Panasonic NN-C2000W - Manual

Bef ore Operation 3 Installation and Earthing Instructions Important Instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwaveenergy: 1. Read all instructions before using microwave oven. 2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed container...

Bef ore Operation 4 General Instructions General Use 1. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 2. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate the oven when empty. The microwave energy willreflect continuously throughout the oven if nofood or water is present to absorb ...

Bef ore Operation 5 Microwaves and How They Work Microwaves are a form of high frequency radiowaves similar to those used by a radio, includingAM, FM and CB. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by themagnetron tube (which is the heart of the microwaveoven). From the magnetron tube, microw...

Bef ore Operation 6 Cookware and Utensil Guide Plastics Plastic dishes, cups and some freezercontainers should be used with care in amicrowave oven. Choose plastic containers carefully,as some plastic containers may become soft, meltand scorch.The majority of plastic dishes, even those designedfor u...

Bef ore Operation 7 Cookware and Utensil Chart * Check manufacturers’ recommendation, must withstand heat.** Follow recipe instructions.NOTE: See page 10 for accessories included. Aluminium foil Browning dish Brown paper bags Dinnerware oven/microwave safenon-oven, microwave safe Disposable polyeste...

Bef ore Operation 8 Feature Diagram Ceramic Tray 1. Do not operate the oven without Roller Ring and Ceramic Tray in place.2. Only use Ceramic Tray specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute any other Ceramic tray.3. If Ceramic Tray is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in wate...

Bef ore Operation 9 Feature Diagram - Control Panel Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / Weight 2 Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC Word P...

Bef ore Operation 10 Oven Accessories Cooking Modes: Heating Source Microwave Convection Grill 2 Level Convection Microwave Heat Microwave Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Ceramic Tray with Roller Ring Use always yes yes yes yes High Rack no yes yes yes Low Rack no yes yes yes Combination yes no ...

11 Operation & Hints Let’s Start to Use Your Oven! 1 Plug In Plug into a properly groundedelectrical outlet.“WELCOME TO INVERTERCOOKING”appears in the display window.(This will immediately ceasewhen any pad is pressed.) Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu ...

To Cook by Combination ( ☛ page 20,21) To Reheat using “SensorReheat” pad ( ☛ page 22, 23) To Cook using “Auto Menu” pad (1-20): ( ☛ page 22 - 26) 12 Operation & Hints Feature How to Operate Quick Guide to Operation To Set Clock ( ☛ page 13) To UseChild Safety Lock ( ☛ page 13) To Use Micro Powe...

13 Operation & Hints To Set Clock To Use Child Safety Lock You can use the oven without setting the clock. Clock Time / Weight Clock Display ● Press. ● Enter time of dayusing the Time / Weight Dial. NOTES:1. To reset time of day, repeat the steps as above.2. The clock will keep time of day as lo...

14 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Use of Accessory: Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / Weight 2 Level Convec...

15 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time Reheat by setting Power and Time –– Frozen Convenience Foods Item Frozen (pre-cooked) BREAD & BAKEDPRODUCTSBread 1 slice 1 loaf (700 g)6 rolls Cheesecake (450 g) Muffins – 4 (350 g) Scones – 6 (400 g) Croissants – 4 (200...

16 Operation & Hints To Defrost Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / Weight 2 Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 2 Set Weight up to 3 k...

17 Operation & Hints To Defrost POULTRYChicken wholepiecesfillets DuckTurkey FISH & SHELLFISHFish filletsWhole fishCrabmeatLobster tailsSea scallopsGreen prawns 9 - 128 - 118 - 10 10 - 1210 - 13 Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting.Halfway through the defrost cycle shield en...

18 Operation & Hints To Cook on Grill Use of Accessory: Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / Weight 2 Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SE...

1 Press 2 Select the desired oven temperature 3 Press ☛ The oven begins to preheat. Do not open the door during preheating. 4 Place the Food After preheating 3 beeps will be heard and “P” will blink in the display. 5 *Set Cooking Time (up to 9 hours and 59 minutes) 6 Press Star t Temp./ Menu Select ...

