Creda MBO55 - Manuals

3 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the ovenfor any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks inthe door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOTinstall if unit is damaged. 2. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely...

5 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and GlassTurntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven.Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placingin water. 4. Do not cook direc...

6 Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel button andleave the door closed in order to stifle any flames.Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or thecircuit breaker panel. Short Cooking TimesAs microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cookingm...

8 Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat foodsince early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves arepresent in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmadesources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication linksand car p...

General Guidelines PIERCING The skin ormembrane onsome foods willcause steam tobuild up duringcooking. Thesefoods must bepierced or astrip of skinshould bepeeled off before cooking to allow the steamto escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausagesetc, will all need to be pierced beforecooking. DO NOT ATT...

11 Containers to use When unsure that a cooking containeris suitable for use in your microwave,check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml ( 1⁄ 2 pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish youare testing is a large dis...

13 Control Panels MBO50 (1) Display Window (2) Time Pads (3) Auto Weight MicrowaveProgrammes (4) Auto Sensor MicrowaveProgrammes (5) Auto Sensor MicrowaveProgrammes (6) Auto Defrost Programmes (7) Microwave Power Setting (8) Fast-Cook (9) Delay/Stand Pad:This can be used to delay acooking programme ...

14 MBO55 MBO50 Let’s Start to Use your Oven 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded toread your operating instructions. 2 Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock padagain. (See page 15 for details). 3 Demonstration Mode This...

15 ● Press Clock Pad “SET TIME” will appear in the display window,and the colon starts to blink. ● Press Time Pads Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads.e.g. 11.25pm (12hr clock) ● Press Clock Pad Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now lockedinto the display. Press once ● Select Cooking Time. ● ...

16 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 isselected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1. To Set a Standing Time: ● Press the Delay Pad ● Set Delay...

17 Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: When using your oven, the glass turntableprovided must always be in position. DO NOT place food directly onto theturntable except in the case of JacketPotatoes or Auto Programme JacketPotatoes. Foods reheated or cooked byMICROWAVE are normally co...

18 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 inkilogrammes, grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See pa...

19 1 Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary intheir defrosting speed. 2 It is not necessary to cover the food. 3 Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “bleeps’’. Shield ifnecessary (see point 5). 4 Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be brokenup or separated as soonas possib...

20 Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time Beef/Lamb/ 14-16 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins Pork Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield. Minced Beef 12 mins Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins 450g (1lb) Break up and turn 3-4 times. Chops 10 mins Place ...

Programme Minimum Maximum Curry 350g (12oz) 1000g (2lb 2oz) Chinese 250g (9oz) 500g (1lb 2oz) Pasta 300g (11oz) 1500g (3lb 5oz) Casserole 350g (12oz) 1000g (2lb 2oz) Fresh Vegetables 100g (4oz) 800g (1lb 12oz) Fresh Fish 100g (4oz) 800g (1lb 12oz) Jacket Potatoes 200g (7oz) 1500g (3lb 5oz) Boiled Po...

23 Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programmes for MBO55 Adjust to Taste The Sensor programmes cook foods foraverage tastes. You are able to adjust thecooking programmes to your own taste bypressing the MORE/LESS pad. After selecting the Sensor programme, butBEFORE pressing START. The oven willautomatica...

24 Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Sensor Programmes Programme Minimum Maximum Chilled Meal 300g (11oz) 600g (1lb 5oz) Frozen Meal 300 g (11oz) 600g (1lb 5oz) Fresh Vegetables 100g (4oz) 800g (1lb 12oz) Frozen Vegetables 100g (4oz) 800g (1lb 12oz) Fresh Fish 100g (4oz) 800g (1lb 12oz) Frozen ...

To cook FRESH vegetables eg. carrots,cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes.Place prepared vegetables into a shallowcontainer on turntable. Add 90ml (6tbsp)of water. Cover with pierced cling film orlid. Press the pad once. Press START. To cook FRESH fish. Shield the thinnerportions. Place in a shall...

27 Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be broughtback to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOTleftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cov...

28 The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORYYour oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front ofyour oven door. The information on this label will assist you in usingnew instructions on ...

32 POINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially ifthey cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantit...

37 Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double everyingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enou...

38 Soups and Starters I ngredients 8 rashers streaky bacon, stretched andhalved450 g (1 lb) minced pork60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs5 ml (1 tsp) sage1 onion, finely chopped15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped15 ml (1 tbsp) caperssalt and pepper to taste Coarse Pork Pâtés Serves 4 D...

39 Broccoli and Stilton Soup Serves 4 Dish: large bowl 1. Place the butter, oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until soft. 2. Add the potatoes, cover and cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until softened. 3. Add the broccoli, hot vegetable stock and nutmeg. C...

40 Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4 Dish: large shallow dish 1. Wash, cut the heads off the fish and pat dry. Pierce the flesh all over. Fill the fish cavities with the combined stuffing ingredients and arrange the fish in a shallow dish. 2. Pour over the orange and lime juice. Season. Marinade for one...

41 I ngredients 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 large onion, sliced600 g (1 1 ⁄ 4 lb) cooked jacket potatoes, sliced (see page 36)40 g (1 1 ⁄ 2 oz) butter 40 g (1 1 ⁄ 2 oz) flour 3 ml ( 1 ⁄ 2 tsp) mustard 600 ml (1 pt) milksalt and pepper100 g (4 oz) Red Leic...

42 I ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter2 onions, peeled and quartered1 clove of garlic, crushed2 courgettes, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced3 ml ( 1 ⁄ 2 tsp) cumin 3 ml ( 1 ⁄ 2 tsp) paprika 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes8 plaice fillets15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice Plaice Provencal Serv...

