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MBO50 & MBO55BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVENSCookery Book & Operating InstructionsRetention of this Instruction Book...This Instruction Book must be k

8Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat foodsince early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves arepresent in th

General GuidelinesPIERCINGThe skin ormembrane onsome foods willcause steam tobuild up duringcooking. Thesefoods must bepierced or astrip of skinshould

10DISH SIZEFollow the dish sizes given in therecipes, as these affect thecooking and reheating times. Aquantity of food spread in abigger dish cooks a

11Containers to useWhen unsure that a cooking containeris suitable for use in your microwave,check by the following test:1. Fill a microwave safe meas

12PLASTICMany plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware®containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Mel

13Control PanelsMBO50(1) Display Window(2) Time Pads(3) Auto Weight MicrowaveProgrammes(4) Auto Sensor MicrowaveProgrammes(5) Auto Sensor MicrowavePro

14MBO55MBO50Let’s Start to Use your Oven1 Plug inPlug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded toread your operating instructions.2

15●Press Clock Pad“SET TIME” will appear in the display window,and the colon starts to blink.●Press Time PadsEnter time of day by pressing Time Pads.e

16Using the the Delay/Stand FeatureThe Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking programme. When the Delay/Stan

17Microwave Cooking and DefrostingACCESSORY TO USE:When using your oven, the glass turntableprovided must always be in position.DO NOT place food dire

Standard Conversion ChartWeight1/2oz – 15g1oz – 25g2oz – 50g3oz – 75g4oz – 100g5oz – 150g6oz – 175g7oz – 200g8oz – 225g9oz – 250g10oz – 275g11oz – 300

18This feature allows you to defrost items such as minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread.The AUTO DEFROST pad should be pressed

191 Check foods duringdefrosting. Foods vary intheir defrosting speed.2 It is not necessary to cover the food.3 Always turn or stir the food especiall

20Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing TimeBeef/Lamb/ 14-16 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 minsPork Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or us

Programme Minimum MaximumCurry 350g (12oz) 1000g (2lb 2oz)Chinese 250g (9oz) 500g (1lb 2oz)Pasta 300g (11oz) 1500g (3lb 5oz)Casserole 350g (12oz) 1000

22This programme is for reheating a curryconvenience meal that can be stirred.Foods must be in a suitablemicrowaveable container and have thefilm pier

23Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programmes for MBO55Adjust to TasteThe Sensor programmes cook foods foraverage tastes. You are able to adjust thecooking

24Minimum/Maximum Weights to use on Auto Sensor ProgrammesProgramme Minimum MaximumChilled Meal 300g (11oz) 600g (1lb 5oz)Frozen Meal 300 g (11oz) 600

To cook FRESH vegetables eg. carrots,cauliflower, not suitable for potatoes.Place prepared vegetables into a shallowcontainer on turntable. Add 90ml (

26Auto Sensor Cook Programmes for MBO55Auto Programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is co

27Cooking and Reheating GuidelinesMost foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be broughtback to serving temperature in just m

1Welcome to Creda Microwave CookingThank you for purchasing a Creda Microwave Oven.Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the o

28The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc.HEATING CATEGORYYour oven i

29Reheating ChartsCANNED PUDDINGSCreamed Rice 425 g HIGH 2 mins.624g HIGH 3 mins.Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover.Custard 425g HIGH

30Reheating ChartsPOINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still

31Reheating ChartsPOINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still

32POINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND

33Cooking ChartsWeight/ Choice of Time Approx.Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/GuidelinesEGGS – Poached.Water 45 ml HIGH 50 secs.• Pla

34POINTS FOR CHECKINGAlways check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND

35Cooking ChartsWeight/ Choice of Time Approx.Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/GuidelinesRICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.E

36Cooking ChartsWeight/ Choice of Time Approx.Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/GuidelinesFRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave

37Increasing and Decreasing RecipesINCREASING RECIPES• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase eachingredient listed by half. To double th

2This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for yoursafety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should thefuse n

38Soups and StartersIngredients8 rashers streaky bacon, stretched andhalved450 g (1 lb) minced pork60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs5 ml (1 tsp) sage1 onion,