20 Operation & Hints To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave 1 SelectSetting ☛ COMB 1-6 and the program temperature appears in the display. 3 Press ☛ Cooking will start. NOTE:1. When selected cooking time is less than one hour, the time counts down by minutes and seconds.2. When selec...

21 Operation & Hints To Cook on Combination: Convection & Microwave Use of Accessory: Examples of Foods to Cook by Combination Mode CombinationSetting COMB 1 COMB 2 COMB 3 COMB 4 COMB 5 COMB 6 Oven Temperature 150˚C 160˚C 170˚C 180˚C 200˚C 230˚C Micro Power Level LOW LOW LOW LOW MED LOW LOW ...

22 Operation & Hints To Reheat / Cook by Sensor Reheat / Auto Menu This feature allows you to reheat/cook most of yourfavourite foods without having to select cookingtimes and power levels. The oven does it allautomatically. 1 Press 2 Press ☛ After the burst of steam is detected by the SENSOR, t...

24 Operation & Hints To Cook by Auto Menu 2 Select Menu 3 Set Weight Weight can be entered 0.1 kgintervals. 4 Press ☛ Cooking time appears in thedisplay window and begins tocount down. During cooking, the oven will beepand scroll “TURN OVER”, or“TURN OVER AND ADDVEGETABLES” to signal that thefoo...

26 Operation & Hints To Cook by Auto Menu Low Rack Ceramic Tray Temp./ Menu Select Star t ● Select Menu 19 and 20. ● press. ☛ Time appears in thedisplay and begins to count down. CAKE / SLICE ● This setting is designed for cooking single layerslices and light cakes which are cooked at amoderate ...

27 Operation & Hints To Use Recipe Prompting Star t Quick Min. Timer Clock More Less Sensor Reheat Auto Menu Temp./ Menu Select Turbo Defrost Combination Convection Micro Power Grill Stop / Reset NN-C2000W Recipe Prompting Time / Weight 2 Level Convection MICROCOMB C CONV GRILL MIN SEC 2 Select ...

28 Operation & Hints To Use Recipe Prompting NOTE:Throughout Recipe Prompting, the oven will instruct you to set the cooking time and power level at each stageof the recipe. Set the instructed power level and cooking time using the Micro Power pad and Time / WeightDial. These settings are a guid...

29 Before Requesting Service ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL: The oven causes interferencewith my TV. Steam accumulates on theoven door and warm air comesfrom the oven vents. I accidentally ran mymicrowave oven without anyfood in it. There are humming andclicking noises from my ovenwhen I cook by Combin...

30 Cooking Guide Food Characteristics Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Microwaves penetrate the surface of the food to a depth of about two to three centimeters and then the heat isgradually conducted in a random pattern. Some parts of food matter cook faster than others. Specialmicrowavi...

32 Cooking Guide Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques How to Keep Everything Hot at The Same Time Menu Planning for Microwave Cooking Handy Hints and Tips Plan your meals so that the food will not all needlast minute cooking or attention at the same time.The special features of microwave cook...

33 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics Cheesy Ham Omelette Serves: 1 to 2 Ingredients:3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons milksalt and pepper 1 / 4 cup grated cheese 50 g ham, cut into strips 1 spring onion, finely slicedbutter for greasing Method:Beat egg yolks, with milk and salt and pepper in abowl. In a s...

36 Cooking Guide Everyday Basics Vegetable Soup Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:500 g prepared vegetables of your choice(carrots, turnips, celery, etc.) finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 3 1 / 2 cups chicken stocksalt and pepper 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped ...

37 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Pea and Ham Soup Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients:500 g split peas 2 cups water 500 g ham or bacon bones 1 bay leaf 3 cups water, extra 2 rashers bacon, rind removed 1 medium sized carrot, peeled and diced 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 / 2 teaspoon thyme 6 c...

