Free Microwave Combi Oven Cookbook

Introduction

Functions

A variety of oven functions are used in the recipes. Depending on model, your microwave combination oven has further Functions/Special applications which are not used in the following recipes.

For information on their use, please refer to the Operating and installation instructions.

Automatic programmes 

Depending on model, your microwave combination oven has a variety of

Automatic programmes.

They are all listed under Automatic programmes .

Even if the appropriate Automatic programme is not available, you can still make all the recipes by using the alternative settings.

Food probe

A food probe is supplied with some microwave combination ovens depending on model.

Further details on its use can be found in the Operating and installation instructions.

If your oven does not have a food probe, use the alternative settings.

Dishes

Depending on function, the dishes used must be microwave safe and heat resistant. Please follow the guidance given in the Operating and installation instructions about suitable cooking containers.

Temperatures

Temperatures are given in degrees

Celsius (°C).

As a general rule, select the middle temperature given in the chart.

You may need to increase or reduce the temperature to suit the cooking dish, quantity or desired level of browning.

Eating food which has been cooked correctly is important for good health.

Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc. until they are golden. Do not overcook them.

Durations

Durations are quoted in minutes. It is best to use the shorter duration quoted to start with.

Shelf level

Shelf levels are numbered from the lowest to the top shelf level.

1 = lowest shelf level

2 = middle shelf level

3 = top shelf level

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Introduction

Pre-heating

Most dishes can be placed in a cold oven. They will then make use of the heat produced during the heating-up phase.

If pre-heating is necessary instructions to do so will be given in the settings charts for the recipe. The time required for pre-heating is not included in the overall baking or cooking duration. Preheating is however included in the programme durations for the Automatic programmes .

Heating-up phase/Rapid heatup

With some functions, if a temperature of over 100 °C is set, all heating elements are switched on to bring the oven up to the desired temperature as rapidly as possible.

During the Heating-up phase, Rapid heat-up appears in the display. If a recipe requires for Rapid heat-up to be switched off, this will be mentioned in the settings for that recipe. Depending on model, select the "Heating-up phase

– normal" or "Rapid heat-up – Off" option.

Quantities and weights

Abbreviations

– tsp = teaspoon

– tbsp = tablespoon

– g = gram

– kg = kilogram

– ml = millilitre

1 teaspoon is approx.

– 3 g baking powder

– 5 g salt / sugar / vanilla sugar

– 5 g flour

– 5 ml liquid

1 tablespoon is approx.

– 10 g flour / cornflour / breadcrumbs

– 15 g sugar

– 10 ml liquid

– 10 g mustard

1 packet equals

– 8 g / 2 tsp vanilla sugar

– 16 g / 5 tsp baking powder

– 7 g dried yeast

– 37 g custard powder

1 pinch equals

– the amount that can be pinched between the thumb and forefinger.

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