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Summarization of Contents
Standard Conversion Chart
Weight Conversions
Converts imperial weights to metric for recipes.
Capacity Conversions
Converts imperial capacities to metric for recipes.
Important Notice
Details oven wattage, heating category, and usage guidelines.
Cookery Advice Line
Contact information for cooking assistance.
Spares and Accessories
Information on ordering additional items.
Welcome and Introduction
Inverter System Benefits
Explains the advantages of the Inverter System technology.
Contact Information
Provides phone and email for support.
Contents Overview
Lists the manual's sections.
Important Safety Instructions
Fuse Replacement
Guidance on replacing the mains plug fuse safely.
Voltage and Power Requirements
Ensures correct electrical supply for the oven.
Unpacking and Oven Placement
Unpacking and Inspection
Steps for safely unpacking and checking the oven for damage.
Guarantee and Cord
Information on the guarantee and supply cord safety.
Oven Placement Guidelines
Instructions for correct and safe positioning of the oven.
Cautionary Advice Before Use
Hot Surfaces Warning
Alerts users to hot surfaces during and after operation.
Before Initial Use
Prepares the oven for first-time operation, including burning off oil.
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Interior Cleaning
Detailed steps for cleaning the oven cavity and seals.
Exterior and Control Panel Cleaning
Instructions for cleaning the outside and control panel.
Vent and Turntable Maintenance
Guidance on keeping vents clear and cleaning the turntable.
Oven Maintenance and Servicing
Service and Repairs
When and how to get the oven serviced by qualified personnel.
Door Seals and Oven Light
Maintenance of critical components and safety checks.
Spares and Accessories
How to order replacement parts.
Parts of Your Oven
Turntable Usage and Care
Guidelines for using and cleaning the glass turntable.
Accessory Usage Restrictions
Rules for using metal accessories with different cooking modes.
Arcing Prevention
What causes arcing and how to avoid it.
Oven Components Diagram
Key Oven Parts Identification
Labels and descriptions of main oven components.
Roller Ring and Door Release
Specifics on roller ring maintenance and door operation.
Important Information: Cooking Safety
Fire and Smoke Safety
Actions to take in case of fire or smoke.
Cooking Time Precautions
Advice on adjusting and checking cooking times.
Food Safety Warnings
Risks associated with specific food types like small quantities, low moisture, eggs, etc.
Important Information: Safe Food Handling
Heating Liquids Safely
Precautions to prevent overheating and eruption.
Container Lids and Deep Fat Frying
Warnings about sealing lids and not deep frying.
Using Thermometers and Paper/Plastic
Guidelines for using tools and materials.
Important Information: Usage Tips
Standing Time Explained
The purpose and importance of resting food after cooking.
Oven Cleaning Importance
Emphasizes regular cleaning for safe operation.
Operation Modes and Safety
Grilling door closure, fan operation, and checking suitability.
Arcing and Weight Limits
Causes of arcing and maximum turntable weight.
Microwaving Principles Explained
How Microwaves Cook Food
Explains the science behind microwave cooking using diagrams.
Key Microwave Cooking Notes
Oven Glove Use and Metal Utensils
Safety warnings and restrictions on metal items.
Unsuitable Foods for Microwave Only
Lists foods that cannot be cooked solely by microwave.
Standing Time Importance
Reinforces the need for standing time.
Boiled Eggs Warning
Specific danger of microwaving eggs.
General Cooking Guidelines
Standing Time Procedures
Specific standing times for various foods.
General Cooking Guidelines: Food Preparation
Piercing and Moisture Content
How to prepare food for even cooking and steam release.
Cling Film Usage
Correct use and safety of cling film in the microwave.
Dish Size, Quantity, and Spacing
Factors affecting cooking speed and evenness.
General Cooking Guidelines: Cooking Factors
Dish Shape and Food Density
How shape and density affect microwave cooking.
Covering Foods
When and how to cover food.
Food Arrangement and Starting Temperature
Tips for optimal placement and impact of initial temperature.
Turning, Stirring, and Cleaning
Techniques for even cooking and oven maintenance.
Selecting Microwave-Safe Containers
Container Suitability Test
Method to check if a dish is microwave-safe.
Oven Glass Usage
Guidelines for using heat-resistant glass.
