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BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Cookery Book & Operating Instructions
Retention of this Instruction Book...
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and
proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book
is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

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  • Page 1 6675 BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN Cookery Book & Operating Instructions Retention of this Instruction Book... This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

  • Page 2: Standard Conversion Chart

    Standard Conversion Chart Weight When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct – equivalent due to recipe result. – – – Important Notice –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adapting Recipes Recycling & Disposal Information... As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, RECIPES Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep Soups and Starters 52-54 down customer costs and minimise material wastage. Fish 55-59 Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Hotpoint Dealer. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven 1. Examine Your Oven 2. Guarantee Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in 3. Cord the door.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven 1. Switch the oven off at the oven wall switch before cleaning and cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open to prevent unplug at socket if possible. the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display window.

  • Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass 8. The metal accessories provided must ONLY be used as directed Turntable in place. for Grilling, Convection and Combination cooking. Never use them on microwave only. Do not use if operating the oven with 2.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully Safety 4. Boiled Eggs. Do not boil eggs in their shell in your If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button and microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. shells can explode causing injury.

  • Page 9: Important Information

    Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. Use a meat thermometer to check the It is essential for the safe operation of degree of cooking of roasts and poultry the oven that it is wiped out regularly. only when meat has been removed from Use warm soapy water, squeeze the the microwave.

  • Page 10: Microwaving Principles

    Microwaving Principles IMPORTANT NOTES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food The dish used to cook or reheat the since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are food will get warm during cooking, as present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade the heat conducts from the food.

  • Page 11: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking. These foods must be STANDING TIME pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc., will all need to be pierced before cooking.
  • Page 12 DISH SIZE QUANTITY SPACING SHAPE Follow the dish sizes given in the Small quantities cook faster than Foods cook more quickly and Even shapes cook evenly. Food recipes, as these affect the large quantities, also small evenly if spaced apart. NEVER cooks better by microwave when cooking and reheating times.

  • Page 13: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability - For Microwave Cooking Only. When unsure that a cooking container Result is suitable for use in your microwave, If the dish is suitable for microwaving, it check by the following test: will remain cool, whilst the water in the...
  • Page 14 PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking Microwave foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. cling film can Only use Tupperware ®...

  • Page 15: Control Panels

    Control Panels 6675 Display Window (15) Stop/Cancel Pad: Time Pads Before Cooking: one press clears your instructions. Auto Weight Microwave Programmes During Cooking: one press temporarily stops the Auto Weight Combination cooking programme. Another Programmes press cancels all your instructions Auto Defrost Programmes and the time of day will appear in Microwave Power Setting...

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Let’s Start to Use your Oven Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to 6675 read your operating instructions. Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again.

  • Page 17: Microwaving/Defrosting

    Setting the Clock Press twice Press once Inoperable Press five times Press Clock Pad Press Time Pads Press Clock Pad “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked and the colon starts to blink.

  • Page 18: Auto Defrost

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven on MICROWAVE Foods reheated or cooked by only, the glass turntable provided must MICROWAVE only are normally covered always be in position. DO NOT attempt with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise to use microwave only with any metal stated.
  • Page 19 Auto Defrost Programmes This feature allows you to defrost items such as minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The AUTO DEFROST pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in kilogrammes, grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 16).

  • Page 20: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level standing stages there is no microwave TIPS from the microwave power pad, and power in the oven, although the light will setting a time, you can defrost food in remain on and the turntable will turn. 1 Check foods during your microwave.
  • Page 21 Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Meat Defrosting Time Method...
  • Page 22 Using the the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking programme. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1.

  • Page 23: Grilling

    Grilling The radiant Grill system on the oven gives efficient cooking for a wide variety of foods e.g. chops, sausages, steak, toast, oven chips etc. ALWAYS PREHEAT THE GRILL BEFORE USE. The metal tray must be on the glass turntable when preheating. Inoperable •...
  • Page 24 Grilling VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When grilling foods the Glass Turntable should be in position, with the Metal Tray, then the Splash Guard and the Grill Accessory on top. Place food on Grill Accessory on Splash The Grill Accessory will allow fat to drip accessories as they will be very hot, and Guard in the Metal Tray on the through into the Metal Tray while the...