Pumpkin Soup R 38 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Potato and Leek Soup Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:4 large potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 1 1 / 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 cups hot chicken stock 1 tablespoon floursalt and pepper 1 1 / 2 cups cream Method:Place potat...

39 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Potato and Corn Soup Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients:6 rashers bacon, rind removed 1 onion, thinly sliced 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 can (440 g) creamed corn 2 tablespoons flour, mixed with a little stock 1 / 2 teaspoon thymesalt an...

40 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Terrine de Pork Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients:1 kg pork, cut into 2.5cm cubes 125 g pork fat, cut into 2.5 cm cubes 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons mixed herbs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 onion, finely choppedfreshly ground black pepper 6 rashers bacon, ...

41 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Quiche Lorraine Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:Pastry:1 1 / 4 cups self-raising flourpinch salt 80 g butter 2 tablespoons watersqueeze lemon juice 1 egg yolk Filling:4 rashers bacon, rind removed and bacon chopped 1 / 2 cup grated tasty cheese 3 eggs 350 ml cr...

42 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Mini Pizza Cheese Straws Makes: 60 Ingredients:1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 1 / 4 cup milk 1 cup Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons paprika Method:To Cook by 2 Level Convection:Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut each pastry sheet into10 equal strips (approx. 2 cm wid...

43 Cooking Guide Soups, Snacks and Starters Spinach and Filo Pie Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:1 bunch spinach 250 g Fetta cheese 4 eggs 1 cup cream 1 tablespoon flour 1 / 2 teaspoon nutmegground black pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 8 sheets filo pastry 40 g butter, melted 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Meth...

44 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Directions for Grilling Fish and Shellfish Cook in oven with High Rack in place on Grill 1 forfillets and steaks, Grill 2 for whole fish and shellfish.For lobster tails, remove soft shell centre(underneath portion) of lobster tails by cutting centreout with kitche...

45 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish ina single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns andscallops should be placed in a single layer.To Cook by Time: Cover dish with plastic wrap.Cook on the power...

46 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Cheesy Lobster Mornay Serves: 2 Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 / 2 cup grated cheese 1 cooked lobsterjuice of 1 / 2 lemon pinch of paprika 2 tablespoons grated cheese, extra Method:Melt butter on HIGH for 30 seconds in a 4-cup ju...

47 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Seafood Marinara Serves: 4 Ingredients:250 g scallops 250 g prawns, shelled and deveined 1 squid, (approx. 275 g) cleaned and sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 / 4 cup white wine 1 teaspo...

48 Cooking Guide Fish and Shellfish Oysters Kilpatrick Serves: 2 Ingredients:12 oysters in shell, opened 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire saucesalt and pepper 60 g bacon, finely chopped Method:Preheat oven on Grill 2. Place oysters in shell on aheatproof serving plate. Sprinkle eac...

49 Cooking Guide Poultry CookingSeason as desired, but salt after cooking. Browningsauce (e.g. soy, Worcestershire) mixed with equalparts of butter will enhance the appearance. Poultry may be stuffed or unstuffed. Tie legstogether with cotton string. Place on microwave rackset in a rectangular dish....

Approximate Cooking Time (in minutes) 15 to 1820 to 2220 to 2218 to 2018 to 2018 to 2015 to 18 50 Cooking Guide Poultry Preheat oven with High Rack in place on Grill 1. Ifdesired, brush chicken with butter, margarine, oil orsauce before and during grilling. Basting helpsprevent chicken from drying o...

51 Cooking Guide Poultry Directions for Cooking Poultry by Combination Wash poultry and pat dry. Season poultry asdesired. Whole poultry may be roasted stuffed orunstuffed.Whole Roasting Chickens (1.0 kg to 2.8 kg): Placechicken on Low Rack, with a dish set underneath, tocatch drips. Shield drumstic...

52 Cooking Guide Poultry Directions for Cooking Poultry Pieces by Microwave Arrange pieces skin-side up, and evenly spread in ashallow dish. Cover with wax paper, or paper towel. Multiply theweight by the minimum time recommended in thechart. Poultry Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time Poultry Chick...

