MC1751E / MC1761E Microwave oven Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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.
Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire. The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high, or cooking times that are too long, may overheat foods resulting in a fire. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
Important safety instructions To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling: WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off. Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.
Oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Front trim Oven lamp Control panel Door opening button Waveguide cover Oven cavity Seal packing Door seals and sealing surfaces Fixing points (4 points) Ventilation openings Outer cover Rear cabinet Power supply cord support clip Power supply cord 14 13 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (15) Turntable (16) Turntable support (17) 4 fixing screws (not shown).
Control panel 1 2 1 Digital Display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation. Stir Turn over Weight Microwave power level 3 Cooking in progress 3 TIMER/WEIGHT knob 4 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button 5 AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button Press to select one of the 12 automatic programmes.
Before operation Using the Stop button Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Touch the STOP button the display will show: 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. x1 To set the clock, see below. Setting the clock There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. 1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button down for 3 seconds.
What are microwaves? Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food to oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or cooked. Suitable ovenware Glass & ceramic glass Browning dish Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not, however, contain any metal (e.g. lead crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g.
Tips & advice Time settings Large & small quantities In general the thawing, heating and cooking times are significantly shorter than when using a conventional cooker or oven. For this reason you should adhere to the recommended times given in this book. It is better to set the times too short, rather than too long. Test the food after it has been cooked. It is better to have to cook something for a little longer than to overcook it.
Tips & advice Browning agents After more than 15 minutes cooking time food acquires a brownness, although this is not comparable to the deep brownness and crispness obtained through conventional cooking. In order to obtain an appetising brown colour you can use browning agents. For the most part they simultaneously act as seasoning agents. In the following table you will find some suggestions for substances you might use for browning and some of the uses to which you might put them.
Tips & advice Turning/stirring Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them. Small amounts... defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily.
Microwave power levels Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply: 800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish, etc. 560 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.
Other convenient functions 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook: 5 minutes on 800 W power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 240 W power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT knob. 2. Choose the desired power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once. x1 STAGE 2 3. Enter desired time by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT knob. 4.
Other convenient functions 2. QUICK COOK FUNCTION The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Direct start You can directly start cooking on 800 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/QUICK button. NOTE: To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion. b.
Automatic operation The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 7 AUTOCOOK menus and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: 1. Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once, the display will appear as shown. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 15 - 16 “AUTOMATIC charts”.
Automatic charts BUTTON x1 AUTOCOOK NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS AC-1 Cook 0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g) Frozen Vegetables (initial temp -18° C) e.g.
Automatic charts BUTTON AUTO DEFROST NO. WEIGHT(Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS Ad-1 Defrost Steak and Chops 0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) (See note below) • Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. • When the audible signal sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with small pieces of aluminium foil. • After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
Recipes for automatic AC-6 & AC-7 FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (AC-6) Fish fillet with piquant sauce Ingredients 0,4 kg 0,8 kg 1,2 kg 140 g 40 g 4g 12 g 1 tsp 280 g 80 g 8g 24 g 1-2 tsp 420 g 120 g 12 g 36 g 2 tsp 200 g 400 g 600 g Preparation 1. Mix ingredients for the sauce. 2. Place the fish fillet in a round gratin dish with the canned tomatoes (drained) thin ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt. corn 3. Spread the sauce on the fish fillet. chilli sauce 4.
Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED DF = deep frozen MW = microwave MWO = microwave oven min = minutes sec = seconds dm = diameter KG = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre DFC = dry fat content tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon l.p. = large pinch s.p. = small pinch Cup = cupful Sach.
Cooking charts TABLE: DEFROSTING Food Quantity Power Time -g-Setting- -Min- Roast meat (e.g. pork, beef, lamb, veal) Steaks, escalopes, cutlets, liver Goulash Sausages, 8 4 Duck, turkey 1500 1000 500 200 500 600 300 1500 80 W 80 W 80 W 80 W 240 W 240 W 240 W 80 W 58-64 42-48 19-23 4-5 8-12 6-9 4-5 48-52 Chicken 1200 80 W 39-43 1000 80 W 33-37 200 800 400 300 80 250 750 100-150 150 240 W 240 W 240 W 240 W 240 W 240 W 240 W 80 W 80 W 80 W 240 W 240 W 4-5 9-12 7-10 6-8 app.
Cooking charts TABLE: COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES Vegetable Leaf Spinach Cauliflower Quantity Power Time -g- -Setting- -Min- Green peppers Boiled potatoes (skins on) Leeks Red cabbage 300 800 500 500 500 300 500 500 250 500 500 300 500 500 500 500 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 5-7 15-17 10-12 9-11 8-10 9-11 9-11 9-11 5-7 10-12 10-12 7-9 7-9 9-11 9-11 15-17 Brussels sprouts Boiled Potatoes (salted) 500 500 800 W 800 W 9-11 9-11 Celery W
Recipes Germany Camembert toast Total cooking time: approx. 11/2-21/2 minutes Utensils: Ingredients 4 slices of bread for toasting 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 150 g camembert 4 tsp cranberry jelly cayenne pepper Netherlands Mushroom soup Total cooking time: approx.
Recipes Switzerland Zürich veal in cream Total cooking time: approx. 11-15 minutes Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 600 g veal fillet 1 tbsp butter or margarine 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 100 ml white wine seasoned gravy browning, for approx. 1/2 l gravy 300 ml cream 1 tbsp parsley, chopped France Sole fillets Total cooking time: approx. 13-16 minutes Utensils: Shallow, oval oven dish with microwave cling film (approx.
Recipes Italy Lasagne Total cooking time 22-26 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Shallow square soufflé mould with lid (approx 20 x 20 x 6 cm) Ingredients 300 g tinned tomatoes 50 g ham, finely cubed 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 250 g minced meat (beef) 2 tbsp mashed tomato (30 g) salt & pepper oregano, thyme, basil, nutmeg 150 ml cream (crème fraîche) 100 ml milk 50 g grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease th
Recipes Spain Baked potatoes Total cooking time 12-16 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) China plate Ingredients 4 medium sized potatoes (400 g) 100 ml water 60 g ham, cut into fine cubes 1/2 onion (25 g) finely cubed 75-100 ml milk 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (20 g) salt & pepper 2 tbsp grated Emmental cheese Denmark Fruit Jelly with vanilla sauce Total cooking time 10-13 minutes Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity) Dish with lid (1 l capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed and s
Care & cleaning CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Oven exterior The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel. Oven controls Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the oven controls. Care should be taken when cleaning the oven control.
Service & spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at: www.serviceforce.co.uk When you contact the Service Force Centre they will need the following information: 1.
Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
Specifications AC Line Voltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Output power: Microwave Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Microwave Microwave MC1751E MC1761E Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Turntable Weight Oven lamp : 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase : Minimum 10 A : 1.2 kW : 800 W (IEC 60705) : 2450 MHz : 492 mm (W) x 370 mm (H) x 316 mm (D) : 592 mm (W) x 370 mm (H) x 316 mm (D) : 285 mm (W) x 202 mm (H) x 298 mm (D) * : 17 litres * : ø 272 mm, glass : approx. 15.
Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. This oven is designed to fit into a 360mm high cupboard as standard. When fitting into a 350mm high cupboard:Unscrew and remove the 4 feet from the bottom of the oven. There are 3 tall feet and 1 short foot. Replace the 3 tall feet with those provided in the accessory pack. Do not replace the short foot. 3.
Installation CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can (A) be unplugged easily in an emergency. • The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard. • The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 13, on page 4) and routed under the oven.
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