  • Page 25: Convection Cooking

    Convection Cooking Your Microwave Oven can be used as a conventional oven by using the CONVECTION mode which incorporates a heating element with a fan. For best results always place food in a preheated oven. The Metal Tray must be on the Glass Turntable when preheating. Inoperable Press to select oven Press Start to preheat.
  • Page 26 Convection Cooking VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using the convection oven the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. The food is then placed on the Low Rack or directly onto the Metal Tray. When cooking meat or other fatty foods ensure that the Splash Guard is also in position.

  • Page 27: Rapid-Bake Cooking

    RAPID-BAKE Cooking The oven can be programmed to cook or reheat food by the grill and the convection oven working simultaneously, to give foods that extra crispness and colour. This is known as RAPID-BAKE and can often reduce traditional oven cooking times. ALWAYS PREHEAT BEFORE USE.
  • Page 28 RAPID-BAKE Cooking VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using RAPID-BAKE the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray placed on top. Food can be placed on the Low Rack or Grill Accessory - see individual recipe for guidelines. When cooking meat or fatty foods, the Splash Guard should be placed inside the Metal Tray, but underneath the Low Rack (see below).

  • Page 29: Combination Cooking

    Combination Cooking Your oven has three methods of cooking by Combination. 1. Convection and Microwave 2. Grill and Microwave 3. RAPID-BAKE and Microwave COMBINATION cooking is ideal for many It is possible to use smooth seamed metal container or re-programme to CONVECTION foods.
  • Page 30 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave This is the most popular combination mode combining convection heat with microwave power. Casseroles, meat joints, jacket potatoes and pastries are very successful using this combination. Unsuitable foods are those which contain whisked eggs, meringues, rich fruit cakes, biscuits and yorkshire puddings.
  • Page 31 Combination 1. Convection and Microwave GUIDELINES • Food is usually cooked UNCOVERED. • After cooking it is important that the accessories are removed for cleaning before re-use and that the oven walls and floor are wiped with a cloth squeezed in hot soapy water to remove any grease. DO NOT PUT ACCESSORIES IN THE DISHWASHER. The chart below gives suggestions for Combination programmes.
  • Page 32 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave This Combination mode is suitable for It is necessary to preheat when using Grill 1 - HIGH foods which are normally grilled and for this Combination mode and food Grill 2 - MEDIUM reheating small savoury items. should always be cooked uncovered.
  • Page 33 Combination 2. Grill and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top. Food should be placed directly onto the Grill Accessory which stands on the Splash Guard inside the Metal Tray.
  • Page 34 Combination 3. RAPID-BAKE and Microwave This Combination mode is very useful for foods which require quick browning or crisping. Unsuitable foods are casseroles, cakes, meringues, pastries with sweet fillings, foods containing whisked eggs and yorkshire puddings. It is not necessary to preheat and food should always be cooked uncovered. •...
  • Page 35 Combination 3. RAPID-BAKE and Microwave VEN ACCESSORIES TO USE When using Combination cooking the Glass Turntable should be in position and must have the Metal Tray on top. Non-metallic dishes or items of food Food should be placed directly onto can be placed directly onto Low Rack the Grill Accessory with the Splash on the Metal Tray on the Glass...

  • Page 36: Auto Weight Programmes

    Auto Weight Cook Programmes This feature allows you to cook or reheat sixteen foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Combination setting, then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in kilogrammes, grams or pounds and ounces.
  • Page 37 Auto Weight Cook Programmes *IMPORTANT NOTE: These programmes are not suitable for foods Auto Programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programmes 1 to 4 use Microwave that cannot be stirred e.g. Power only. Programmes 5 to 16 use a Combination programme. Lasagne/Shepherds Pie.
  • Page 38 Auto Weight Cook Programmes Auto programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programmes 9 to 16 use a combination of Microwave and Convection For cubed meat (e.g. Braising steak, lamb, 9 Meat - Beef/Lamb 10 Meat Casserole pork, not chicken) and vegetables.

