Type of Meat Mins per Ib Microwave
Wattage
Oven Temp. Approx. Internal
Temp.
Whole chicken 10 plus 10 mins 150 190°C –
Quarters 8-10 150 190°C –
Drumsticks 10-12 150 190°C –
Whole duck 12 plus 12 150 200°C –
Quarters 10-12 150 200°C –
Lamb: Medium 12 plus 12 mins 150 180°C 70-75°C
Well done 15 plus 15 mins 150 180°C 75-80°C
Lamb chops 10-12 150 180°C
Beef: Rare 10 plus 10 mins 150 180°C 60°C
Medium 12 plus 12 mins 150 180°C 70°C
Well done 15 plus 15 mins 150 180°C 80°C
Pork: Well done 15-18 plus
15 mins
150 185°C 80-85°C
Chops 11-12 150 185°C 220
N.B. The above chart is intended as a guide only.
Cakes can be baked on this setting if the baking time is longer than 20 mins.
Select the temperature recommended in the recipe e.g. 160°C and a microwave
setting of between 80 - 150 watts.
To reheat food e.g. pies and pastries select a temperature between 180 - 200°C
and a microwave setting of between 150 - 300 watts.
To bake jacket potatoes set the temperature to 200°C and the microwave to
300 W. A small potato will take about 20 minutes and a large one about 20 min
-
utes. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time if baking 2 potatoes.
Using the combination microwave and fan
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