MCD2662E User Manual Microwave Oven
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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 or oven is in ‘Econ’ mode 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 Plu
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.
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 2 1 3 4 5 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Appliance overview 9 Control panel 1 Digital display indicators Grill Microwave 1 Dual 2 Clock Cooking stages 3 4 Plus/Minus 5 Auto defrost bread 6 Auto defrost Weight 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AUTO COOK indicators AUTO COOK button AUTO DEFROST button POWER LEVEL button GRILL button TIMER/WEIGHT knob START/QUICK button STOP button DOOR OPENING button 7 8 9 10
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 Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto defrost feature), use 270 W. The defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever the power level is selected. Microwave power levels Your oven has 6 power levels: Power setting 900 W/ HIGH 630 W 450 W 270 W/ DEFROST 90 W 0W Suggested use Used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.
Microwave operation 15 Note: • When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK button is pressed. • If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER button once. • You can increase or decrease the cooking time during cooking by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
Microwave operation Plus & minus The PLUS and MINUS function enables you to decrease or increase the cooking time when using the automatic programmes. If you prefer boiled potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use MINUS Alternatively, if you prefer boiled potatoes softer, use PLUS . . Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes, well done. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice. x2 2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.3 kg is displayed. 3.
Microwave operation 17 Grill only cooking This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example: To make toast for 4 minutes. 1. Press the grill button once. x1 2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/ anti-clockwise until 4:00 is displayed. 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: Dual grill cooking This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power (90 W to 630 W). The microwave power level is preset to 270 W.
Microwave operation 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 1. Press the power button twice. x2 2. Enter the desired time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 2:30 is displayed. 3. Check the display: Stage 2 1. Press the grill button once. x1 2.
Microwave operation 19 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 Auto Cook Beverage Boiled Potatoes/ Jacket Potatoes Grilled Skewers Gratinated Fish Fillet Grilled Chicken Gratin Symbol Setting Microwave Microwave Microwave + grill Microwave + grill Microwave + grill Microwave + grill Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes. 1.
Microwave operation Auto Defrost Food Meat/Fish/Poultry Bread Symbol Setting Microwave Microwave 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 21 Programme charts Auto cook & auto defrost charts Auto cook Beverage (Tea/Coffee) Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Button 1-6 cups 1 cup = 200 ml Procedure • Place cup towards edge of turntable.
Programme charts Auto defrost Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Meat, fish poultry 0,2 - 1,0 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 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 23 Recipes for auto cook Grill skewers 1. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on 4 wooden skewers. 2. Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the kebab. 3. Place the kebabs on the high rack and cook on AUTO COOK “Grill skewers”. 4 pieces 400 g 100 g 100 g 250 g 100 g 2 tbsp 4 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp pork cutlets, cubed streaky bacon onions, quartered tomatoes, quartered green pepper, cubed oil paprika salt cayenne pepper worcester sauce Gratinated fish fillet, ‘Esterhazy’ 1.
Programme charts Gratinated fish fillet, ‘Italian’ 1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and anchovy butter. 2. Place in a gratin dish. 3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish. 4. Place the tomatoes on top of the cheese. 5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed herbs. 6. Drain the Mozarella, cut into slices and place on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over the cheese. 7. Place the gratin dish on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK “Gratinated fish fillet”. 8.
Programme charts 25 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 Setting 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
Programme charts Cooking, grilling & browning Food Quantity Setting Power -g-Level- Time -Min- Broccoli 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 Peas 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 Carrots 500 Micro 900 W 9-11 Roasts (pork, veal, lamb) 1000 Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Dual Grill Dual Grill Grill Grill Grill Grill 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 450 W Micro Grill Micro Grill Mic
Recipes 27 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 Aubergines stuffed with minced meat 1. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon to leave a shell about 1 cm thick. Dice the scooped out flesh. 2. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and chop. 3. Grease the bottom of the bowl with the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook. 2 min. 900 W 4. Cut the chillies into rings. Retain a third for the garnish. Mix the minced meat with the diced aubergines, onions, tomatoes, chilli rings, garlic and parsley.
Recipes 29 Sole fillets 1. Wash the fish and pat them dry. Remove any bones. 2. Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices. 3. Grease the oven dish with butter. Place the fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with the vegetable oil. 4. Sprinkle parsley over the dish, place the tomato slices on top and season. Place the lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them. 5. Place small pats of butter on top of the lemon, cover and cook. 11-13 min.
Recipes 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. 6-9 min. 900 W 3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream, stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally. 3-5 min. 900 W 4. Stir the mixture after cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. Garnish with parsley.
Recipes 31 Lasagne 1. Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic, minced beef and tomato puree. Season, cover and cook. 5-8 min. 900 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. 13-17 min.
Recipes Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce 1. Put the milk, sugar and almonds into the bowl, cover and cook. 3-5 min. 900 W 2. Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook. 10-12 min. 270 W 3. Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup, and stir into the hot mixture. Beat the egg white until it is stiff and fold into the mixture. Pour the pudding into ramekins. 4. To make the sauce, wash and dry the raspberries, and place into a bowl with the water and sugar. Cover and heat. 2-3 min. 900 W 5.
Care & cleaning 33 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 35 Installation The microwave can be fitted in position A or B: Position A B Niche size W D H Position A Position B 560 x 550 x 450 560 x 550 x 380 560 x 500 x 450 560 x 500 x 380 Measurements in (mm) Conventional oven Installing the appliance 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. 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. 3.
Installation Important: Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer’s installation instructions. Connecting the appliance to the power supply • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
Installation 37 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 39 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 conditions 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 supply
Guarantee information 41 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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