  • Page 39: Cooking And Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought MINCE PIES - CAUTION back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold leftover.

  • Page 40: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY The IEC (705) power Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the output (watts) 1000W front of your oven door.
  • Page 41 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) CANNED MEAT Chilli Con Carne 410 g HIGH 3 mins. 30 secs. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable. Cover. Hot Dogs (drained) 415 g HIGH 3 mins. Place in a heatproof bowl on turntable.
  • Page 42 Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Power Time to Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) DRINKS — COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 2 mins. 2 mugs 470 ml HIGH 3 mins. 30 secs. Place in a heatproof mug on turntable. 3 mugs 705 ml HIGH 4 mins.
  • Page 43 Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Instructions/Guidelines Food Quantity Level Select (approx) PLATED MEALS – HOMEMADE – CHILLED HIGH 3 mins. Child size Place on a heatproof plate on turntable. Cover. HIGH 5 mins. HIGH 4-5 mins. Adult size Place on a heatproof plate on turntable. Cover. HIGH 5-6 mins.

  • Page 44: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Level Select (approx) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proof dish, except when using RAPID-BAKE. MEDIUM power or 6-7 mins. Place on turntable. Lasagne Combi: 300 g...

  • Page 45: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) BREAD – Frozen Part-baked rolls 200 g (4) Combi: Place on metal tray on turntable. 230°C + SIM power Part-baked 170 g (1) Combi: Place on metal tray on turntable. 230°C + SIM power Garlic Baguette BACON –...
  • Page 46 Cooking Charts on turntable. Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) BEEFBURGERS – Frozen from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove grill accessory with care. HIGH power Place on micro-safe rack or plate on turntable. Cover. 227 g (4) Place on grill accessory, metal tray and splash guard on or GRILL 1 12-14...
  • Page 47 Cooking Charts on turntable. Turn halfway. Food Weight/ Choice of Time Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) EGGS – Scrambled. HIGH power 30 secs 1 Egg • Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used. HIGH power 20 secs • Beat eggs, milk and knob of butter together. HIGH power 50 secs 2 Eggs...
  • Page 48 Cooking Charts Stir halfway. Instructions/Guidelines Weight/ Choice of Time Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) FISH - FROZEN from raw - For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 55. Haddock Fillets HIGH power or Place in micro-safe dish. Add 30 ml of liquid. Cover. 380 g (4) Place on grill accessory on metal tray and splash guard GRILL 1...
  • Page 49 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 60. Casseroling lamb HIGH then LOW power or 10 then 60 Place in micro-safe dish on turntable.
  • Page 50 Cooking Charts 450g (1lb) Turn halfway. Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove accessory with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 60. Place on grill accessory on metal tray and splash guard Chops 425 g GRILL 1...
  • Page 51 Cooking Charts 8-10 GRILL/CONV 250˚C Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) MILK PUDDING – Use large bowl, cover. Stir halfway. Flaked Rice 50 g SIMMER power Add 600 ml (1pt) milk. 30 ml sugar HIGH power 50 g Pudding Rice Add 450 ml (...

  • Page 52: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts 8-10 GRILL/CONV 250˚C Weight/ Choice of Time Food Instructions/Guidelines Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow micro-safe dish. Spinach 450 g HIGH power Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water. Cover. Spring Greens 450 g HIGH power Add 90 ml (6tbsp) water.

  • Page 53: Adapting Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES for 4 servings will become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for 6 servings. • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every •...