China and Ceramic Usage
Recommendations for ceramic and china dishware.
Container Guidelines for Microwave Use
Pottery, Earthenware, Stoneware
Suitability of these materials.
Foil/Metal Containers
Restrictions and safe usage of foil and metal.
Cling Film and Roasting Bags
Specific use cases and warnings.
Aluminium Foil Usage
How to use foil for shielding.
Container Material Restrictions
Plastic Container Guidelines
What plastics are safe and for what types of food.
Paper Products Usage
Guidelines for using kitchen paper and plates.
Prohibited Container Materials
Materials like wicker, wood, and straw are not suitable.
Control Panel Overview
Display Window and Input Pads
Identifies all buttons and their functions.
Getting Started with Your Oven
Initial Setup Steps
Plug in, set clock, and initial grill function.
Demonstration and Child Lock Modes
Special features for testing and safety.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting: Power Levels
Selecting Microwave Power
How to choose power levels for cooking.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting: Usage
Accessories for Microwave Use
What to use with microwave-only cooking.
Multi-Stage Cooking Programs
How to set up sequential cooking modes.
Auto Weight Defrost: Chaos Defrost
Using Auto Weight Defrost Programs
How to select food category and weight for defrosting.
Auto Weight Defrost: Chaos Theory
Defrosting Process and User Actions
Explains the defrost cycle and required user interaction.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs: Categories and Tips
Defrosting Guidelines and Tips
Specific advice for different food types and general defrosting.
Defrosting Methods: Power & Time
Defrosting Using Power & Time
How to manually defrost using power level and time.
Defrosting Food Charts
Defrosting Times and Methods
Table detailing defrosting for various meats and items.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
Continuation of defrosting chart.
Defrosting Food Charts: Fish and General Items
Defrosting Fish and General Foods
Chart for defrosting fish, bread, pastry, etc.
Using the Delay/Stand Feature
Setting a Standing Time
How to use the feature for resting food.
Setting a Delay Start
How to program a delayed start for cooking.
Grilling Function Operation
Grilling Instructions and Times
How to use the grill and recommended times.
Grilling Cautions
Safety warnings related to grilling.
Grilling: Accessories and Guidelines
Oven Accessories for Grilling
Which accessories to use for grilling.
Grilling Guidelines
Important rules and tips for grilling.
Convection Cooking Explained
Convection Cooking Process
How convection mode works and its requirements.
Convection Cautions
Safety warnings specific to convection mode.
Convection Cooking: Oven Accessories
Accessories for Convection Cooking
Recommended accessories for convection mode.
Combination Cooking Overview
Understanding Combination Cooking
Explains the benefits and types of combination cooking.
Combination Cooking: Preparation and Usage
Preheat and Container Guidelines
When to preheat and what containers to use.
Oven Accessories for Combination
Recommended accessories for combination modes.
Combination Cautions
Safety warnings for combination cooking.
Combination Mode 1: Convection and Microwave
Guidelines for Convection+Microwave
Usage tips and a cooking suggestion table.
Combination Mode 1: Convection and Microwave Accessories
Oven Accessories for Convection+Microwave
Specific accessory usage for this mode.
Combination Mode 2: Grill and Microwave
Oven Accessories for Grill+Microwave
Recommended accessories for grilling and microwave combination.
Grill+Microwave Guidelines
Usage tips for this mode.
Combination Mode 2: Grill and Microwave Details
Container Use and Cautions
Container restrictions and safety warnings for grill+microwave.
Recommended Settings
Suggested power levels for specific foods.
Auto Weight Cook Programs
Guidelines for Auto Weight Programs
How to use and general tips for automatic programs.
Program Mode Symbols
Explanation of icons indicating cooking modes and accessories.
Auto Weight Programs: Weight Limits
Minimum/Maximum Food Weights
Table of weight ranges for auto programs.
Auto Weight Cook Programs: Microwave Only
Program Details: Curry to Casserole
Instructions for the first six auto programs.
Auto Weight Cook Programs: Microwave and Convection
Program Details: Fish to Jacket Potatoes
Instructions for programs 5-7.
Auto Weight Cook Programs: Combination Modes
Program Details: Frozen Potato Products to Frozen Pizza
Instructions for programs 8-10.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
General Reheating Principles
How to reheat food effectively and safely.
