. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page A MCD2660E Microwave oven Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 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-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 1 Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before operation . . . . .
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 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-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 3 Important safety instructions Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised Service Force technician.
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 4 Important safety instructions Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable. To prevent the turntable from breaking: (a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool. (b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable.
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 5 Oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 5 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 6 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-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 7 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. 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).
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 8 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-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 9 Suitable ovenware Microwave cling film Metal This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 10 Tips & advice Before you start... Cooking times To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven we have put together a few hints and tips for you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside. All the times given in this book are guidelines, which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight and condition of the food (water or fat content etc.).
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 11 Tips & advice Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time The internal temperature of food and drink can be ascertained with a food thermometer. The most important temperatures are specified in the temperature table. Drink / Food Heating drinks (Coffee, Water, Tea, Milk etc.) Heating soup Heating stew Poultry Lamb Pink Well done Roast beef Rare Medium Well done Pork, Veal Internal temperature once cooked Internal temp.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 12 Tips & advice Covering Arrangemant of food Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, microwave cling film or a cover. Foods which are to be crispy, e.g. roasts or chickens, should not be covered. As a general rule, whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven. Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 13 Heating • Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish. • 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. • Remove the lids from firmly closed containers. • When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 14 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-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 15 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-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 16 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-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 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. 1. Enter desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob. 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice. (Grill only). x2 3. Press the START/QUICK button once to begin cooking.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 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 1. Enter the desired cooking mode by pressing level by rotating TIMER/ cooking time by COOKING MODE button WEIGHT/POWER knob.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 19 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 minutes after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion. b.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 20 Auto cook & auto defrost operation AUTOCOOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 2 AUTOCOOK, 6 AUTOCOOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: For example: 1a. AUTO COOK: The AUTO COOK button has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK button once, the display will appear as shown. 1a. 1b.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 21 Auto cook & auto defrost operation Example 1 for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: To cook Gratinated Fish Fillet 1,5 kg using Auto Cook plus Grill 1 (A1-1). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button once. 2. Enter the weights by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob. 3. Press the START/QUICK button once. x1 x1 Check the display. Example 2 for AUTO DEFROST: To defrost Steak 0,2 kg using Auto Defrost (Ad-1). 1.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 22 Auto cook & auto defrost charts BUTTON x1 AUTO COOK WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS PROCEDURE 0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g) AC-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 25. 0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g) AC-2 Cook Mince and Onion (initial temp Mince 5° C) Casserole dish with lid • See recipe for Mince and Onion on page 25.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 23 Auto cook & auto defrost charts BUTTON x1 x2 AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2 WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS PROCEDURE A2-1 Cook French Fried Potatoes Thick type (recommended for conventional ovens) 0,20 - 0,40 kg (50 g) (initial temp -18° C) Flan dish High rack • Remove the frozen french fried potatoes from the package and place them on a flan dish. • Place the dish on the high rack in the oven. • When the audible signals sound, turn over.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 24 Auto cook & 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 below) • 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.
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 29 Cooking charts TABLE: COOKING OF FROZEN SNACKS Frozen snack Potato chips Quantity Setting Power -g-Level250 630 W Pizza 300 Time -Min3-4 8-10 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 400 4-6 4-6 6-7 5-7 Hints Place in a shallow gratin dish and put on the high rack. After approx. 5-6 Min. of grill time turn over. (Thin potato chips need a shorter grill time).