43 MEA T AND POUL TR Y Meat and Poultry DEFROSTED JOINTS If the meat has previously been frozen,ensure it is properly thawed before cookingby microwave. Defrosted joints of meat mustbe allowed to STAND for a minimum of30 mins. before cooking to ensure thecentre is fully defrosted. FAT Large amounts ...

44 I ngredients 1 onion, diced1 clove of garlic, crushed1 green pepper, diced30 ml (2 tbsp) oil100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef1 glass of red wine15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon, diced396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato pu...

45 MEA T AND POUL TR Y I ngredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed2 large onions, sliced thinly1 clove garlic, crushed30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar300 ml ( 1/ 2 pt) hot beef stock 300 ml ( 1/ 2 pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs2 bay ...

46 I ngredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed1 onion, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika3 ml ( 1/ 2 tsp) ground cumin 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree150 ml ( 1/ 4 pt) hot pork or chicken...

47 I ngredients 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed275 g (10 oz) spaghetti225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved120 g (4 1/ 2 oz) tub fresh pesto olive oil, for drizzlingsalt and fresh ground black pepper Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 Dish: large casserole 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (1 3/ 4 ...

48 I ngredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cm ( 3⁄ 4 ”) fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds3 ml ( 1⁄ 2 tsp) turmeric 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed275 g (10 oz) basmati rice1 litre (1 3⁄ 4 pt) hot chicken stock 75 g ...

49 I ngredients 1 garlic clove, halved300 ml ( 1 ⁄ 2 pt) dry white wine 450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated25 g (1 oz) plain flourPinch of pepperPinch of grated nutmegPaprika for sprinkling Swiss Cheese Fondue Serves 4-6 Dish: large 2 litre (4 pt) bowl 1. Place garlic and wine in the bowl and cook o...

50 CHEESE AND EGG DISHES Macaroni Cheese Serves 4 Dish: large dish + jug 1. Cook macaroni in 450ml ( 3 / 4 pt) boiling water on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. or until soft. Drain. 2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. or until onion is soft. Stir halfway through cookin...

51 Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede,should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. • Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetablesas the cooking times may be different. • Cabbage should be shredded andcooked by power and time. • Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp)of water. ...

52 VEGET ABLES AND VEGET ARIAN I ngredients 1 clove of garlic, halved675 g (1 1 ⁄ 2 lb) potatoes, sliced very thinly pinch nutmegpepper and salt150 ml ( 1 ⁄ 4 pt) double cream 25 g (1 oz) butter Gratin Dauphinois Serves 4 Dish: 20 cm (8”) shallow dish 1. Rub halves of garlic around inside of dish an...

53 VEGET ABLES AND VEGET ARIAN I ngredients 2 onions, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 large aubergine, chopped2 courgettes, sliced1 large red pepper, deseeded and sliced1 large green pepper, deseeded and sliced400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes300 ml ( 1 / 2 pt) vegetable s...

VEGET ABLES AND VEGET ARIAN 54 Ingredients22.5 ml (1 1⁄ 2 tbsp) olive oil 1⁄ 2 large red onion, chopped 450 g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shredded2 eating apples, cored, peeled and sliced37 ml (2 1⁄ 2 tbsp) light muscovado sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) red wine vinegar22.5 ml (1 1⁄ 2 tbsp) red currant jelly 1...

55 I ngredients 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices100 g (4 oz) margarine100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar2 eggs50 g (2 oz) ground almonds50 g (2 oz) self raising flour5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice60 ml (4 tbsp) flaked almonds Almond Eve’s Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 22 cm (8 1 / 2 ”) Pyrex® or microwave s...

56 I ngredients 4 medium sized apples30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit25g (1 oz) butter Baked Apples Serves 4 Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow dish 1. Core the apples and score the skin around the middle. 2. Mix together the sugar and fruit and fill the centres of the apples. 3. Dot the ...

57 I ngredients 30 g (1 1⁄ 4 oz) unsalted butter 125 g (4 1⁄ 2 oz) arborio rice 600 ml (1 pint) milk50 g (2 oz) granulated sugar50 g (2 oz) fine plain Continental chocolate,broken into pieces50 g (2 oz) plain dark chocolate chips Chocolate Risotto Indulgence Serves 4-6 Dish: Large bowl 1. Place butt...

58 Sauces CONTAINER SIZEAlways use a container or jug at least twicethe capacity of the sauce, to avoid boilingover. COVERINGDO NOT cover sauces when cooking. STIRRING – IMPORTANT Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirredbefore, during and after cooking, to avoidany eruptions and to result in a smoo...

59 BAKING Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPERing moulds are ideal for baking cakes in,especially dense cakes. They help preventthe outside edge of the cake overcookingbefore the dense centre is cooked through. KEEPING QUALITY Light sponge type cakes cook very quickly bymicrowave and so should be cooked as...

60 BAKING I ngredients 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar150 g (5 oz) porridge oats50 g (2 oz) raisins Chewy Flapjacks Makes: 8 slices Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins....

61 PRESER VES I ngredients 450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed450 g (1 lb) caster sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butter Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 1 1 / 2 lbs jam Dish: large bowl 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on HIGH power for 5 mins. (10-15 mins. if using froze...

62 PRESER VES I ngredients 675 g (1 1 / 2 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7 fl. oz) water675 g (1 1 / 2 lb) sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butter Plum Jam Makes approx. 2-2 1 / 2 lbs jam Dish: large bowl 1. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Cook on HIGH power for 5...

64 Index A Adapting Recipes.............................................................................. 37Apples, poached/stewed................................................................... 33Arcing.................................................................................................

AFTER SALES SERVICE “No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Creda appliance than us - the manufacturer” As part of our commitment to you, all Creda appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. When the 12 mon...

KEY CONTACTS Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat & 10 to 4 Sun and Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Our operators will require the following information: Model number Serial number Extended Warra...