Refrigerated ready-meals |
The P01 function is used to reheat refrigerated pre-prepared dishes (lasagne, potatoes au gratin, shepherd’s pie, fish gratin, etc.) weighing between 100 g and 1000 g.
- The dishes are reheated on the micro-wave setting.
- Remove the product from its packaging and place in a suitably- sized, heat-resistant, microwave safe dish. For better results, cover the microwave-safe dish with plastic microwave food wrap or an inverted plate.
- Place the dish on the turntable. Wait two minutes before serving to allow the heat to distribute evenly.
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Fresh pizza |
The P02 function allows you to reheat and brown fresh pizza.
- Cooking is done using the microwave and grill modes.
- Remove the pizza from its packaging and place it directly on the shelf at level 2.
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Frozen pizza |
The P03 function lets you reheat and brown frozen pizzas weighing between 125 and 650 g. The programmed weight should correspond to the pizza’s actual weight.
- Cooking is done using the microwave plus grill mode.
- Remove the pizza from its packaging and place it directly on the shelf inserted at level 2.
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Roast pork and beef |
This function is used to cook roasts that weigh between 500 and 2000g.
- Choose function P04 to cook and brown pork roasts. Choose function P05 to cook and brown beef roasts.
- Cooking is done using a combination of the microwave plus heat circulation and microwave plus grill functions.
- Use a microwave safe, heat resistant dish, earthenware for preference (fewer splashes than with a glass dish).
- Where possible, cook roasts without barding fat to reduce smoke and grease splashes. You will achieve better results with thinner roasts.
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let it come up to room temperature for one hour before putting it in the oven.
- Place the dish on the shelf at level 2.
- After cooking, wrap the roast in aluminium foil and leave it to rest for 10 minutes. This will help relax the meat fibres and the roast will be more succulent.
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Poultry |
The P06 function allows you to cook and brown a whole chicken or chicken pieces (legs) weighing between 500 and 2000 g.
- Cooking is done using a combination of microwaves plus heat circulation and/or grill mode.
- Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe dish, preferably earthenware (fewer splashes than with a glass dish).
- Before cooking, pierce the skin to avoid spitting.
- Add oil, salt and pepper to the poultry and sprinkle with spices, if desired.
- Whole chicken: Place the dish on the rack at level 1.
- Chicken legs may be placed directly on the glass drip tray. Up to 900 g, insert the tray at level 2.
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- When the automatic cooking programme has finished, check whether the chicken has properly cooked through.
- If you have a meat thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of the chicken, making sure it doesn’t touch bone. If the temperature is less than 75oC, select a manual mode (e.g. heat circulation) and continue cooking the chicken until its internal temperature reaches 75oC.
- If you don’t have a meat thermometer, pierce the chicken at its thickest part with a sharp knife and check if the juices run clear. If not, continue cooking the chicken using a manual mode (e.g. heat circulation), until the juices run clear when pierced.
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Once cooked, leave the chicken in the oven for five minutes before serving.
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Fish |
The P07 function lets you cook fish weighing between 100 and 1000 g.
- All types of fish can be cooked in the micro-wave oven. Just make sure that the fish is fresh.
- Cooking is done using the microwave mode. You can cook fish in filets, steaks or whole. If you want to cook a whole fish, cut slashes the thickest part for the best results.
- Place the fish in a round or oval microwave dish, add two to three tablespoons water, lemon juice or white wine and cover with a lid or plastic food wrap. Season after cooking.
- Place the dish on the turntable.
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Vegetables |
This function is used to cook vegetables weighing between 100 and 1000 g.
- The vegetables are cooked using the micro-wave setting. Choose fresh vegetables and before cooking add:
- for up to 200 g: 2 tablespoons of water
- up to 500 g: 50 ml water
- up to 1,000 g: 100 ml water
- Use a dish suitable for the volume of vegetables and cover it (except when cooking mushrooms).
- Place the dish on the glass turntable.
- Mid-way through cooking, a beep sounds to remind you to stir the vegetables and “
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- After cooking, wait a few minutes before serving the vegetables.
- Choose P08 to cook harder, more fibrous vegetables: Brussels sprouts, shredded white cabbage, sliced carrots, diced celeriac etc.
- Choose P09 for cooking softer vegetables with a higher water content: Sliced or diced courgette, leek in fine strips, potatoes cut into even slices, leaf spinach, fennel, cauliflower and broccoli florets, etc.
- Choose P10 to cook frozen vegetables: Sliced carrots, cauliflower or broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, fine strips of leek, sliced or diced courgette, leaf spinach.
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Tarts |
The P11 function lets you cook and brown fresh tarts between 27 and 30 cm in diameter for a fixed time of 35 minutes.
- Cooking is done using the combined micro-wave plus heat circulation mode.
- Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe tart mould (Pyrex, porcelain, etc.).
- When you use ready-made pastry, do not remove the grease- proof paper.
- Cut the excess grease-proof to the dimensions of the dish.
- Place the tart mould on the shelf at level 2.
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Do not use a metal mould.
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Quiches |
The P12 function lets you cook and brown fresh quiches between 27 and 30 cm in diameter for a fixed 35 minute time.
- Cooking is done using the combined micro-wave plus heat circulation mode.
- Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe tart mould (Pyrex, porcelain, etc.).
- When you use ready-made pastry, do not remove the grease- proof paper.
- Cut the excess grease-proof to the dimensions of the dish.
- Place the tart mould on the shelf at level 2.
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Do not use a metal mould.
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- Begin cooking the quiche as soon as the filling has been poured into the pastry case.
- Never let the pastry soak or it will not cook properly.
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