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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.
Cooking Charts
Weight/ Choice of Time Approx.
Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 45.
Chops 425 g (4) MEDIUM 6-7 Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.
Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER
12-14 Place on grill rack on turntable.
Joints MEDIUM 12-13 per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray.
then 450 g (1 lb) Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during
Combi: Grill 1 + MEDIUM
5 mins. only cooking. Drain off fat during cooking. Uncover when using
Combi stage.
PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Twists 225 g HIGH 8-10
Macaroni 225 g HIGH 10-12
Spaghetti 225 g HIGH 8
.
Tortellini 225 g HIGH 12 Use 1 litre (1
3
/
4
pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.
Tagliatelli 225 g HIGH 8-9
Spaghetti (Quick Cook) 225 g HIGH 5-7
Pasta Shapes (Quick Cook) 225 g HIGH 6-7
PASTRY – UNCOOKED
Shortcrust Flan Case 23 cm (9”)
HIGH 3-4 Prick base of pastry, chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
or Combi: Grill 1 + MEDIUM 4-5 Prick base of pastry, chill well. Do not cover.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.
Thin & Crispy 375 g HIGH 4
Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
or Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER 8
French Bread 320 g (1) Combi: Grill 1 + LOW 8-12 Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 45.
Chops 360 g (2) MEDIUM 5-6 Place in microwave safe dish on rack on turntable. Cover.
GRILL 1 12-14
or Combi: Grill 1 + LOW
8-9
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
Joints MEDIUM 13-15 per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray
then 450 g (1 lb) on turntable. Cover. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain
Combi: Grill 1 + MEDIUM
5 mins. only off fat during cooking. Uncover when using combi stage.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
1
/
2
cup oats HIGH 2-2
1
/
2
Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH 4-5 Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
3 servings 2 cups oats HIGH 8-9 Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
POTATO PRODUCTS part cooked – FROZEN
Croquettes 300 g
GRILL 2 12-14
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
or Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER 8-10
Oven Chips & Associated Products
300 g
GRILL 1 10-12
Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
or Combi: Grill 1 + MEDIUM
8-10
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Basmati 250 g MEDIUM 10-12
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover.
Easycook White 250 g HIGH 12-13
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