. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page A MC2660E Microwave oven Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page B 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. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 1 Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Before operation . . . . .
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 2 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.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 3 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.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 4 Oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 5 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.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 6 Before operation Using the Stop button Plug in the oven. 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. Touch the STOP button the display will show: x1 To set the clock, see below. Setting the clock There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. 1.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 7 What are microwaves? What are microwaves? The characteristics of microwaves. Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves. Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food. The friction this causes produces heat, which ensures that the food is defrosted, heated, or cooked through.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 8 Suitable ovenware Metal Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food. There are, however, exceptions: small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings). Small metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of ready- cooked meals) can be used.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 9 Tips & advice Testing the food Adding water You can test whether food is cooked in the same way as conventional cookery. Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of water can be cooked in their own juices or by adding just a small amount of water. This will retain many vitamins and minerals in the food. • Using a food thermometer. After cooking or reheating all foods have a certain internal temperature.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 10 Tips & advice Tall containers, flat dishes Stirring Both types of container have the same capacity but cooking times are longer for tall containers than for flat ones. Therefore it is preferable to use dishes that are as flat as possible, with the largest possible flat surface. Only use tall containers for foods that are likely to boil over, e.g. noodles, rice, milk etc.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 11 Heating • Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish. • Remove the lids from firmly closed containers. • Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be covered. • When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 12 Cooking fresh vegetables • When buying vegetables, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes). • Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean them and only then weigh the required quantity for the recipe and chop them up. • Season them as you would normally, but as a rule only add salt after cooking.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 13 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: 450 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender. 900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 14 Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 15 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 900 W power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 270 W power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/ WEIGHT/PORTION knob. 2. Choose the desired power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once. x1 STAGE 2 3.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 16 Other convenient functions 2. QUICK START FUNCTION The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Direct start You can directly start cooking on 900 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 minute after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion. b.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 25/05/2004 09:40 Page 17 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 4 AUTO COOK, 3 COOK FROM FROZEN and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: Menu number 1a. For example: 1a. AUTO COOK 1: The AUTO COOK 1 button has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK 1 button once, the display will appear as shown.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 25/05/2004 09:40 Page 18 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation Example 1 for AUTO COOK 2: To cook 1,5 kg (3 units) of Fish Fillet with Sauce using Auto Cook 2 (A2-1). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK 2 button once. 2. Enter the quantity by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise. 3. Press the START/QUICK button once. x1 x1 Check the display. Example 2 for COOK FROM FROZEN: To cook Frozen Gratin 0,6 kg using Cook From Frozen (FC-3).
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 19 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts BUTTON x1 AUTO COOK NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS PROCEDURE 0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3) A1-1 Cook Chicken Pan with (initial temp Chicken 5° C) Gratin dish with Vegetables microwave cling film • See recipe for Chicken Pan with Vegetables on page 22. 0,5 kg - 1,5 kg * (1 - 3) A1-2 Cook Mince and Onion (initial temp Mince 5° C) Casserole dish with lid • See recipe for Mince & Onion on page 22.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 20 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts BUTTON COOK FROM FROZEN NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS FC-1 Cook Frozen Vegetables x1 0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) Bowl & lid e.g. Brussel sprouts, Casserole dish & microwave cling film or green beans, peas, lid mixed vegetables, broccoli x2 x3 20 FC-2 Cook Frozen Ready Meals Stirrable type e.g. Noodles, Bolognese, Chinese Menus.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 21 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts BUTTON AUTO DEFROST NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS Ad-1 Defrost Steak and Chops 0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18° C) (See note on page 22) • Place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 22 Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts NOTE: Auto Defrost 1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer. 2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape. 3. After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil. 4. For Ad-1 and Ad-3 arrange the food in the oven as shown: 5. Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy.
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2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 24 Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon l.p. = large pinch s.p. = small pinch Cup = cupful g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre DF = deep frozen Sach.