  • Page 54: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters Carrot & Celery Soup Ingredients Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter or margarine 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 675 g (1 lb) carrots, peeled and sliced Dish: 3 litre (6pt) bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 4 sticks celery, chopped 1 litre (1 pt) hot vegetable stock...
  • Page 55 Mushroom Paté Ingredients Serves 4 young spinach leaves 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 garlic cloves, crushed Dish: 18 cm (7") souffle dish lightly greased Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal 450 g (1 lb) flat black mushrooms, tray finely chopped 1.
  • Page 56 Ingredients Cheesey Chicken & Bacon Rolls Serves 4 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 30 ml (2 tbsp) wholegrain mustard 100 g (4 oz) Gruyère or cheddar cheese Dish: metal roasting tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 8 slices of smoked streaky bacon 1.

  • Page 57: Fish

    Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by microwave as it For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should stays moist and the lingering fish smells left smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) be arranged head to tail for even cooking.
  • Page 58 Tuna Fish Cakes ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + grill accessory + splash guard 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained 1.
  • Page 59 Coubliac ngredients Serves 4 50 g (2 oz) long grain rice 300 ml ( pt) boiling water 1 onion, finely chopped Dish: baking sheet (round) Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 50 g (2 oz) mushrooms, chopped 1. Place rice and water in a large casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins. or 25 g (1 oz) butter until just cooked.
  • Page 60 Bouillabaisse ngredients Serves 6 225 g (8 oz) tomatoes 125 ml (4 fl.oz) olive oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 2 onions, chopped 1. Skin the tomatoes and cut into four pieces, removing the cores. Place the oil and tomato 1 large leek, sliced puree in a large bowl, heat on HIGH power for 1 min.
  • Page 61 Crispy Mussels ngredients Serves 4 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) parsley pinch of ground cumin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + grill accessory 15 ml (1 tbsp) coriander 1. Beat the garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander and butter together. Add the breadcrumbs and 30 ml (2 tbsp) soft butter pepper.

  • Page 62: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS STANDING TIME TURNING If the meat has previously been frozen, Meat and poultry require a minimum of Joints and poultry should be turned over ensure it is properly thawed before cooking 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in halfway through cooking.
  • Page 63 Coq au Vin ngredients Serves 4 4 chicken portions approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb) in weight 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs Dish: large casserole with lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray salt and pepper 1. Place all ingredients in casserole dish. 100 g (4 oz) streaky bacon 100 g (4 oz) button mushrooms 2.
  • Page 64 Cheesey Aubergine Chicken ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) aubergine olive oil 50 g (2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese Dish: rectangular ceramic dish 10 ml (2 tsp) dried marjoram Oven Accessory: glass turntable + grill accessory + metal tray + splash guard 4 skinless chicken breasts 1.
  • Page 65 ngredients Savoury Mince Serves 4 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 mins. or until 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree soft.
  • Page 66 Tacos ngredients Serves 4 1 quantity Chilli Con Carne (see page 67) 12 Taco shells Dish: large dinner plate Oven Accessory: glass turntable lettuce, shredded 1. Prepare Chilli Con Carne according to recipe instructions. 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 2. Stand shells on plate. Heat on HIGH power for 40-50 secs. to warm through. 100 g (4 oz) cheese, grated 3.
  • Page 67 Hungarian Goulash ngredients Serves 4 600 g (1 lb) braising steak, cubed 45 ml (3 tbsp) seasoned flour 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock Dish: large casserole + lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 45 ml (3 tbsp) tomato puree 1.
  • Page 68 Glazed Gammon ngredients Serves 4 900 g (2 lb) unsmoked gammon joint cold water to cover 300 ml ( pt) white wine (optional) Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low rack + metal tray + splash guard 1 onion, peeled 1.

  • Page 69: Hawaiian Ribs

    Hawaiian Ribs ngredients Serves 2 1 kg (2 lb) pork spare ribs 300 ml ( pt) water 225 g (8 oz) can crushed pineapple Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10") rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + 150 ml ( pt) HP Fruity Sauce grill accessory + splash...

