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Weight/

Quantity

Power

Level

Time to

Select

(approx)

Instructions/Guidelines

BREAD – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base.

Croissants

2

HIGH

15-20 secs.

Place on microwave safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.

4

HIGH

20-25 secs.

Rolls

1

HIGH

10 secs.

4

HIGH

20 secs.

CANNED BEANS, PASTA

Baked Beans, Ravioli in
sauce

225 g

HIGH

2-2

1

2

mins.

Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable.

447 g

HIGH

4-5 mins.

Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce

213 g

HIGH

2

1

2

-3 mins.

CANNED SOUPS

Cream of Tomato

425 g

HIGH

2

1

2

-3 mins.

Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable.

Minestrone

300 g

HIGH

2

1

2

-3 mins.

CANNED PUDDINGS

Creamed Rice

425 g

HIGH

2-2

1

2

mins.

Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable.

624 g

HIGH

4-5 mins.

Sponge Pudding

300 g

HIGH

2

1

2

mins.

CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS - Overheating may cause pudding to ignite

Slice

150 g

HIGH

30-40 secs.

Place in a microwave safe dish.
Cover and place on turntable.

Small

450 g

HIGH

2 -2

1

2

mins.

Medium

900 g

HIGH

3

1

2

-4 mins.

DRINKS – COFFEE

1 mug

235 ml

HIGH

2 mins.

Place in a microwave safe mug on
turntable. Stir, before, during and
after reheating.

2 mugs

470 ml

HIGH

3

1

2

mins.

DRINKS – MILK

1 mug

235 ml

HIGH

1

1

2

- 2 mins.

Place in a microwave safe mug on
turntable. Stir, before, during and
after reheating.

1 jug

600 ml

HIGH

3 - 4 mins.

24

The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on
STARTING temperature, dish size etc.

Heating category

Your oven is Heating Category E and this is
displayed on the front of your oven door. The
information on this label will assist you in using
new instructions on food packs to enable you
to program the best heating time in your oven.

E

850W

The IEC (60705)
power output (watts)

The heating category
for small packs of food

Reheating charts

Microwave symbol

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.

Summary of Contents for NN-SD279S

Page 1: ...Model No NN SD279S NN SD269M NN SD259W Operating Instructions and Cookery Book Microwave Oven Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference...

Page 2: ...nd cooking on pages 24 28 of this book ALWAYS check the progress of the food as it cooks or reheats by simply opening the door After checking the progress of the foods cooking will restart after closi...

Page 3: ...Microwaving Principles 9 Control Panels 10 General Guidelines 11 12 Containers to use 13 14 Setting the clock 15 Operating Instructions 15 17 Auto Weight Defrost 18 Defrosting Guidelines 19 Defrostin...

Page 4: ...YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to...

Page 5: ...cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard N B The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door sea...

Page 6: ...fter cleaning touch STOP CANCEL Pad to clear display window 6 Keep air vents clear at all times Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the air vents on the top bottom or rear of the o...

Page 7: ...anel from oven The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean use a damp cloth N B The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas If these areas are...

Page 8: ...g 6 lb 10 oz this includes total weight of food and dish 7 While cooking by MICROWAVE the turntable may vibrate This will not affect cooking performance 8 Arcing may occur if the incorrect weight of f...

Page 9: ...water bottles NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD INSIDE 2 Foods low in moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture eg bread items chocolate popcorn biscuits and pastries These can easily b...

Page 10: ...e refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten ie it is a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre thus eliminat...

Page 11: ...rough the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent How Microwaves cook food 13 Amp fused socket The dish used to cook or...

Page 12: ...a pad is touched and no beep is heard the unit has not or cannot accept the instruction At the end of any complete program the oven will beep 5 times Time or colon appears 9 1 2 5 6 9 3 4 7 8 10 NOTE...

Page 13: ...before cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS Piercing Covering Quantity Spacing Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also small portions will reheat more quickly than large...

Page 14: ...ltry should be turned after half the cooking time Arranging Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside Checking food It...

Page 15: ...r Microwave cooking Do not use delicate glass or lead crystal which may crack or arc China and ceramic Everyday glazed china porcelain or ceramic plates bowls mugs and cups can be used if they are hea...

Page 16: ...can be used to line the base of dishes and to cover fatty foods e g bacon rashers to stop splattering White paper plates can be used for SHORT REHEATING TIMES on MICROWAVE only Wicker wood straw bask...

Page 17: ...ie 2pm is 14 00 not 2 00 The oven will not function if a 12 hour clock is set When the oven is first plugged in 88 88 appears in display window Using this system will make the oven controls inoperable...