Food Reheating Checks
How to determine if food is properly reheated.
Specific Food Reheating
Tips for plated meals, canned foods, soups, and casseroles.
Specific Reheating Cautions
Mince Pies and Christmas Puddings
Warnings about overheating high-sugar/fat foods.
Babies' Bottles Heating
Detailed instructions and warnings for heating baby bottles.
Reheating Charts: Bread and Babies' Bottles
Reheating Babies' Bottles
Chart for reheating baby bottles.
Reheating Bread Items
Chart for reheating croissants and rolls.
Checking Food After Reheating
General advice for verifying food temperature.
Reheating Charts: Canned Foods and Puddings
Reheating Canned Goods
Chart for beans, pasta, meat, soups, and puddings.
Checking Food After Reheating
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Reheating Charts: Vegetables and Drinks
Reheating Canned Vegetables and Puddings
Chart for vegetables and Christmas puddings.
Reheating Drinks
Chart for reheating coffee and milk.
Checking Food After Reheating
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Reheating Charts: Homemade Dishes
Reheating Homemade Meat Dishes
Chart for meat dishes like casseroles.
Reheating Pastry Products
Chart for reheating pies and pasties.
Checking Food After Reheating
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Reheating Charts: Plated Meals and Desserts
Reheating Plated Meals
Chart for various plated meals.
Reheating Puddings and Desserts
Chart for puddings and desserts.
Reheating Charts: Convenience Foods
Reheating Chilled Convenience Foods
Chart for chilled convenience meals.
Checking Food After Reheating
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Reheating Charts: Frozen Convenience Foods
Reheating Frozen Convenience Foods
Chart for frozen convenience meals.
Checking Food After Reheating
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Bread, Bacon, and Beans
Cooking Bread and Bacon
Chart for cooking bread and bacon.
Cooking Beans and Pulses
Chart for beans and pulses.
Checking Food After Cooking
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Beef
Cooking Beef Joints
Chart for cooking beef joints.
Cooking Beefburgers
Chart for cooking beefburgers.
Checking Food After Cooking
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Chicken
Cooking Chicken
Chart for cooking chicken.
Checking Food After Cooking
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Eggs and Fish
Cooking Eggs
Chart for cooking eggs.
Cooking Fresh and Frozen Fish
Chart for fish.
Checking Food After Cooking
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Fish (Continued)
Cooking Fish Steaks and Fillets
Chart for fish steaks and fillets.
Checking Food After Cooking
Reminder on checking food temperature.
Cooking Charts: Fruit and Lamb
Cooking Fruit
Chart for cooking fruit.
Cooking Lamb
Chart for cooking lamb.
Cooking Charts: Pasta and Pastry
Cooking Pasta
Chart for pasta dishes.
Cooking Uncooked Pastry
Chart for uncooked pastry.
Cooking Fresh Chilled Pizza
Chart for pizza.
Cooking Charts: Frozen Pizza and Pork
Cooking Frozen Pizza
Chart for frozen pizza.
Cooking Pork
Chart for cooking pork.
Preparing Porridge
Instructions for making porridge.
Cooking Charts: Potato Products and Rice
Cooking Frozen Potato Products
Chart for potato products.
Cooking Rice
Chart for cooking rice.
Preparing Milk Pudding
Instructions for making milk pudding.
Cooking Charts: Potato Products and Rice (Continued)
Cooking Potato Products and Rice
Continued chart for potato products and rice.
Cooking Charts: Potato Products, Rice, and Milk Pudding
Cooking Potato Products
Chart for potato products.
Cooking Rice
Chart for rice.
Preparing Milk Pudding
Instructions for milk pudding.
Cooking Charts: Sausages, Turkey, and Vegetables
Cooking Sausages, Turkey, and Vegetables
Charts for sausages, turkey, and fresh vegetables.
Cooking Charts: Fresh Vegetables (Continued)
Cooking Fresh Vegetables
Continued chart for fresh vegetables.
Cooking Charts: Frozen Vegetables and Miscellaneous
Cooking Frozen Vegetables
Chart for frozen vegetables.
Miscellaneous Cooking Items
Chart for items like Yorkshire puddings.
