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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 1
MCD_274
Microwave oven
900W
E
Operating instructions
ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG microwave for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble- free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls. 1 Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grill . . . . . .
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 4 Contents Cooking charts and Tips Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Microwave and Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 5 UK Important information 2 Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. 1 Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk. Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. 2 All packaging materials used are environment friendly and rec
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 6 Safety instructions 1 General ·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted. ·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used. To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture · (condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use. Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking · food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials. ·I
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 7 UK Microwaves · When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your 1 microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid - with the risk of scalding the user. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 2. Do not overheat. 3. Stir the liquid before placing the
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 8 1 Do not use your microwave oven for the following : · to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» in a microwave oven as long as the yolks are pricked. · to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or deep frying) and drinks containing a high percentage of alcohol - there is danger of spontaneous combustion! · to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc. · to dry animals, textiles or paper. · for crockery like
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 9 UK Grill • The viewing window heats up during grilling (and combination grilling and microwave cooking), so keep small children away from the appliance. • To close the door when the viewing window is hot, press the on the lower right-hand side of the door. • The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the shelf racks, the turntable and the anti-splash glass plate become very hot during all modes. You should therefore take care before touching anything. T
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 10 3 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Micro- Grill Combination wave Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, X X X e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - - 1 (e.g. table crockery ) Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X made of fire/frost proof material (e.g. Arcoflam) 2 Ovenproof earthenware ) X - X Plastic, heat-resistant up to X - X 3 200°C ) P
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 11 UK What else to note... 3 · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities also vary. For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to defrost, heat or cook will also vary. As a general rule : Double the power = nearly half the time Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always select the shorter cooking time. Then extend the time as necessary. · Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up. Because of this
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 12 Installation and Connection Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. 3. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 13 UK Electrical connections · WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 1 The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. • If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. • Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 14 Product Description The appliance A C 1 3 2 6 5 7 9 8 4 B 1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 2 Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3 Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. 4 Latch hook. 5 Safety interlock system. 6 Control panel. 7 Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass. Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking. Do not use
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 15 UK The control panel 1. Display window Ð showing time of day and cooking time. 2.Quick Set Ð Clock, for setting the clock. 3.Grill Ð 1300W. 1 4.Grill + Micro Ð 150W or 450W Micro + Grill. 2 5.Auto Defrost – Auto Defrost by weight. 6.Reduce Power Ð To reduce 3 power to desired microwave power level. 4 7.Clear/Stop Ð Stop. For interrupting or cancelling a cooking programme. 5 8.Rotary Knob for setting time, 6 weight and AutoCook programmes. 9.Start Ð Start,
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 16 Product Description Accessories Turntable Installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the turntable upside down. • Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking. • All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking. •
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 17 UK 0 Setting the clock Example: 4:30 hrs When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display reset to “00:00”. This 12 hour digital clock allows you to set it from “01:00” to 12:59” To set: 4:30 hrs 1. Touch Clock pad ”0:00” will flash in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”4:30” will flash in the display the right until 4:30 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Clock pad ”4:30”
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 18 0«At a glance» operating instructions Action Comments 1. Press door open. The door opens. 2. Place food on the turntable. The door will click audibly when it is 3. Shut the door. properly shut. If the door is not shut properly, the appliance will not function. Turn the rotary knob clockwise to 4. Select according to the instructions given in the following pages. increase and anti-clockwise to decrease time/weight 1) 5. Press the START button 2)The applia
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 19 UK Action Comments • Modify the selected cooking The cooking time/weight in the display time/weight: turn the rotary knob changes when turning the rotary 1) clockwise or anticlockwise knob • Modify the selected microwave The new power setting is displayed power. Press the REDUCE POWER for 5 seconds. The cooking process button. continues with the new power setting. • Operation of the grill by pressing The selected grill power level is the GRILL button. di
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MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 20 Modes of operation The appliance features the following functions: Kitchen timer The kitchen timer can also be used as a general purpose reminder. For example you could use it to set the time it takes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob. Microwave only In this mode, microwaves generate heat directly in the food. This mode is highly suitable for warming, for example, ready cooked food and drinks, the defrosting of meat or vegetables, and for c
