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MCD2660E
Microwave oven
Operating instructions
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page B Dear Customer, Thank you for buying an AEG-Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG-Electrolux brand name. Before using your AEG-Electrolux 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. Important information concerning your safety
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 1 Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before operatio
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 2 Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the possibility of injury To avoid the danger of fire The microwave oven should not be left unattended WARNING: during operation. Power levels that are too high or Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or cooking times that are too long may overheat malfunctioning. Check the following before use: foods resulting in a fire. a) The d
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 3 Important safety instructions Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or Temperature of the container is not a true indication of allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to the temperature of the food or drink; always check the do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer food temperature. or contact your local Service Force Centre. Always stand back from the oven door when opening to If the power supply cord of th
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 4 Important safety instructions Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL oven. GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation, because they Only use the turntable and the turntable support may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven above
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1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 5 Oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 10 1. Grill heating element 2. Front trim 3. Oven lamp 15 4. Control panel 5. Door opening button 6. Waveguide cover 11 7. Oven cavity 14 8. Seal packing 9. Door seals and sealing surfaces 12 10. Fixing points (4 points) 11. Ventilation openings 13 12. Outer cover 13. Rear cabinet 14. Power supply cord support clips 15. Power supply cord 16 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 6 Control panel 1 Digital Display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. 1 When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation. 2 Stir Turn over Weight/power level Grill Microwave 3 Cooking in progress 4 3 TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob 5 4 AUTO COOK button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes. 5 AUT
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 7 Before operation Plug in the oven. Using the STOP button 1. The oven display will flash: Use the STOP button to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice. 2. Press the STOP button, the display will show: x1 3. To set the clock, see below. 4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 17 note 2). Setting the clock There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 2
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 8 What are microwaves? What are microwaves? The characteristics of microwaves Like radio and television waves, microwaves are Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made of electromagnetic waves. glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or paper. This is Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the why the microwaves never make these materials hot. microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of Dishes become hot only because the food ins
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 9 Suitable ovenware Microwave cling film Metal This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering Generally speaking, metal should or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's not be used, since microwaves do recommendations. not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food. Roasting bags There are, however, exceptions: Can be used in a microwave oven. small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover Metal clips are not suitabl
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 10 Tips & advice Before you start... Cooking times To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave All the times given in this book are guidelines, which oven we have put together a few hints and tips for can be varied according to the initial temperature, you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already weight and condition of the food (water or fat content inside. etc.). Setting the cooking time Salt, spices & herbs Defrosting, re-heating
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 11 Tips & advice Using a food thermometer to Blanching vegetables Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched. determine cooking time This preserves the quality and The internal temperature of food and drink can be flavour at their best. Method: wash ascertained with a food thermometer. The most and chop the vegetables. Put 250g important temperatures are specified in the of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml temperature table. water and cover.
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 12 Tips & advice Covering Arrangemant of food Covering the food retains the moisture within it and Place a number of individual portions, such as small shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, pudding moulds, cups or potatoes in their jackets, in a microwave cling film or a cover. circle on the turntable. Keep the portions at a distance Foods which are to be crispy, e.g. from each other so that the microwave energy can roasts or chickens, should not be
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 13 Heating • Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers • After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2 should be removed from the aluminium container minutes, so that the temperature inside the food and heated on a plate or in a dish. can be evenly distributed (standing time). • Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a • The times given are guidelines which can be varied plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the according to
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 14 Cooking fresh vegetables • When buying vegetables try to ensure that, as far as • Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid. possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or important when you want to cook the vegetables boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave cling whole (e.g. boiled potatoes). film without adding water. • Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean • Af
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 15 Microwave power levels Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level 450 W for dense foods which require a long cooking for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is section. Generally the following recommendations advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat apply: will be tender. 900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, 270 W (Defrost setting) to defrost,
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 16 Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. Cooking time Increasing unit (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time 0-5 minutes 10 seconds varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on 5-10 minutes 30 seconds the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as 10-30 minutes 1 minute shown on the table. 30-90 minutes 5 minutes Example: Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W micr
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 17 Grill & dual grill cooking This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave). 1.GRILL ONLY COOKING This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example: To make toast for 4 minutes. 2. Choose the desired cooking 3. Press the START/QUICK 1. Enter desired cooking time mode by pressing the button once to begin by rotating the TIMER/ COOKING MODE button cooking. WEIGHT/POWER knob. twice. (Grill only).
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 18 Other convenient functions 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL. Example: To cook: 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1) 5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2) STAGE 1 2. Choose the desired 3. Enter the desired power 4. Press the COOKING 1. Enter the desired cooking mode by pressing level by rotating TIMER/ MODE button before cooking time by COOKING