39Broccoli and Stilton Soup Serves 4Dish: large bowl1. Place the butter, oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins.or unt

40Stuffed Citrus Trout Serves 4Dish: large shallow dish1. Wash, cut the heads off the fish and pat dry. Pierce the flesh all over. Fill the fish cavit

41Ingredients450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice15 ml (1 tbsp) oil1 large onion, sliced600 g (11⁄4 lb) cooked jacket potatoes, slice

42Ingredients25 g (1 oz) butter2 onions, peeled and quartered1 clove of garlic, crushed2 courgettes, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) cumin

43MEAT AND POULTRYMeat and PoultryDEFROSTED JOINTSIf the meat has previously been frozen,ensure it is properly thawed before cookingby microwave. Defr

44Ingredients1 onion, diced1 clove of garlic, crushed1 green pepper, diced30 ml (2 tbsp) oil100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced225 g (8 oz) lean minced bee

45MEAT AND POULTRYIngredients500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed2 large onions, sliced thinly1 clove garlic, crushed30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour1

46Ingredients15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed1 onion, sliced1 clove garlic, crushed1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips15

47Ingredients400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed275 g (10 oz) spaghetti225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved120 g (41/2oz) tub fresh pestoolive oil, for driz

31. Examine Your OvenUnpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the ovenfor any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks inthe d

48Ingredients30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cm (3⁄4”) fresh root ginger, peeled andchopped10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds3 ml (1⁄2tsp) tur

49Ingredients1 garlic clove, halved300 ml (1⁄2 pt) dry white wine450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated25 g (1 oz) plain flourPinch of pepperPinch of gra

50CHEESE AND EGG DISHESMacaroni Cheese Serves 4Dish: large dish + jug1. Cook macaroni in 450ml (3/4 pt) boiling water on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. or u

51Vegetables and Vegetarian• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede,should be cut into slices, strips or cubes.• Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetablesa

52VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANIngredients1 clove of garlic, halved675 g (11⁄2 lb) potatoes, sliced very thinlypinch nutmegpepper and salt150 ml (1⁄4 pt)

53VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIANIngredients2 onions, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil2 cloves garlic, crushed1 large aubergine, chopped2 courgettes, sliced

VEGETABLES AND VEGETARIAN54Ingredients22.5 ml (1 1⁄2 tbsp) olive oil1⁄2 large red onion, chopped450 g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shredded2 eating appl

55Ingredients385 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 ra

56Ingredients4 medium sized apples30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit25g (1 oz) butterBaked Apples Serves 4Dish: 20cm (8”) shallow

57Ingredients30 g (1 1⁄4oz) unsalted butter125 g (4 1⁄2oz) arborio rice600 ml (1 pint) milk50 g (2 oz) granulated sugar50 g (2 oz) fine plain Continen

41. Switch the oven off at the oven wall switch before cleaning andunplug at socket if possible.2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door se

58SaucesCONTAINER SIZEAlways use a container or jug at least twicethe capacity of the sauce, to avoid boilingover.COVERINGDO NOT cover sauces when coo

59BAKINGBaking GuidelinesDISH SHAPERing moulds are ideal for baking cakes in,especially dense cakes. They help preventthe outside edge of the cake ove

60BAKINGIngredients75 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) raisin

61PRESERVESIngredients450 g (1 lb) soft fruit, washed450 g (1 lb) caster sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butterSoft Fruit Jam Makes approx

62PRESERVESIngredients675 g (11/2 lb) plums or damsons200 ml (7 fl. oz) water675 g (11/2 lb) sugar30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice5 ml (1 tsp) butterPlum Ja

63Questions and AnswersTechnical SpecificationsRated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 HzOperating Frequency: 2,450 MHzInput Power: Microwave 1300 WOutput Power:

64IndexAAdapting Recipes... 37Apples, poached/stewed...

IndexLLambguidelines... 43cooking charts...

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51. 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

6SafetyIf 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 cor

79. Meat Thermometer.Use a meat thermometer to check thedegree of cooking of roasts and poultryonly when meat has been removed fromthe microwave. If u