Recipe Adjustment Guidelines
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
How to scale recipes for different serving sizes.
Using Recipes from Other Books
Tips for adapting recipes from external sources.
Cooking for One
Advice for preparing single servings.
Soups and Starters Recipes
Carrot & Celery Soup
Recipe for Carrot & Celery Soup.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Recipe for Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Soups and Starters Recipes: Savory Dishes
Baked Stuffed Tomatoes
Recipe for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes.
Mushroom Paté
Recipe for Mushroom Paté.
Soups and Starters Recipes: Terrine and Bread
Pork and Chicken Terrine
Recipe for Pork and Chicken Terrine.
Goats Cheese & Basil Ciabatta
Recipe for Goats Cheese & Basil Ciabatta.
Fish Cooking Guidelines
Fish Cooking Basics
General tips for cooking fish, checking doneness, and odor elimination.
Arranging and Liquids
How to prepare fish fillets, steaks, and add liquids.
Whole Fish and Noise
Tips for cooking whole fish and understanding cooking noises.
Fish Recipes: Seafood Dishes
Tuna Fish Cakes
Recipe for Tuna Fish Cakes.
Special Occasion Fish Pie
Recipe for Fish Pie.
Fish Recipes: Baked Dishes
Stuffed Citrus Trout
Recipe for Stuffed Citrus Trout.
Salmon & Vegetable Mornay
Recipe for Salmon & Vegetable Mornay.
Fish Recipes: Baked Dishes (Continued)
Haddock and Spinach Florentine
Recipe for Haddock and Spinach Florentine.
Bouillabaisse
Recipe for Bouillabaisse.
Meat and Poultry: Defrosting and Preparation
Defrosting Meat and Poultry
Guidelines for defrosting joints and handling fat.
Standing Time, Bone, Turning, Shielding
Key techniques for cooking meat and poultry.
Roasting a Joint by Combination
Specific method for combination roasting.
Meat and Poultry: Cooking Techniques
Roasting Joints and Small Cuts
Methods for roasting joints and cooking small meat pieces.
Roasting Bags and Tips
Using roasting bags and general cooking tips.
Crispy Bacon Preparation
Specific instructions for cooking bacon.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Chicken Dishes
Coq au Vin
Recipe for Coq au Vin.
Chicken Satay
Recipe for Chicken Satay.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Pork Dishes
Hawaiian Ribs
Recipe for Hawaiian Ribs.
Casserole Pork with Herby Dumplings
Recipe for Pork Casserole with Dumplings.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Chicken and Pork Dishes
Toad In The Hole
Recipe for Toad In The Hole.
Creamy Chicken Gratin
Recipe for Creamy Chicken Gratin.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Beef and Pork Dishes
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Recipe for Steak and Kidney Pudding.
Harvest Pork Casserole
Recipe for Pork Casserole.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Beef and Mince Dishes
Belgian Beef Casserole
Recipe for Belgian Beef Casserole.
Savoury Mince
Recipe for Savoury Mince.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Beef and Lamb Dishes
Shepherd’s Pie
Recipe for Shepherd's Pie.
Lasagne
Recipe for Lasagne.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Stews and Curries
Hungarian Goulash
Recipe for Hungarian Goulash.
Madras Curry
Recipe for Madras Curry.
Meat and Poultry Recipes: Baked Dishes
Moussaka
Recipe for Moussaka.
Kidneys Turbigo
Recipe for Kidneys Turbigo.
Pasta, Rice and Beans Recipes
Lentil Biryani
Recipe for Lentil Biryani.
Kedgeree
Recipe for Kedgeree.
Pasta, Rice and Beans Recipes: Italian Dishes
Tagliatelle Toscana
Recipe for Tagliatelle Toscana.
Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin
Recipe for Roast Vegetable and Pasta Gratin.
Pasta, Rice and Beans Recipes: Vegetable Dishes
Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole
Recipe for Vegetable and Chick Pea Casserole.
Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto
Recipe for Wild Mushroom and Basil Risotto.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Recipes
Ham and Cheese Croissants
Recipe for Ham and Cheese Croissants.
Muffin Pizzas
Recipe for Muffin Pizzas.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Recipes: Savory Bites
Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones
Recipe for Cheese, Onion & Olive Scones.