53 Cooking Guide Poultry Chicken and Potato Casserole Serves: 4 Ingredients:1 chicken, cooked 500 g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 / 4 cup water 30 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon French mustard 1 / 2 cup cream 3...

54 Cooking Guide Poultry Chicken Curry Chicken Pie Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:500 g chicken thigh fillets, diced 60 g butter 1 onion, chopped 100 g mushroom, sliced 1 / 4 cup flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 teaspoon prepared mustardpepper to taste 1 / 2 cup grated Swiss cheese 2 sheets rea...

55 Cooking Guide Poultry Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients:2.5 to 2.8 kg turkey 60 g butter 1 stick celery, finely sliced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 small cooking apples, peeled and grated 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped 1 egg salt and pepper 2 tables...

56 Cooking Guide Poultry Roast Honey Duck Orange Sauce Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:1.5 kg duck 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon orange liqueur 1 tablespoon vinegar Ingredients:2 oranges, juicedrind of 1 orange 1 / 4 cup water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon orange liqueur M...

57 Cooking Guide Poultry Peanut Satay Serves: 4 Ingredients:750 g boneless chicken, cut into 2.5 cm cubes Marinade: 1 / 2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juicepinch saltbamboo skewers Satay ...

58 Cooking Guide Poultry Florentine Chicken Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 / 4 cup grated carrot 1 / 4 cup pine nuts 100 g spinach, cooked,drained and chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushedpepper to taste 4 half chicken breast fillets 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon waternutmeg 1 cup breadcrumbs seasoned Meth...

59 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats For best results, select roasts that are uniform inshape.Place meat on a microwave suitable rack in arectangular dish. Beef rib roast should be placedcut-side down. Other bone-in roasts should bel placed fat-side down. Boneless roasts should beplaced fat-side up. Hal...

60 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Meat Chart for Microwave Cooking Poultry Beef Roasts RareMediumWell Chuck, Flank, Brisket Pork Leg of PorkLoin of PorkPork ChopsHam Canned (fully cooked) Lamb MediumWell Power MED HIGHMED HIGHMED HIGH MEDIUM MED HIGHMED HIGHMED HIGHMED HIGH MED HIGHMED HIGH Approx. C...

61 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Directions for Cooking Meats by Combination Season roast as desired, but add salt after cooking.Salt can be used for cooking Pork. Beef, Pork and Lamb Roasts: Place fat-side downon Low Rack with a dish underneath to catch drips.Place pork rib roasts, rib tips down on...

62 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Lasagne Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:250 g precooked lasagne noodles 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, extra 3 tablespoons grated Mozzarella cheese, extra Meat Sauce:500 g topside mince 2 onions, finely chopped 1 can (425 g) tomato puree 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablesp...

63 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Serves: 4 Ingredients:1 rack of lamb(approx. 8 cutlets) 1 clove garlic, cut into slicesrosemary Method:Score rack of lamb and insert slices of garlic underskin. Place lamb fat side down on Low Rack.Sprinkle with rosemary. Cook on Combination 4 for15 to 20 minutes, tu...

64 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Irish Stew Serves: 4 Ingredients:600 g lamb, cut into 2 cm cubes 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 500 ml stock 2 tablespoons flour 2 bay leaves 1 / 2 teaspoon dried rosemary Method:Trim excess fat off ch...

65 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Roast Beef Serves: 6 Ingredients:2 kg roast beefseasoned flour Method:Place beef on Low Rack with a dish underneath, tocatch drips. Sprinkle beef with seasoned flour. To Cook by Combination:Cook on Combination 5 for 40 to 45 minutes, for amedium result. Stand covered...

66 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Mini Meatballs Serves: 4 Ingredients:500 g topside mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 / 2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon tomato saucefreshly ground black pepper Sauce: 1 / 2 cup pineapple pieces, reserve juice 1 / 2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespo...

