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Contents 3 Contents Important safety instructions 4 Appliance overview Microwave oven & accessories Control panel 8 8 9 Before first use Econ mode Setting the clock Adjusting the time when the clock is set Using the stop button Child safety lock 10 10 10 11 11 11 Microwave cooking advice Food characteristics Cooking techniques Microwave safe cookware 12 12 12 13 Microwave operation Microwave cooking Manual defrosting Microwave power levels Kitchen timer Add 30 seconds Plus & minus Multiple sequenc
Important safety instructions 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 5 b) The hinges and door safety latches; check to make sure they are not broken or loose. c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they have not been damaged. d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there are no dents. e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are not damaged. Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself.
Important safety instructions Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding: 1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating. 2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil into the liquid whilst reheating. 3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
Important safety instructions 7 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy. Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. selfheating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot. Other warnings Never modify the oven in any way.
Appliance overview Appliance overview Microwave oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Appliance overview 9 Control panel 1 Digital display indicators Microwave Clock Cooking stages Plus/Minus 2 Auto defrost bread 3 Auto defrost 4 Weight 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 AUTO COOK indicators AUTO COOK button AUTO DEFROST button POWER LEVEL button TIMER/WEIGHT knob START/QUICK button STOP button DOOR OPENING button 5 6 7 8 9 Downloaded From Microwave-Manual.
Before first use Before first use Econ mode The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode (‘Econ’). 1. Plug in the oven. 2. The display will be blank. 3. Open the door and the power comes on. 4. Close the door and ‘Econ’ will be displayed. 5. The display will count down from 3:00 to zero. 6. When zero is reached, the oven goes into ‘Econ’ mode and the display goes blank. 7. To cancel ‘Econ’ mode, set the clock. 8.
Before first use 11 Adjusting the time when the clock is set or oven is in ‘Econ’ mode Example: To set the clock to 12:45. 1. Open the door. 2. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour. 3. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes. 4. Press the START/QUICK button once. 5. Check the display: Using the STOP button Use the STOP button to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2.
Microwave cooking advice Microwave cooking advice Microwave cooking To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware. Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones as the food in the corners tends to overcook. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
Microwave cooking advice 13 Microwave safe cookware Cookware Microwave Comments safe Aluminium foil / / Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from foil containers overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully. Browning dishes Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given.
Microwave operation Microwave operation Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of cooking time as shown in the table. Cooking time 0-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-30 minutes 30-90 minutes Increasing unit 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto defrost feature), use 240 W.
Microwave operation 15 Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power. 1. Press the power level button twice. x2 2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti-clockwise until 2:30 is displayed. 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: Important: If the power level is not selected, HIGH/800 W is automatically set. Note: • When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically.
Microwave operation Add 30 seconds The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions: 1. Direct Start You can directly start cooking on 800 W/HIGH microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/QUICK button. x1 2. Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation. x1 Note: • You cannot use this function during AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST.
Microwave operation Note: To cancel PLUS / MINUS, press the power level key 3 times. If you select PLUS the display will show . If you select MINUS, the display will show . Multiple sequence cooking A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using MICROWAVE. Example: To cook: 5 minutes on 800 W power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 240 W power (Stage 2) Stage 1 1. Press the power button once. x1 2. Enter the desired time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 5:00 is displayed. 3.
Microwave operation Auto cook & auto defrost operation AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 6 AUTO COOK and 2 AUTO DEFROST menus. Auto Cook Food Beverage Boiled Potatoes/ Jacket Potatoes Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Frozen Ready Meals Fish Fillet with Sauce Symbol Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice. x2 2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.
Microwave operation 19 Auto Defrost Food Meat/Fish/Poultry Bread Symbol Example: To defrost 0.2 kg of bread. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button twice. x2 2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.2 is displayed. 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display.
Programme charts Programme charts Auto cook & auto defrost charts Auto cook Beverage (Tea/Coffee) Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Button 1-4 cups 1 cup=200 ml Procedure • Place cup towards edge of turntable. x1 Boiled and jacket potatoes 0,1 - 0,8 kg (100 g) Bowl and lid Frozen vegetables 0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g) Bowl and lid Fresh vegetables 0.