  • Page 70: Pork And Potato Bake

    Pork and Potato Bake ngredients Serves 4 225 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced 3 celery sticks, sliced 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8" x 10") rectangular dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + 4 boneless pork chops metal tray 15 ml (1 tbsp) prepared mustard 1.

  • Page 71: Pasta, Rice & Beans

    Pasta, Rice and Beans Cannelloni ngredients Serves 4 8 quick cooking cannelloni tubes 600 ml (1 pt) pouring white sauce (see page 86) Dish: deep baking dish approx. 20 cm x 25 cm (8" x 10") 50 g (2 oz) cheese, grated Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray Filling: 1.
  • Page 72 Kedgeree ngredients Serves 4 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml ( pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock Dish: large casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 1 medium onion, chopped 15-17 mins.
  • Page 73 Tagliatelle Toscana ngredients Serves 4 1 large aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh Dish: deep casserole dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1 onion 1. Sprinkle the aubergine with salt and leave for 20 mins, then rinse and dry. 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil 2.

  • Page 74: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes Ham and Cheese Croissants ngredients Serves 6 1 can ready to bake croissants 6 cheese slices 6 wafer thin slices of ham Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack egg for glazing 1. Preheat the oven on CONVECTION 180°C. 2.
  • Page 75 Baked Soufflé ngredients Serves 4 25 g (1 oz) butter 25 ml (1 tbsp) flour 150 ml ( pt) milk Dish: 15 cm (6") souffle dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 3 eggs, separated 1. Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 secs. Stir in flour. Cook on HIGH power for 30 secs.–1 min. salt and pepper Stir in milk gradually, whisk until smooth.
  • Page 76 Macaroni Cheese ngredients Serves 4 175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni 40 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped Dish: large dish and jug Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped 1.

  • Page 77: Vegetables/Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, • Cabbage should be shredded and • If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. cooked by power and time. only cook with other ROOT vegetables. •...
  • Page 78 Potato & Rosemary Cake ngredients Serves 4 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 450 g (1 lb) onions, skinned and sliced 900 g (2 lb) new potatoes, thinly sliced Dish: 25 cm (10") flan dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 2 garlic cloves, skinned and crushed 1.
  • Page 79 Roast Vegetable Parcels ngredients Serves 4 450 g (1 lb) mixed vegetables eg. sweet potato, red pepper, leeks, aubergine, courgettes, onion Dish: round baking sheet Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Chop vegetables into 2.5 cm (1") chunks 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 200 g (7 oz) can chopped tomatoes 2.
  • Page 80 Summer Vegetable Flan ngredients Serves 6 1 quantity shortcrust pastry (page 88) 175 g (6 oz) courgettes 1 garlic clove, crushed Dish: 23 cm (9") flan dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 175 g (6 oz) broccoli 1. Preheat oven on Convection 210°C. Line the flan dish with the pastry and bake blind for 50 g (2 oz) peas 10 mins with baking beans.
  • Page 81 ngredients Spicy Potatoes Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 45 ml (3 tbsp) natural yoghurt 10 ml (2 tsp) mango chutney Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 3 ml ( tsp) cumin, coriander and 1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a large bowl with 6 tbsp water. Cover and garam masala cook on HIGH power for 6-8 mins.
  • Page 82 Vegetarian Chilli ngredients Serves 4 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green pepper, chopped Dish: large casserole + lid Oven Accessory: glass turntable 1 chilli, chopped 1. Place oil, onion, pepper, chilli and carrots in a large casserole, cover and cook on HIGH 2 carrots, diced power for 4-5 mins.
  • Page 83 ngredients Red Peppers Stuffed with Bacon and Goat’s Cheese Serves 4 4 red peppers, large 100 g (4 oz) unsmoked streaky bacon, diced 100 g (4 oz) wholemeal bread, crusts Dish: 20 cm (8") Pyrex® shallow dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray removed and cut into small cubes 1.