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2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 27 Soups Spain Avocado soup Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 3 avocados (600 g of flesh) lemon juice 700 ml meat stock 70 ml cream salt & pepper Sweden Crab soup Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 28 Meat, fish & poultry Austria Roast chicken with stuffing 2 Portions Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 29 Meat, fish & poultry Holland Mince and onions Total cooking time: approx. 20-23 minutes Utensils: Bowl with cover (2 l capacity) Ingredients 500 g minced meat (half pork, half beef) 3 onions (150 g), finely chopped 1 egg 50 g white breadcrumbs salt & pepper 350 ml meat stock 70 g tomato purée 2 potatoes (200 g), diced 2 carrots (200 g), diced 2 tbsps chopped parsley Germany Spicy turkey fricassee 2 servings Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 30 Meat, fish & poultry Spain Stuffed ham Total cooking time: approx. 16-20 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Flat oval soufflé dish (about 32 cm long) Ingredients 150 g leaf spinach, with stalks removed 150 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content 50 g grated Emmental cheese pepper paprika 8 slices of cooked ham (400 g) 125 ml water 125 ml cream 2 tbsps flour (20 g) 2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 31 Meat, fish & poultry France Sole fillets Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensils: Shallow, oval oven dish with lid (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 400 g sole fillets 1 lemon, whole 2 tomatoes (150 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine for greasing 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley, chopped salt & pepper 4 tbsps white wine (30 ml) 2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g) 1. Wash the sole fillets and pat them dry. Remove any bones. 2.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 32 Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings Switzerland Kohlrabi in dillsauce Total cooking time: approx. 101/2-131/2 minutes 2 servings Utensils: 2 Bowls with lids (capacity 1 l) Ingredients 400 g kohlrabi, sliced (approx.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 33 Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings Italy Lasagne al forno Total cooking time: approx. 18-25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Shallow square soufflé mould with lid (approx.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 34 Vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings Austria Bread dumplings Total cooking time: approx. 8-11 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 5 cups or ramekins Ingredients 2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), chopped finely approx. 500 ml milk 200 g cubes of dry bread (from about 5 bread rolls) 3 eggs 1. Put the bread cubes in a bowl and pour the milk over it. 2. Spread the fat over the base of the bowl, add the diced onions, cover and heat.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 35 Drinks, desserts & cakes Netherlands Hot punch For 10 servings Ingredients 500 ml white wine 500 ml dry red wine 500 ml rum, 54 % vol 1 unwaxed orange 3 sticks of cinnamon 75 g sugar 10 tsp klontjes (crystallised sugar lumps) England Chocolate cake Total cooking time: 15-21 minutes Utensils: Round cake dish (diam.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 36 Drinks, desserts & cakes France Pears in chocolate sauce Total cooking time: approx. 8-13 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Ingredients 4 pears (600 g) 60 g sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g) 1 tbsps pear liqueur, 30 % vol 150 ml water 130 g dark chocolate 100 g crème fraîche 1. Peel the pears whole. 2. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, the pear liqueur and the water into the bowl, stir, cover and heat. 1-2 min.
2. AG-32D-UK ENGLISH 20/05/2004 12:01 Page 37 Drinks, desserts & cakes Germany Cheesecake makes 12 portions Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 minutes Utensils: Spring form pan (approx.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 38 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.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 39 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.
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1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 41 Specifications AC Line Voltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Output power: Microwave Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Turntable Weight Oven lamp : 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase : Minimum 10 A Microwave : 1.3 kW Microwave : 900 W (IEC 60705) : 2450 MHz : 592 mm (W) x 460 mm (H) x 437 mm (D) : 342 mm (W) x 207 mm (H) x 368 mm (D) * : 26 litres * : ø 325 mm, glass : approx.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 42 Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard. 4. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. 5 mm Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see diagram). 5. Fix the oven in position with the screws provided.
1. AG-32D-UK English 20/05/2004 11:46 Page 43 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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