67 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Beef Roll with Spinach and Spring Onion Stuffing Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:2 thick skirt steaks(approx. 500 g each), pounded Stuffing:1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 / 2 bunch spinach,washed and roughly chopped 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 / 4 cup ...

68 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Pepper Pot Beef Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 red capsicum cubed 410 g can tomatoes 500 g cubed beef 1 / 4 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cracked pepper Method:In a 3 litre dish mix garlic, capsicum, tomatoes, ...

69 Cooking Guide Main Fare Meats Veal Paprika Serves: 4 Ingredients:750 g diced veal 250 g mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chicken stock 1 onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprikasalt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 / 2 cup sour cream Method:In a 3-litre casserole dish combine vea...

70 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Fresh Vegetables Place vegetables in a casserole dish. Add 2 to 3tablespoons of water per 500 g of vegetables. Addsalt to water or add after cooking. Do not place saltdirectly on vegetables. Cover dish with glass lid orplastic wrap.Cook on HIGH according to time ...

71 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Fresh Vegetables Chart for Time Cooking Vegetable Asparagus Beans (sliced)-finely Beetroot Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Eggplant Onions Mushrooms Peas Potatoes mashedjacket Pumpkin Spinach Sweet potato(Kumara) Turnips Tomatoes...

72 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Creamed Spinach Serves: 4 Ingredients:1 bunch spinach, roughly chopped 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons sour creamsalt and pepper Method:Wash and drain spinach leaves, spring onions andgarlic in a covered 3-litre casserole dis...

73 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Frittata Serves: 4 Ingredients:400 g potatoes (approx. 4) thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 / 2 red capsicum (pepper),finely sliced 1 / 2 green capsicum, finely sliced 1 medium sized tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped basil 4 eggs 1 / 3 cup sour cream...

Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties 74 Cheese and Ham Filled Potatoes Serves: 4 Ingredients:4 medium sized potatoes 100 g ham, finely diced 3 tablespoons snipped chives 40 g butter 1 / 2 cup grated Cheddar cheese Method:Place potatoes on a dinner plate. Cook on HIGH for5 to 7 minutes. Allow to stand f...

76 Cooking Guide Vegetable Varieties Stuffed Capsicum (Peppers) Serves: 4 Ingredients:4 medium sized green capsicum(pepper), remove tops and seeds 1 cup cooked rice 1 / 2 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped ham or chicken 1 / 4 cup creamsalt and pepper to taste 1 / 2 cu...

77 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Follow directions in chart on page 78 for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Addgrain to cold water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on HIGH for time rec...

78 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave Item RICE Brown (1 cup) Long Grain (1 cup) Short Grain (1 cup) BARLEY (1 cup) Container 4-litre dish 3-litre dish 3-litre dish 3-litre dish Standing Time (in minutes) 10 5 5 10 Amount of Cold Water 2 cu...

79 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Serves: 6 to 8 Ingredients:1 onion chopped 1 cup long grain rice 1 teaspoon thyme 2 1 / 2 cups chicken stock 1 / 4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Method:In a 3 litre dish place onion, rice, thyme and chickenstock. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. Stir. Cover.Stand ...

80 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Creamy Bacon Sauce Serves: 4 Ingredients:1 chopped onion 3 bacon rashers, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 300 ml cream 1 / 4 cup parmesan cheesepepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Method:In a 2-litre jug, mix onion, bacon and garlic. Cook onHIGH for 4 ...

81 Cooking Guide Rice, Pasta and Cereal Pasta Salad Serves: 4 Ingredients:225 g pasta shapes, i.e. shells, twists 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon oil 45 g butter 120 g mushrooms, sliced 4 spring onions, finely chopped 1 small red capsicum (pepper),deseeded and cut in julienne strip...

82 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Caramel Banana Cake Makes: 1 x 20 cm ring cake Ingredients:125 g butter 3 / 4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed banana 1 1 / 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 3 / 4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon milk 1 / 2 cup pecans...