  • Page 84: Sauces

    Sauces CONTAINER SIZE STIRRING – IMPORTANT POWER LEVEL Always use a container or jug at least twice Most sauces require HIGH Power for Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling cooking. Sauces containing eggs should be before, during and after cooking, to avoid over.

  • Page 85: Sauces

    Tomato Sauce ngredients Serves 4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped Dish: large casserole Oven Accessory: glass turntable 25 g (1 oz) butter 1. Place onion, celery, carrot and butter in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4-5 mins.

  • Page 86: Pastry

    Pastry Shortcrust Pastry ngredients 225 g (8 oz) plain flour pinch salt 100 g (4 oz) margarine 1. Place flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture 45 ml (3 tbsp) cold water resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Page 87 Minced Beef and Onion Pie ngredients Serves 4 350 g (12 oz) shortcrust pastry beaten egg to glaze Filling: Dish: large casserole + lid + 20 cm (8") pie plate Oven Accessory: glass turntable + 350 g (12 oz) lean minced steak metal tray 1 medium onion, chopped 450 ml (...
  • Page 88 Chocolate Eclairs ngredients Makes 16 1 quantity of choux pastry (page 88) 150 ml ( pt) whipping cream 100 g (4 oz) icing sugar, sieved Dish: baking sheet (round) Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 10 ml (2 tsp) cocoa powder 1.

  • Page 89: Pastry

    Tarte Normande ngredients Serves 6 Pastry: 175 g (6 oz) plain flour 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar Dish: 24 cm (9") flan tin Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 100 g (4 oz) butter (+ low rack if using Convection) 1 egg 1.

  • Page 90: Desserts

    Desserts Creamy Rice Pudding ngredients Serves 2 butter for greasing 225 ml (8fl. oz) evaporated milk 350 ml (12fl. oz) water Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 50 g (2 oz) short grain rice 1. Butter the bowl. Mix the milk and water together. Pour into the bowl and stir in the rice and 25 g (1 oz) caster sugar sugar.
  • Page 91 Creme Caramel ngredients Serves 4 150 ml ( pt) water 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar 3 eggs Dish: 15 cm (6") souffle dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable 3 ml ( tsp) vanilla essence 1. Put water and the 100 g (4 oz) of sugar in a souffle dish. Cook on HIGH power for 2-3 mins. 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar or until sugar has dissolved.

  • Page 92: Bread And Butter Pudding

    Chocolate Saucy Pudding ngredients with toffee sauce Pudding: 75 g (3 oz) plain chocolate 30 ml (2 tbsp) milk Dish: 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin Oven Accessory: glass turntable 175 g (6 oz) margarine 1. Line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin with a circle of greaseproof paper. 175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar 2.

  • Page 93: Italian Banana And Toffee Pudding

    Fruit Crumble ngredients Serves 4 675 g (1 lb 8 oz) fresh fruit, prepared (e.g. apples, plums, rhubarb, gooseberries, blackcurrants) Dish: suitable sized, heatproof dish Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + sugar to taste low rack Crumble Topping: 75 g ( 3 oz) butter 1.

  • Page 94: Baking

    Baking Guidelines COVERING MIXING/BEATING EGGS Just as you wouldn’t cover a cake baked in a Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well The following recipes have been tested using traditional oven, NEVER cover your cakes. mixed, but not over beaten. Generally it is medium eggs.
  • Page 95 Gingerbread ngredients 225 g (8 oz) plain flour pinch salt 10 ml (2 tsp) ground ginger Dish: 18 cm (7") square tin lined with 3 layers of greaseproof paper 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 3 ml ( tsp) bicarbonate of soda 1.
  • Page 96 Carrot Cake ngredients 50 g (9 oz) plain flour 10 ml (2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder Dish: 23 cm (9") round tin, base lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray 10 ml (2 tsp) cinnamon 1.
  • Page 97 Dundee Cake ngredients 100 g (4 oz) currants 100 g (4 oz) sultanas 100 g (4 oz) raisins Dish: 20 cm (8") round tin, greased and lined Oven Accessory: glass turntable + 50 g (2 oz) whole almonds, blanched and metal tray chopped, reserve 6 whole for decoration 1.
  • Page 98 American Cookies ngredients Basic Cookie Dough: 100 g (4 oz) butter 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar Dish: round metal baking tray Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray + low rack 1 egg, beaten 1. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the egg. 175 g (6 oz) plain flour Variations: 2.

