. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page A MCD2660E Microwave oven Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page B Dear Customer, Thank you for buying an AEG-Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG-Electrolux brand name. Before using your AEG-Electrolux 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 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 1 Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before operation . . . . .
1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 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 22/11/2005 13:40 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 22/11/2005 13:40 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 22/11/2005 13:40 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 11 Tips & advice Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time Blanching vegetables 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, etc.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 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 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 27 Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful KG = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes TABLE: HEATING FOOD & DRINK Food / Drink Power -Level900 W 900 W 900 W 900 W 900 W 900 W Time -Minapprox. 1 approx. 1 approx.
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2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 29 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.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 30 Recipes 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 Fillet of sole 2 portions Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensils: Shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 31 Recipes Stuffed ham Total cooking time: approx. 13-18 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) Shallow oval gratin dish (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 32 Recipes Veal cutlet with mozzarella Total cooking time: approx. 24-31 minutes Utensils: Shallow square gratin dish with lid (approx. 25 cm long) Ingredients 2 mozzarella cheese (150 g) 500 g drained, peeled tinned tomatoes 4 veal cutlets (600 g) 20 ml olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, sliced pepper, freshly milled 2 tbsp capers (20 g) oregano, salt Stuffed Roast Chicken 2 portions Total cooking time: approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 33 Recipes Lasagne al forno Total cooking time: approx. 18-25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Shallow, square gratin dish with lid (approx.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 34 Recipes 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 Tip: You can also use frozen fruit once it is defrosted.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 35 Recipes Cheesecake 12 portions Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 minutes Utensils: Round baking tin (approx. 26 cm diam.
2. AG-72D-UK ENGLISH 22/11/2005 13:41 Page 36 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.
1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 37 Service & spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG-Electrolux 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 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 39 Specifications AC Line Voltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Output power: Microwave Grill Microwave/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 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 40 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 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 41 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.
1. AG-72D-UK English 22/11/2005 13:40 Page 42 From the Electrolux Group. The World’s No.1 choice. The Electrolux group is the world’s largest producer of powered appliances for the kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.
