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Using the Combination Function
Avoid using large or deep sided metal containers. This will restrict the effectiveness of Microwaves and
lengthen the heating time. Use heat-proof ceramic containers for best results on Combination.
Metal Containers
For best results, place food in a preheated oven.
(See page 26.)
Preheating
NOTES:
1. If arcing occurs !
Stop oven immediately and continue to cook by Convection / Grill Convection / Fan Grill only and transfer
food to a suitable container.
2. Check the food is cooked thoroughly at the end of the standing time.
The Wire Rack Shelf may be placed in either shelf position depending on the type of COMBINATION
progamme in use. ie UPPER position for a GRILL COMBINATION or FAN GRILL COMBINATION and LOWER
position for CONVECTION/GRILL CONVECTION COMBINATION. The Ceramic Insulating Tray must be used
when food is placed in a metal container. NEVER place a metal container onto the Wire Rack Shelf if cooking
by Combination as arcing may occur and damage the dish/oven.
Accessories to use
When cooking meat joints and other fatty items, drain fat to avoid excessive splatter and smoke.
Draining Fat
DO NOT attempt to use the Wire Rack Shelf to cook on two levels.
Two level Cooking
As a COMBINATION setting uses Microwave energy to cook the food, it is important to allow a standing time
for the food to finish cooking.
(See page 30.)
As a rough guide recipes cooking fish, vegetables, and small parts will require 5-10 minutes standing time and
joints and whole poultry will require 15-20 minutes standing time.
Standing Time
Fan Grill
Combination programmes use microwaves and heat (CONVECTION or GRILL CONVECTION or GRILL or
FAN GRILL) therefore you must choose the container carefully.
DO USE: Metal containers check they do not have jagged metal seams. Ceramics that do not have a metal
pattern. Heat proof glass and china.
DO NOT USE:
Enamelled items (that may be chipped). Dishes with gold/metal pattern.Enamelled cast iron
eg. Le Creuset. Any dish that’s not heatproof eg plastics, and cling film.
Type of container to use
Combination
Guidelines for using the 5 Preset Combination Settings
PRESS
DISPLAY
SUITABLE FOODS
Once
Twice
3 Times
4 Times
5 Times
1
2
3
4
5
Reheating chilled pastry, chilled entrees, baking pies & en croute dishes,
jacket patatoes.
Reheating frozen pastry, oven chips & snacks. Cooking fish.
Reheating frozen pizzas, breads & patisserie. Cooking steaks & chops.
Cooking frozen en croute dishes, roasting vegetables, cooking sausages.
Cooking bacon, burgers, frozen fish, & reheating pre-cooked meats.
