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Instructions/Guidelines 
EGGS – Poached.
• Place water in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time.
• Add medium egg (size 3).
• Pierce yolk and white.
• Cover.
• Cook for 2nd cooking time.
• Then leave to stand for 1 min.
EGGS – Scrambled.
• Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used.
• Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together.
• Cook for 1st cooking time then stir.
• Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 min.
FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 72.
Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
40 secs.50 secs.1 min.
1 min.10 secs.1 min. 30 secs.1min. 30 secs.
2 mins.
1min. 50 secs.
30 secs20 secs50 secs30 secs
1min. 20 secs
30 secs10-15 mins.10-12 mins.3-5 mins.12-14 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerGRILL 1GRILL 1HIGH poweror GRILL 1 Weight/
Quantity
45 ml190 ml2135 ml3180 ml4
320 g (2)180 g (2)420 g (2) Food 
WaterEggWaterEggsWaterEggsWaterEggs1 Egg2 Eggs3 EggsBreaded filletsCakes Fillets
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Instructions/Guidelines 
FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 72.
Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
FISH - FROZEN from raw - For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 72.
Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on micro-safe dish. Do not cover.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover.Place bag sauce side down on a plate. Slash top.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
3-4 mins.12-16 mins.4-5 mins.14 mins.12-15 mins.14-16 mins.15-20 mins.4-5 mins.12-14 mins.7 mins.15-20 mins.15 mins.10 mins.10-15 mins.8-9 mins.4 then 2 then 6
mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH poweror GRILL 2HIGH poweror GRILL 2GRILL 1 or
Convection:
220°C
GRILL 1
HIGH power or
GRILL 1
HIGH power or
GRILL 1GRILL 1 or
Combi:
220°C + SIMMER powerHIGH powerHIGH powerDEFROST then 
STAND then MEDIUM Weight/
Quantity
350 g (2)330 g (1)200 g (2)400 g (4)246 g (8)300 g (3)300 g450 g (2)450 g (2)150 g- 170 g Food 
SteaksWholeBreaded FilletsCakesFish fingersHaddock filletsScampiWholeSteaksBoil in the bag
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Instructions/Guidelines 
FRUIT – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow heatproof dish on turntable.
Add 300 ml (
1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Only half fill dish. Cover.Add 300 ml (
1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Add 300 ml (
1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Add 300 ml (
1/2 pt) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Only half fill dish. Cover.Only half fill dish. Cover.
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 76. 
Place in micro-safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway.Place in micro-safe dish with stock and vegetables on turntable. Stir
halfway. CoverPlace in casserole, add stock and vegetables, cover with lid on metal
tray on turntable. Stir halfway.Place in micro-safe dish on turntable. Stir halfway. Cover.Place in casserole with lid on metal tray on turntable.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
5-6 mins.4-5 mins.4-5 mins.5-6 mins.6-8 mins.8-10 mins.5-8 mins.6-7 mins.18-20 mins.7-8 mins. 20 mins.13-15 mins.
per 450 g10 then 40
mins.
1 hr 
10 then 60
mins.
1 hr Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerMEDIUM poweror GRILL 1MEDIUM poweror GRILL 1
Combi:
180°C + SIMMER power
HIGH then LOW power or
Combi:
160°C + WARM power
HIGH then LOW power  or
Combi:
160°C + WARM power
Weight/
Quantity450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g330 g (4)400 g (4)450 g450 g Food 
Apples – poachedApples – stewedPeaches – poachedPears – poachedPlums – poachedPlums – stewedRhubarb – stewedChops, cutletsChops, loinJointsStewing lamb
i.e. diced shoulderCasseroling lamb
ie. diced shoulder
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Instructions/Guidelines 
PASTA -  
Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Use 1 litre (1
3/4pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.
Use 1
1/2litres (2
1/2pts) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. 
Cover. Stir halfway.
PASTRY  – UNCOOKED
Prick base of pastry and chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
Place on turntable.Prick base of pastry and chill well. Do not cover.
Place on metal tray on turntable.Place on baking sheet on metal tray on turntable.
PIZZA – FRESH chilled – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base if cooked by microwave only.
Place on micro-safe plate on turntable. Do not cover.Place directly on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
8-10 mins.10-12 mins.8-10 mins.10-12 mins.3-4 mins.7-8 mins.10-14 mins.4-6 mins.8-12 mins.6-8 mins.8 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH power or
Combi:
220°C + SIMMER power
Convection:
Pre heat 200°C then 200°C
HIGH power orConvection:
220°C
Combi:
220°C + WARM power orConvection:
220°C
Weight/
Quantity225 g225 g225 g225 g23 cm (9”)250 g (6)450 g250 g Food 
TwistsMacaroniSpaghetti / tagliatellePasta shells - ie.
conchiglieShortcrust flanAll Butter croissantsDeep pan, hamThin and crispy
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Instructions/Guidelines 
PIZZA – FROZEN – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.
Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover.Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Do not cover.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 76.
Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on upturned saucer in heatproof dish on turntable. Turn joint
over halfway during cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.Place on metal tray. Turn halfway.Place in large casserole with lid and cover with water.Place on upturned saucer on metal tray on turntable.
Porridge – N.B: Use a large bowl.
Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
10-12 mins.10-12 mins.15-20 mins.13-14 mins. per
450 g17-19 mins. per
450 g15 mins. then
15-20 mins. per
450 g20-25 mins. per
450g2-2
1/2 mins.