Page 18: ...to Program Micro Power level Time Set the desired Cooking Program by selecting power level and time required Then Press the Stand Pad Set desired standing time using the Time Weight Dial max 9hrs An H...

Page 19: ...owave cooking and defrosting The glass turntable must always be in position when using the oven 850 Watts 600 Watts 440 Watts 250 Watts 270 Watts 100 Watts Wattage High Medium Low Simmer Defrost Warm...

Page 20: ...but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half Items should be turned halfway during defro...

Page 21: ...ary to cover the food 4 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven beeps Shield if necessary see point 6 5 Minced meat chops and other small items should be broken up or separated as soon a...

Page 22: ...e in a suitable dish in a single layer Turn twice Shield if necessary 15 30 mins Fish Whole 450g 1lb 11 12 mins Place in a suitable dish Turn twice Shield 15 mins Fillets Steak 450g 1lb 7 8 mins Place...

Page 23: ...soup before serving Auto weight reheat cook programs This feature allows you to reheat or cook foods by setting the weight only The oven determines the Microwave power level then the cooking time aut...

Page 24: ...e times Enter weight Press START DO NOT COVER Allow to stand for 5 minutes after cooking 3 Reheat pasta meal 300 1500g This program is for reheating a pasta style convenience meal that can be stirred...

Page 25: ...and reheat times depend on meal contents Dense items e g mashed potato should be spread out well If a lot of gravy is added extra time may be required Place denser items to the outside of the plate A...

Page 26: ...e dish Cover and place on turntable Small 450 g HIGH 2 21 2 mins Medium 900 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins DRINKS COFFEE 1 mug 235 ml HIGH 2 mins Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable Stir before during and...

Page 27: ...rumble 400 g HIGH 31 2 4 mins Fruit Pie individual 1 HIGH 15 20 secs 4 HIGH 50 60 secs Milk Pudding for 1 HIGH 1 11 2 mins PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS CHILLED N B Transfer food from foil container to...

Page 28: ...ins Place on microwave safe rack or plate and place on turntable Drumsticks 450 g 4 LOW 12 mins Quarters 700 g 2 LOW 18 20 mins Whole HIGH 91 2 10 mins per 450 g 1 lb Place on upturned saucer breast s...

Page 29: ...and place on turntable Spaghetti Tagliatelli 225 g HIGH 8 10 mins PIZZA FRESH CHILLED N B Remove all packaging Pizzas will have a soft base Thin Crispy 400 g HIGH 4 41 2 mins Place on heatproof plate...

Page 30: ...5 6 mins Peas 450 g HIGH 6 7 mins Potatoes boiled 450 g HIGH 8 9 mins Potatoes jacket 225 g 8 oz each 1 HIGH 5 6 mins Wash and prick skins Place directly on turntable After cooking stand for 5 mins wr...

Page 31: ...he cornflour with a little of the milk then stir in remaining milk Add to the mushroom mixture 4 Cover and cook on HIGH power for 5 6 mins or until thickened Season and serve with cream swirled on top...

Page 32: ...OW power or until well cooked through Stir halfway Ingredients 3 4 cloves garlic crushed 1 cm 1 4 piece fresh ginger grated 50 g 2 oz ground almonds 45 ml 3 tbsp water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2...

Page 33: ...urmeric 3 ml 1 2tsp five spice powder 3 ml 1 2tsp coriander seeds 3 ml 1 2tsp cumin seeds Chicken Satay Serves 2 Dish 4 wooden skewers shallow dish 1 For the serving sauce Crumble 25 g 1oz of creamed...

Page 34: ...mins 3 Stir in the flour curry powder lemon rind and juice and fish stock Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins stirring halfway through the cooking time 4 Stir in the remaining ingredients except t...

Page 35: ...IGH power for 8 10 mins or until tender Drain 2 Melt butter on HIGH power for 30 40 secs Stir in flour and mustard Cook for a further 20 secs Add milk gradually Stir well and season Cook on HIGH power...

Page 36: ...g 3oz currants 25 g 1oz chopped nuts Christmas Puddings Serves 4 Dish 4 ramekins base lined 1 Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until throroughly mixed 2 Divide mixture equally b...

Page 37: ...d 175 g 6 oz self raising flour 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla essence 15 ml 1 tbsp Camp coffee essence 100 ml 31 2 fl oz milk 75 g 3 oz butter 150 g 5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs lightly beat...

Page 38: ...will boil over Sauces Jam Custard Dish 1 litre 2pt jug 1 Mix together the custard powder sugar and a little milk to form a smooth paste 2 Blend in the remaining milk whisking well 3 Cook on HIGH powe...

Page 39: ...ycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your...

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