  • Page 99: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS DISH SIZE WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILIZE Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave Always use a very large pyrex bowl. DO NOT BABIES’ BOTTLES. ready for your jams. Half fill with water and attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your heat them on HIGH power until water boils microwave.

  • Page 100: Plum Jam

    Plum Jam ngredients Makes approx. 2-2 lbs jam 675 g (1 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7fl. oz) water 675 g (1 lb) sugar Dish: large bowl Oven Accessory: glass turntable 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Cook on HIGH power for 5-10 mins. 5 ml (1 tsp) butter or until the fruit is soft.

  • Page 101: Bread

    Bread The main advantage of using the NB: If cooking on Convection or However, they can be cooked by microwave when making bread is that the Combination in of the conventional Combination and using metal loaf tins, dough can be proved by microwave as cooking time whilst retaining a browned prove on Convection 40°C NOT by long as microsafe dishes are used.

  • Page 102: Sunday Lunch

    Traditional Sunday Lunch for 4 STEP BY STEP Time Plan Apple Pie Menu Prepare and cook Apple Pie – see page 85. 11.00am Prepare and cook apple pie. Potatoes 12 noon Parboil potatoes. Roast Beef Prepare 900 g (2 lb) new potatoes. Place in a Gravy 12.12pm Cook cauliflower medium casserole dish with 150 ml (...

  • Page 103: Questions And Answers

    Questions and Answers My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is Some radio and TV interference might occur when you this normal? cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc.

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Gingerbread..................93 Adapting Recipes................51 Lemon and Raisin Flapjacks............95 Orange Syrup Cake ................93 Apples, poached and stewed.............46 Spicy Apple Cake................94 Apple Pie ...................85 Victoria Sandwich ................92 Arching....................7 Auto Weight Cooking..............34-36 Cheese and Egg Dishes Auto Defrosting................16-17 Baked Souffle .................73 Cheese, Onion and Olive Scones ..........74 Cheese and Salami Pie ..............74 Croque Monsieur ................73 Babies Bottles, reheating............7, 37, 38...
  • Page 105 Lemon Curd ..................97 Lentils Fish cooking charts .................43 guidelines..................55 Lentil Biryani ...................70 cooking charts................45-46 Bouillabaise..................58 Coubliac ..................57 Crispy Mussels................59 Maintenance ..................4 Family Fish Pie................57 Meat and Poultry recipes ............60-68 Fish Curry..................58 Microwave power levels..............15 Haddock and Spinach Florentine ............58 Microwave principles ................
  • Page 106 Harvest Pork Casserole..............68 Carrot and Celery Soup ..............52 Hawaiian Ribs..................67 Cheesy Chicken and Bacon Rolls...........54 Pork and Potato Bake..............68 Cream of Mushroom Soup............. 52 Porridge .....................48 Goats Cheese and Basil Ciabatta...........53 Mushroom Paté................53 Preserves Pizza Pies ..................52 Lemon Curd ..................97 Pork and Chicken Terrine..............53 Orange Marmalade .................97 Smoked Haddock Samosas............54...

  • Page 107: After Sales Service

    As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following...
  • Page 108 (Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 Hotpoint Appliance Information UK: 08701 50 60 70 (Open 8 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 2 Sat) www.hotpoint.co.uk Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web-site at: www.theservicecentre.co.uk...

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