flat dish

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g)

3. Place the toast on a plate and heat.

slices of bread for toasting (80 g)

approx 1¹/2-2¹/2 min.

800 W

150 g

4 tsp

camembert

cranberry jelly (40 g)

cayenne pepper

Tip: You can vary this recipe according to your taste.

For example, you can use fresh mushrooms and

grated cheese or cooked ham, asparagus and

Emmental cheese.

Meat, fish & poultry

France

1. Wash the tuna, pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Allow the fish to stand for approximately 15 minutes,

then pat dry again and add salt.

2. Spread oil on the bottom of the dish and lay the tuna

in it. Arrange the vegetables on top of the fish. Add

the white wine, the clove of garlic and the bouquet

garni and season. Cover the dish and cook.

Fresh tuna with vegetables

Total cooking time: approx. 21-23 minutes

Utensils: Shallow oval gratin dish with lid

(approx. 26 cm diameter)

Ingredients

500 g

fresh tuna, in slices

21-23 min.

560 W

2 tbsp lemon juice

salt

Allow the fish to stand for approximately 2 minutes

after cooking. Remove the bouquet garni and the

clove of garlic before serving.

1 tsp

¹/2

vegetable oil to grease the dish

green pepper (125 g), cut into strips

onions (125 g), finely chopped

carrot (50 g), sliced

tomatoes (125 g), diced

white wine

Tip: A bouquet garni is made of:

a sprig of parsley, a bunch of herbs and vegetables

for making soup , lovage, thyme and a few bay

leaves.

1-2

40 ml

clove of garlic

bouquet garni

salt & pepper

Spain

1. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and chop the

stalks into small pieces.

2. Spread the butter on the bottom of the dish. Add the

onions, the diced bacon and the mushroom stalks.

Season with pepper and rosemary, cover and cook.

Mushroom with rosemary

Total cooking time: approx. 15-21 minutes

Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 Iitre capacity)

Shallow round dish

(approx. 22 cm diameter)

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g)

50 g

4-6 min.

800 W

Leave to cool.

3. Heat 100 ml of the wine and cream in the other dish

with its lid on.

large mushrooms (approx. 225 g), whole

2-3 min.

800 W

onion (50 g), finely chopped

bacon, finely diced

black pepper, ground

fresh rosemary, bruised

4. Mix the remaining wine with the flour, stir into the hot

liquid and cook with the lid on. Stir once during

cooking.

1-2 min.

800 W

125 ml dry white wine

125 ml cream

2 tbsp flour (20 g)

5. Fill the mushrooms with the bacon mixture, place in

the sauce and cook on the rack.

2-3 min.

6-7 min.

800 W

400 W

Allow the mushrooms to stand for approximately 2

minutes once cooked.