[. . . ] Operating Instructions & Cookery Book Microwave Oven
Model No: NN-CT559W NN-CT569M NN-CT579S NN-A574S NN-A554W NN-A524M For domestic use only
Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Standard Conversion Chart
Weight
1/ 2
oz
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When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. In some recipes the conversions are not a direct equivalent due to recipe result.
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Important Notice
The IEC (60705) power output (watts) The heating category for small packs of food
1000W E
Microwave symbol
1lb/16oz
Capacity
1/ 2
tsp
3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre
Your oven is rated 1000 Watts (IEC). When using other cookbooks remember to adjust cooking times accordingly. The symbol above, which is displayed on your oven door, indicates the heating category for your oven when cooking or reheating convenience foods. [. . . ] Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food Instructions/Guidelines
Weight/ Quantity
Power Level
Time to Select (approx)
CANNED VEGETABLES Drain where appropriate HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 3 mins. Stir halfway.
Carrots, whole
410 g
Peas, mushy
300 g
Peas, garden
550 g
Potatoes new
820 g
Sweetcorn
195 g
330 g
Tomatoes, whole
400 g
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS Do not leave unattended as overheating can cause the food to ignite HIGH HIGH HIGH 3 mins. Cover.
Slice
150 g
Small
454 g
Medium
900 g
Large
1. 1 kg
DRINKS -- COFFEE - at room temperature HIGH HIGH 2 mins. Stir, before, during and after reheating.
Reheating charts
1 mug
235 ml
2 mugs
470 ml
DRINKS -- MILK - from the fridge MED MED
1 mug
235 ml
1 jug
600 ml
2 mins. 4-5 mins.
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Time to Select (approx) HIGH HIGH 10-15 mins. HIGH power or Combi: 200°C + WARM power HIGH power or Combi: 200°C + WARM power Combi: 220°C + 5-6 mins. SIMMER power Combi: 200°C + WARM HIGH power or Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power 12 mins. Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable.
Food
Weight/ Quantity
HOMEMADE MEAT DISHES
Casserole for 2
700 g
Casserole for 4
1 kg
Bolognese sauce/
250 g
Savoury Mince
1 kg
PASTRY PRODUCTS PRECOOKED N. B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
180 g (1)
Cornish pastie
300 g (2)
Reheating charts
Meat pies
300 g (2)
Steak and kidney
Shortcrust pie
250 g (1)
Quiche
400 g (1)
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food Combi: 8-9 mins. Place on wire rack on metal tray on turntable.
Weight Quantity Instructions/Guidelines
Power Level
Time to Select (approx)
Sausage roll HIGH power
270 g (2)
220°C + WARM power
Xmas mince pies
90 g (2)
PLATED MEALS HOMEMADE CHILLED HIGH HIGH 4-5 mins. Cover.
Child size
1
Adult size size
1
PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS Transfer puddings to a heatproof dish HIGH or Combi: 10-11 mins. Do not cover.
Apple pie
545 g
220°C + WARM power Convection: 220°C HIGH or Combi: HIGH HIGH or Combi:
Apple and
blackcurrant pies
x6
Bread and butter pudding
340 g
Reheating charts
220°C + WARM power
Custard
300 ml
Fruit crumble
500 g
220°C + WARM power HIGH
Jam roly poly
730 g
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
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Power Level Instructions/Guidelines Time to Select (approx) Convection: 220°C HIGH power or 3-4 mins. MEDIUM power or Combi: 200°C + LOW power Convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C Convection: 220°C HIGH power or Combi: 10 mins. Do not cover.
Food
Weight Quantity
PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS CHILLED N. B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized heat-proof dish.
Breaded mushrooms
310 g
Cottage pie
300 g
Combi: 220°C + SIMMER power
Lasagne
340 g
Onion bhajis,
pakora & felafel
280 g (6)
Reheating charts
Spring rolls or samosas
200 g
Potato wedges
385 g
Vegetable bake
454 g
200°C + SIMMER power
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. [. . . ] Strain the mixture through a sieve into another large bowl pressing the pulp well until all the juice is extracted. Stir the shredded rind into the hot juice and cook uncovered on HIGH power for 10 mins. N. B Do not double this recipe as it will boil over.
Ingredients
4 lemons, grated rind and juice of 450 g (1 lb) caster sugar 4 eggs, beaten 100 g (4 oz) butter
Lemon curd
Makes 2 lbs
Dish: large bowl Oven accessory: glass turntable 1. Continue to cook in 1 minute stages until mixture starts to thicken, then cook for 30 secs. [. . . ]