Welsh Rarebit
Recipe for Welsh Rarebit.
Cheese and Egg Dishes Recipes: Sandwiches and Pasta
Croque Monsieur
Recipe for Croque Monsieur.
Macaroni Cheese
Recipe for Macaroni Cheese.
Vegetables and Vegetarian: General Preparation
Preparing Root Vegetables and Cabbage
General advice on cutting and cooking vegetables.
Fresh Vegetable Cooking Tips
Advice on water quantity and mixing vegetables.
Vegetables and Vegetarian: Specific Vegetables
Arranging Certain Vegetables
Tips for arranging broccoli and cauliflower.
Cooking Whole Cauliflower
Method for cooking a whole cauliflower.
Jacket Potatoes: Preparation and Cooking
Detailed guide for cooking jacket potatoes.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Recipes: Lasagne and Chilli
Vegetable Lasagne
Recipe for Vegetable Lasagne.
Vegetarian Chilli
Recipe for Vegetarian Chilli.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Recipes: Tarts and Stroganoff
Goat’s Cheese Tart with Roasted Vegetables
Recipe for Goat's Cheese Tart.
Mushroom Stroganoff
Recipe for Mushroom Stroganoff.
Sauces: Preparation and Reheating
Sauce Preparation Guidelines
Tips on container size, covering, stirring, and reheating.
Power Levels and Wooden Spoons
Guidance on power settings and utensil safety.
White Pouring Sauce Recipe
Recipe for a basic white sauce.
Sauces Recipes: Custard and Hollandaise
Custard Recipe
Recipe for making custard.
Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
Recipe for Hollandaise sauce.
Pastry: Basic Doughs
Suetcrust Pastry Recipe
How to make suetcrust pastry.
Savoury Potato Plait Recipe
Recipe for a savory potato plait.
Pastry Recipes: Pies and Puddings
Minced Beef and Onion Pie Recipe
Recipe for a beef and onion pie.
Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding Recipe
Recipe for a jam roly poly pudding.
Pastry Recipes: Pies and Strudels
Apple Pie Recipe
Recipe for apple pie.
Apple Strudel Recipe
Recipe for apple strudel.
Desserts: Puddings
Christmas Pudding Recipe
Recipe for Christmas pudding.
Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Recipe
Recipe for steamed suet pudding.
Desserts: Layered and Chocolate Desserts
Plum & Oat Layer Recipe
Recipe for plum and oat layer dessert.
Chocolate Saucy Pudding Recipe
Recipe for chocolate saucy pudding.
Desserts: Puddings and Baked Fruit
Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe
Recipe for bread and butter pudding.
Baked Apples Recipe
Recipe for baked apples.
Baking: General Guidelines and Brownies
Baking Preparation Guidelines
Tips on covering, dish size, mixing, eggs, and combination cooking.
Luscious Chocolate Brownies Recipe
Recipe for chocolate brownies.
Baking Recipes: Muffins and Fairy Cakes
Streusel Topped Fruit Muffins Recipe
Recipe for fruit muffins.
Fairy Cakes Recipe
Recipe for fairy cakes.
Baking Recipes: Flapjacks and Scones
Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks Recipe
Recipe for lemon and raisin flapjacks.
Fruit Scones Recipe
Recipe for fruit scones.
Preserves: Sterilizing and Jam Making
Jar Sterilizing and Dish Size
Methods for sterilizing jars and choosing dishes for preserves.
High Sugar Content Warnings and Covering
Safety advice for high-sugar preserves.
Babies' Bottles Sterilizing Warning
Discourages using the microwave for baby bottles.
Setting Point Determination
How to test jam for setting point.
Soft Fruit Jam Recipe
Recipe for soft fruit jam.
Preserves Recipes: Marmalade and Curd
Orange Marmalade Recipe
Recipe for orange marmalade.
Lemon Curd Recipe
Recipe for lemon curd.
Questions and Answers
TV Interference
Explanation of potential TV interference.
Oven Vents and Warm Air
Why warm air exits the oven vents.
Oven Odour and Smoke
Cause and prevention of smoke and odors.
Technical Specifications
Electrical and Dimensional Data
Details on voltage, frequency, power, and dimensions.
EMC Compliance and Disposal Information
EMC standards and environmental disposal guidelines.
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