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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 1
MICROMAT 143 E/U
Microwave oven
PROGRAMME
STOP
START/QUICK
Operating instructions
ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm 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 oven 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 y
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Microwaves . . . . . . . . .
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 4 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 f
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 5 UK 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 fl
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 6 Safety instructions Microwaves 1 ·Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user. · Food with «skin» or «peel», such as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, an
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 7 UK · Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and stirred after heating, to ensure uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the temperature before feeding your child. · The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes. · Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power setting. Some areas of the food can dry out or ev
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 8 3 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrosting Heating Cooking 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 X Plastic, heat-resistant up to X X X 3) 200°C
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 9 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 quantity/weight = nearly * double 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 foo
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 10 Installing and Connecting Built-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the lift door. Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door. Attention ! 1 Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed.
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 11 UK 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 (15 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 microwave oven away from sources of water and extreme heat, e.g. radiators and boilers. This appliance should not be installed ne
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 12 Installing and Connecting 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
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 13 UK Product Description The appliance F D A PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK C D B E A Control panel B Turntable C Door seal D Door latch and catch E Viewing window F Interior lighting 13
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 14 Product description The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. A B Multi function button to set the time of day and display B the selected microwave power etc. C Power knob with signal light to select microwave C power. D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight when using automatic programmes. D E Button for automatic PROGRAMME programmes ‘PROGRAMME’ E for defrosting and cooking. STOP
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 15 UK Accessories The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation. Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. 15
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 16 Before using the appliance Setting the clock 0 Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash «AAEEGG» and then «0000:0000». The dots between the digits blink rapidly. 00:00 2. Press the Multi function button beneath the display (top left side). The dots between the digits blink faster. 3. While keeping the Multi function button pressed, set the time of day with the rotary knob 1) PROGRAMME . Rele
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 17 UK 0«At a glance» operating instructions Action Comments 1.Press door release button. . The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 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. 4. Select according to the instructions The order in which you programme 1) given on the following pages. functions has no consequence . Turn the time button clo
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 18 ‘At a glance...’ Comments Action : 0 The appliance and interior lighting switch · Open the door by pressing the door off. In the display, the two dots between release button e.g. for stirring. the digits flash. The selected settings remain.The remaining time counts down automatically. · Shut the door and press the START button ‘START/QUICK’ The running process is cancelled. The ·Press the CLEAR button ‘STOP’ . appliance and the interior
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 19 UK Modes of operation Microwaves 0 Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on Setting microwave output level 750 W 1. Set the required microwave power by turning the power knob. The signal lamp lights up. The time of day disappears from the display and the required microwave power appears: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 750 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in the di
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MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 20 Modes of operation 3 Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 750 Watt - Heating liquids 700 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, - stewing, etc. - cooking vegetables - cooking dishes 600 Watt - defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready 500 Watt made meals - heating refrigerated ready made meals - finish cooking casseroles
