AEG 1231 E manual

AUS ERF AHRUNG GUT Gebr auchsanweisung Notice d’utilisation Oper ating instructions Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni per l’uso Mikr owellengerät D Four à micr o-ondes F Micr owave oven t Magnetr on N Appar ecchio a micr oonde I MICROMA T 123 1 E AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: // www .aeg.hausgeraete.de ©Copyright b[...]

70 Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG micr owave for the fir st time, please read the instruction book thoroughly . This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offer s. It will also ensur e trouble- free oper ation and minimize unnecessary [...]

Contents 71 t Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Safety Instruction s General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 For trouble fr ee and safe oper ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

72 Ecologically r esponsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials AEG microwave ovens r equir e effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. P ackaging materials (e.g. foil or styr ofoam) can place children at risk. Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging ma[...]

73 t Gener al ·T he appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turn- table support inserted. · Only suitable micr owave ovenware should be used. · T o pr otect the appliance against corrosion fr om moistur e (conden- sation) in the cavity or on the door , wipe these areas dry after each use. · Do not leave the appliance unattended[...]

74 Safety instructions · · Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the con- tainer to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperatur e is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even but slightly , the liquid may then suddenly vigor ously boil over or spurt - with th[...]

75 t · · Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensur e uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the temper atur e before fe eding your child. · · The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenwar e. For this reason always use oven gloves for handling[...]

76 Gener al oper ating instructions Suitable ovenwar e X suitable - non suitable 1 ) excluding silver , gold, platinum or metal decor ation 2 ) does not include glaze containing metal 3 ) please note the maximum temper ature stated by the manufactur er Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrost- Heating Cooking ing Ovenproof glass and cer amic dis[...]

77 t What else to note... · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities also vary . For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to defrost, heat or cook will also vary . As a general rule : Double the power = nearly double the time Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always select the shorter coo[...]

78 Installing and Connecting Build-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appr opriate mounting frame. Note the r elevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the lift- door . Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instruc[...]

79 t Pr oduct Description The appliance A Control panel B Turntable C Door seal D Door latch and catch E Viewing window F Interior lighting PROGRAMME STAR T/QUICK LÖSCHEN LEISTUNG TÜRÖFFNER DREHTELLER AUS 8 8 8 8 ZEIT/GEWICHT 1000 W A F B E C D[...]

80 Product description The contr ol panel A Display for time of day , cooking time, function mode, power etc. B Multi-function button SET to display the selected microwave power , defrosting and cooking times, etc. C P ower knob with signal light to select microwave power . D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight when using automatic[...]

81 t A A c c c c e e s s s s o o r r i i e e s s The turntable and turntable sup- port should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take car e to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during ope- ration. Do not try to rotate the r oller ring manually , as you could damage the drive s[...]

82 Befor e using the appliance Setting the clock Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash « 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 » and then « A A E E G G » . The dots between the digits blink rapidly . 3. While keeping the multi-func- tion button SET pressed, set the time of day with the rotary knob 1) . Release the but[...]

83 t «At a glance» oper ating instructions Action 1. Press door open button . 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door . 4. Select according to the instructions given on the following pages. 5 . If r equired : switch off the turntable . 6 . Press the START -button . 7 . End of cooking sequence. Comments The door opens. The door will c[...]

84 ‘ At a glance... ’ Action : · Open the door by pressing the door e.g. for stirring. · Shut the door and press the START button · Pr ess the CLEAR button . · Modify the selected cooking time: turn the r otary knob clockwise or counterclockwise. · Modify the selected microwave power: rotate the power knob · Press multi-function button SE[...]

85 t Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 850 W att 1. Set the requir ed microwave power by turning the power knob . The signal lamp lights up. The time of day disappears fr om the display and the requir ed microwave power appear s: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 850 2. Set the requir ed coo[...]