4-5 mins.8-9 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
Combi:
220°C
+ SIMMER power
Combi:
220°C
+ SIMMER power
GRILL 1
MEDIUM power or
Combi:
170°C + LOW powerHIGH
then MEDIUM power
Combi:
190°C + WARM powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerHIGH power Weight/
Quantity
250 g (2)420 g425 g1/2 cup
of oats1 cup
of oats2 cups
of oats Food 
French breadPepperoniChopsJointsGammon covered
with waterTenderloin, whole1 serving2 servings4 servings
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Instructions/Guidelines 
POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked – FROZEN
Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place
on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.Place on metal tray on wire rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
RICE  - Place in a large 3 litre (6 pint) microwave safe bowl
Use 600ml (1pt) water. Cover. Stir halfway.
MILK PUDDING – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway. 
Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugarAdd 450 ml (
3/4pt) milk. 30 ml sugar
Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugar
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
15-18 mins.12-15 mins.10-12 mins.8-9 mins.10-15 mins.12-13 mins.15-20 mins.14-18 mins.20-25 mins. 20-25 mins.5 mins.
35 mins.30-35 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
GRILL 1GRILL 1GRILL 1 or
Combi:
GRILL 1 +
MEDIUM power
MEDIUM powerHIGH powerHIGH powerMEDIUM powerMEDIUM powerSIMMER powerHIGH power
then SIMMERSIMMER power Weight/
Quantity
300 g300 g (7)300 g450 g250 g250 g250 g250 g250 g50 g50 g50 g Food 
CroquettesHash brownsOven chips &
Associated productsBasmatiEasycook whiteEasycook brownLong grain whiteLong grain brownFlaked ricePudding riceTapioca
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Instructions/Guidelines 
SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care.
Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable.  Turn halfway.
TURKEY
Place on metal tray on turntable. Turn halfway.
FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish.
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
17-18 mins.12-14 mins.
per 450 g5-8 mins.5-6 mins.7 mins.12-15 mins.8 mins.8-9 mins.7-9 mins.7-9 mins.10-12 mins.5 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
GRILL 1
Combi:
190°C + SIMMER
powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerMEDIUM powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH power Weight/
Quantity
454 g (8)450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g Food 
ThickTurkey, wholeAsparagusBroad beansRunner beansBeetrootBroccoliBrussel sproutsCabbage - slicedCarrots - slicedCauliflower - floretsCourgettes
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Instructions/Guidelines 
FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish.
Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover.Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water. Cover.Wash and prick skins several times. Place directly on
glass turntable if cooking by microwave. If cooked by
combination place directly on metal tray on turntable.
Allow to stand for 5 mins. Or use Auto Program Jacket
Potato.Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water. Cover.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
6-7 mins.7-8 mins.5 mins.6-7 mins.4-6 mins.7-9 mins.5-6 mins.5 mins.15 mins.8 mins.20 mins.13 mins.25 mins.18-20 mins.30 mins.7 mins.8-12 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH power or
Combi:  220°C + SIMMER power
HIGH power or
Combi:  220°C + SIMMER power
HIGH power or
Combi:  220°C + SIMMER power
HIGH power
Combi: 220°C +SIMMER power
HIGH powerHIGH power Weight/
Quantity
450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g1246450 g450 g Food 
Corn on the cobLeeks - slicedMushroomsParsnips - slicedPeasPotatoes - boiledPotatoes - par-boiledPotatoes - 
jacket (225 g)SpinachSwede - cubed
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Instructions/Guidelines 
FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish.
Add 30 ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.
MISCELLANEOUS
Place directly onto metal tray.
POINTS FOR CHECKING
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they
cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.Time
(mins.)
8 mins.8-9 mins.9 mins.9-10 mins.5-6 mins.8 mins.10 mins.6-7 mins.8-9 mins.7 mins.15-20 mins. Choice of
Cooking Modes
HIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH powerHIGH power
220°C Weight/
Quantity
450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g450 g Food 
Beans - broadBeans - greenBrocolliBrussels sproutsCabbage - shreddedCarrots - slicedCauliflowerPeasSpinach - nuggetsSweetcornFrozen yorkshire
puddings
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Increasing and decreasing recipes
Increasing recipes
•To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings,increase each ingredient listed by half. To double
the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed.
• Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough
to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.
• Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended.
• Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per lb.
• Always check the recipe during cooking.
• When increasing the ingredients to 6 servings, add an extra one third of the original cooking
time, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power
for 6 servings.
•When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8add on half the original cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will become 45 mins. on MEDIUM power for 8 servings.
Decreasing recipes
• To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to 2 servings, halve the ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than the one recommended in the recipe, however
make sure it is deep enough to stop food boiling over.
• Allow half to two-thirds of the original cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4
servings will become 15-20 mins. on MEDIUM power for 2 servings.
Using recipes from other books
The best way to convert a family favourite dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery book to
give you a guide to the correct method and timings to use.
Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens, however since 1990 oven output powers have been set
by a new standard (IEC). When using other cookbooks, the 1000 W output power of your oven
must be allowed for. Use the same power level suggested e.g. HIGH or MEDIUM and select the
same cooking time suggested, however CHECK the progress of the food during cooking and
adjust the time if necessary.
Cooking for one
• For one serving quarter ALL ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally smaller than the one recommended in the recipe.
• Use the same cooking power recommended in the original recipe.
• Start by cooking for one quarter of the recommended cooking time, although extra time in
most cases will be required.
• Always check the food during cooking.
• There is not a great saving for reduced quantities of soups, casseroles, stews and rice, as a
minimum time is required to tenderise meats and blend flavours.
• When cooking for one it often makes sense to cook for two and plate up both meals. Freeze
one meal for a later date.