Programme charts Auto defrost Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Meat, fish poultry 0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g) Flan dish Button Procedure x1 (Whole fish, fish steaks, fish fillets, chicken legs, chicken breast, minced meat, steak, chops, burgers, sausages) Bread 21 0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g) Flan dish x2 • Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. • When the audible bell sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.
Programme charts Recipes for auto cook Fish fillet with piquant sauce 1. Mix ingredients for the sauce. 2. Place the fish fillet in a round gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt. 3. Spread the sauce on the fish fillet. 4. Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK, “Fish fillet with sauce”. 5. After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Programme charts 23 Cooking charts Abbreviations used tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful KG = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes Heating food & drink Food/ Drink Quantity Power -g/ml- -Level- Milk 1 cup Water 1 cup 6 cups 1 dish One plate meal (vegetables, meat and trimmings) Soup / stew Vegetables Meat, 1 slice* Fish fillet* Cake, 1 slice Baby food, 1 jar Melting margarine or butter* Melting chocolate Time -Min- Method 150 150 900 1000 400 800
Programme charts Defrosting & cooking Food Fish fillet One plate meal Quantity -g- Power -Level- Time -Min- 300 400 800 W 800 W 10-12 9-11 Method cover cover, stir after 6 minutes Standing time -Min2 2 Cooking meat & fish Food Roasts (pork, veal, lamb) Roast beef (medium) Fish fillet Quantity Power -g-Level1000 1500 1000 200 800 W 400 W 800 W 400 W 800 W 400 W 800 W Time -Min19-21* 11-14 33-36* 13-17 9-11* 5-7 3-4 Method season to taste, place in a shallow flan dish, turn over after*
Recipes 25 Recipes All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise stated. Adapting recipes for the microwave oven If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this book.
Recipes Ratatouille 1. Place the olive oil and garlic in the bowl. Add the prepared vegetables, except the artichoke hearts, and season with pepper. Add the bouquet garni, cover and cook, stirring once. 19-21 min. 800 W For the last 5 min, add the artichoke hearts and cook. 2. Season the ratatouille to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the bouquet garni before serving. After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Recipes 27 Zürich veal stew 1. Cut the veal into strips. 2. Grease the dish with the butter. Put the meat and onion into the dish, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking. 7-10 min. 800 W 3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream, stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally. 4-5 min. 800 W 4. Stir the mixture after cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. Garnish with parsley.
Recipes Lasagne 1. Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic, minced beef and tomato puree. Season, cover and cook 7-9 min. 800 W 2. Mix the crème fraiche with the milk, Parmesan cheese, herbs, oil and spices. 3. Grease the dish and cover the bottom with about 1/3 of the pasta. Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce. Repeat and finish with the remaining pasta. Cover the pasta with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook with the lid on. 15-17 min.
Care & cleaning 29 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. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
What to do if . . . & Specifications What to do if . . Problem The microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check if . . . • The fuses in the fuse box are working. • There has not been a power outage. • If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician. The microwave mode is not • The door is properly closed. working ? • The door seals and their surfaces are clean. • The START/QUICK-button has been pressed.
Installation 31 Installation The microwave can be fitted in position A, B, C or D: Position A B+C D Niche size W D H 560 x 550 x 360 462 x 300 x 350 462 x 300 x 360 560 x 300 x 350 560 x 300 x 360 462 x 500 x 350 462 x 500 x 360 560 x 500 x 350 560 x 500 x 360 Position A Position B Position C E Position D D Conventional oven Measurements in (mm) Installing the appliance 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2.
Installation Safe use of the appliance If fitting the microwave in position B or C (see diagram on page 31): • The cupboard must be a minimum of 500mm (E) above the worktop & must not be installed directly above a hob. • This appliance has been tested and approved for use near domestic gas, electric and induction hobs only. • Sufficient space between hob and microwave should be allowed to prevent overheating of microwave oven, surrounding cupboard and accessories.
Installation 33 Electrical connections WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 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 in another part of your home.
Environmental information Environmental information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials AEG-Electrolux microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk. Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled.
Service & spare parts 35 Service & spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEGElectrolux 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.
Guarantee information Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions • • • • • • We, AEG-Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG-Electrolux 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 suppl
Guarantee information 37 European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: • The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. • The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. • This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
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