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 30 Recipes ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR COMBINED OPERATION 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. Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 31 Soups & starters France Onion soup Total cooking time: approx. 14 - 17 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) 4 soup bowls (200 ml) Ingredients 1 tbsp butter or margarine 2 onions (100 g), sliced 800 ml meat stock salt & pepper 2 slices of bread for toasting 4 tbsp grated cheese (40 g) Sweden Crab soup Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 32 Soups & starters Spain Mushrooms with rosemary Total cooking time: approx. 10-17 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 litre capacity) Shallow round dish with lid (approx. 22 cm diameter) Ingredients 8 large mushrooms (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 33 Meat, fish & poultry Greece Aubergines stuffed with minced meat Total cooking time: approx. 17-22 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 litre size) Shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 30 cm long) Ingredients 2 aubergines, less stalks (app. 250 g) 3 tomatoes (app.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 34 Meat, fish & poultry Netherlands Meatloaf Total cooking time: approx. 20-23 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 500 g minced meat (half pork, half beef) 3 onions (150 g), finely chopped 1 egg 50 g breadcrumbs salt & pepper 350 ml meat stock 70 g tomato puree 2 potatoes (200 g), diced 2 carrots (200 g), diced 2 tbsp parsley, chopped Austria Stuffed Roast Chicken 2 portions Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 35 Meat, fish & poultry Switzerland Zurich veal stew Total cooking time: approx. 9-14 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 600 g veal fillet 1 tbsp butter or margarine 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 100 ml white wine gravy thickener to make approx. 1/2 litre 300 ml cream 1 tbsp parsley, chopped Italy Veal cutlet with mozzarella Total cooking time: approx. 24-31 minutes Utensils: Shallow square gratin dish with lid (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 36 Meat, fish & poultry France Fillet of sole 2 portions Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensils: Shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 400 g fillet of sole 1 lemon, untreated 2 tomatoes (150 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley, chopped salt & pepper 4 tbsp white wine (30 ml) 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) Italy Quails in cheese & herb sauce Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 37 Meat, fish & poultry Switzerland Fish fillet with cheese sauce Total cooking time: approx. 21-25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 litre capacity) Shallow oval gratin dish (approx. 25 cm long) Ingredients 4 fish fillets (approx. 800 g) (e.g.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 38 Vegetables, noodles, rice & pasta Austria Bread dumplings 5 portions Total cooking time: approx. 8-11 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 Iitre capacity) 5 cups or pudding moulds Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 500 ml milk 200 g dried bread cubes (from approx. 5 bread rolls) 3 eggs Italy Lasagne al forno Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 39 Vegetables, noodles, rice & pasta Italien Tagliatelle with cream & basil sauce 2 portions Total cooking time: approx. 16-22 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Round soufflé dish (approx. 20 cm diam.) Ingredients 1I water 1 tsp salt 200 g tagliatelle 1 clove of garlic 15-20 basil leaves 200 g cream (crème fraîche) 30 g grated Parmesan cheese salt & pepper Switzerland Kohlrabi in dill sauce 2 Portions Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 40 Vegetables, noodles, rice & pasta Switzerland Tessiner risotto Total cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 50 g streaky bacon 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 200 g pudding rice (Arboris) 400 ml meat stock 70 g Sbrinz cheese, grated, (use grated Emmental cheese as a substitute) 1 pinch saffron salt & pepper 1. Cut the bacon into cubes.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 41 Drinks, desserts & cakes Germany Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce Total cooking time: approx. 15-20 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 500 ml milk 40 g sugar 15 g chopped almonds 50 g semolina 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 1 egg white 250 g raspberries 50 ml water 40 g sugar France Pears in chocolate sauce Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 42 Drinks, desserts & cakes Sweden Pistachio rice with strawberries Total cooking time: approx. 27-31 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 125 g long grain rice 150 ml milk 175 ml water 1 vanilla pod 1 pinch salt 50 g sugar 250 g strawberries 40 g sugar 40 ml Cointreau (Orange liqueur, 40 % proof) 200 ml cream 1 egg white 50 g pistachio Netherlands Fiery drink for 30 servings Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 43 Drinks, desserts & cakes Denmark Berry jelly with vanilla sauce Total cooking time: approx. 8-12 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed and sorted 150 g strawberries, washed and sorted 150 g raspberries, washed and sorted 250 ml white wine 100 g sugar 50 ml lemon juice 8 gelatine sheets 300 ml milk flavouring from 1/2 vanilla pod 30 g sugar 15 g cornflour 1. Reserve some of the fruit for decoration.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 44 Drinks, desserts & cakes Great Britain Chocolate cake with ice-cream 12 portions Total cooking time: approx. 15-21 minutes Utensils: Baking tin (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 01/06/2004 08:15 Page 45 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. Control panel Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel.
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 46 What to do if... ... the microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check that - 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 working ? Check that - the door is properly closed, - the door seals and their surfaces are clean, - the START-button has been pressed ...
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 47 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-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 49 Specifications AC Line Voltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Output power: Microwave Grill Dual grill Microwave Grill Microwave Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Turntable Weight Oven lamp : 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase : Minimum 16 A : 1.42 kW : 1.00 kW : 2.
1. AG-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 50 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. Ensure that a 5mm gap is 5 mm 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-72D-UK English 01/06/2004 08:14 Page 51 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 14, on page 5) and routed under the oven.
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