83 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Mocha Carrot Cake Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:1 cup self-raising flour 1 / 2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 1 / 2 cup crushed pineapple 1 cup grated carrot 3 / 4 cup chopped pecan nuts 60 g chocolate 2 eggs 1 / 3 cup oil Icing:60 g cre...

84 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Banana and Pecan Muffins Makes: Approximately 12 to 15 Ingredients:2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1 / 2 cups milk 3 / 4 cup oil 1 cup mashed over-ripe ba...

85 Cooking Guide Cakes, Muffins and Biscuits Lace Biscuits Makes: 18 to 20 biscuits Ingredients:2 tablespoons liquid glucose 1 / 4 cup brown sugar 60 g butter, melted 1 / 3 cup plain flour 60 g almonds, finely chopped Method:Combine glucose and sugar in a 1-litre casseroledish. Cook on MEDIUM for 2 ...

86 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apple Slice Makes: 2 slices Ingredients:3 cooking apples,peeled and sliced thinly 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamonpinch nutmeg 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastry 1 egg, lightly beaten caster sugar Method:Place apples, cinnamon and sugar into a 2-litrecasserole di...

87 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Caramel Coconut Slice Makes: 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients:100 g butter 1 / 2 cup plain flour 1 / 2 cup self-raising flour 1 / 2 cup coconut 1 / 2 cup caster sugar Filling:1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 / 3 cup brow...

88 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Speedy Chocolate Bit Slice Makes: 1 x 20 cm slice pan Ingredients:90 g butter melted 125 g sweet biscuit crumbs 250 g packet chocolate bits 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk Method:Preheat oven to 180˚C. Gr...

89 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Apricot Cheesecake Serves: 8 to 10 Ingredients:250 g plain biscuits 90 g butter 1 / 4 cup apricot jam 250 g ricotta cheese 1 cup chopped dried apricots 2 eggs 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 300 ml cream 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Method:Crus...

90 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Christmas Pudding Serves: 10 to 12 Ingredients:250 g sultanas 250 g raisins, chopped 125 g currants 125 g dates, chopped 100 g mixed glacé fruit, chopped 100 g glacé cherries 60 g mixed peel 1 / 2 cup brandy 250 g butter 250 g brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup f...

91 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Baked Alaska Surprise Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:10 to 12 sponge finger biscuits or 1 round trifle sponge 1 punnet strawberries, hulled and cut in half 1 tablespoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons fruit liqueur 1 litre vanilla ice cream 4 egg whites 3 / 4 cu...

92 Cooking Guide Slices, Desserts and Pastries Lemon Meringue Pie Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients:Pastry:1 cup plain flour 2 tablespoons caster sugar 75 g butter 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons milk Filling:2 1 / 2 tablespoons cornflour 1 / 2 cup caster sugar 150 ml waterjuice and grated rind of 2 lemons 3 eggs, ...

94 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Mushroom Sauce Makes: 1 1 / 2 cups Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon soy sauce 3 / 4 cup creamsalt and pepper taste 1 / 2 teaspoon curry powder 1 can (190 g) drained champignons(mushrooms), sliced Method:Place butter in a 4-cup glass...

95 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Strawberry Jam Makes: Approximately 600 ml Ingredients:1 kg strawberries, washed and hulled 1 kg caster sugarpectin if required Method:Place strawberries in a 4-litre casserole dish. Coverand cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar andpectin if required. Cook o...

96 Cooking Guide Micro - Made Extras Peach Butter Makes: 2 cups Ingredients:1 can (425 g) peaches, drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 / 4 cup lemon juice 90 g butter 3 eggs 3 / 4 cup caster sugar Method:In a blender or food processor, place peaches,lemon rind and juice process until smooth. :lac...

Maintenance Care of Your Microwave Oven Oven Door:Wipe with a soft cloth when steam accumulatesinside or around the outside of the oven door. Thismay occur when the oven is operated under highhumidity conditions and in no way indicates amalfunction of the unit or microwave leakage. Control Panel:If ...