86 Modes of operation 1 000 Watt - Heating liquids 850 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, 7 00 Watt - stewing, etc. - cooking vegetables - cooking dishes 600 Watt - defrosting and heating of deep fr ozen ready 500 Watt made meals - heating refrigerated r eady made meals - finish cooking casseroles - cooking egg based dishes 450 Wat[...]

87 t Progr ammes for defrosting, cooking and combination cooking ar e available. After having selected the progr amme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the pr ogramming is done automatically . The following gives you an overview of which food can be defrosted and/or cooked with which progr amme. Automatic defrost 1 ) Cover legs and [...]

88 Modes of operation Automatic cooking progr ammes Progr amme Food categories Fresh vegetables I Fresh vegetables II Frozen vegetables Examples Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriac Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower , broccoli Carrots, cauliflower , Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli Weight fr om - to[...]

89 t How to use automatic pr ogrammes Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic progr ammes : until the desired pr ogramme appear s in the display . 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight . d1 1000 3. Press the ST ART button. The display shows the necessary time. 24:45 4. If you want to modify the set- tings, you have to[...]

90 Modes of operation How to set The Quick- Start button provides full micr owave power for from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 second-intervals. Each time you push the Quick -START button , the pr ogramme time is incr ea- sed by 30 seconds. Example : heating a cup of water (1 min. 30 sec.) 1. Press the START -button three times. [...]

91 t The minute timer with alarm can also be used as a general purpose reminder . For example, you could use it to set the time it takes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob . The timer works without switching on the appliance, as long as no other functions have been selected. How to set: 1. Select microwave power « 0 0 » u sing the P [...]

92 D ish Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Meat Whole meat 500 150 12-20 1 0-20 T urn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 200 150 5-7 5-1 0 T urn once. Mixed chopped 50 0 150 12-20 1 0-20 Remove defr osted chopped meat meat after half the time. Goulash 500[...]

93 t Description Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Bread Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 2-4 3-5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Wholemeal, 1 slice 150 1-2 3-5 Defr ost in a covered container . mixed, rye (60-80 g) loaf 5 0 0 1 5 0 8-12 1 0-15 Cover cutting surface. P astry Dry cakes eg cakes 3 0 0 8 0 5 - 8 30[...]

94 Cooking charts and tips Description Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion vege- ca. 200 8 50 1- 2 2- 3 Heat in covered container , tables, potatoes stir once. or rice 1 cup soup c a. 1000 1-2 2-3 Heat clear soup uncovered, 200 ml cover thick soups. Stir . Drinks Milk or baby 200 ml 100 0 1 /2 -1[...]

95 t Description Weight Liquid P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) added (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 850 6-8 2 Dot with butter . Frozen 300 1/8 l 850 5-7 2 Stalks facing outwar ds. broccoli . Mushrooms 25 0 none 850 3-5 2 Cut into slices. Frozen peas 300 1/2 cup 850 5-7 2 and carrots Carrots 25 0 2-3 tsp 850 6-1 0 2 Cu[...]

96 Cooking charts and tips Cooking of meat and poultry Description Quantity P ower Duration Remarks/Hints (g) (Watt) (min.) P ork P ork chop 3 pieces 1. 750 6-8 Sear , then turn 37 0 g 2. 600 12-14 P oultry Chicken 1 000 750 12-14 Cook covered, add no liquid Pr actical tips for use General · After switching off your appliance, let food stand insid[...]

97 t Defrosting of butter , pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese –Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust out- side. This will give a more even r esult. –Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or acces- sories before defr osting Defrosting of fruit and vegetables – Fruit and vegetables that are to be used r aw [...]

98 Cooking charts and tips T est procedur es (Microwave output power 1 000 Watt) The quality and operation of micr owave ovens are established by recognised test institutes by testing specific dishes. DIN P ower Time Standing Comments 1) Nr . 44 566 (mins) time P art 2 (mins) Defrost and cook 850 Watt 7-9 3 Cover . Halfway through fish fillet cooki[...]

99 t Cleaning and car e The Appliance Exterior Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warm detergent solution. Do not use abrasive cleaning substances, str ong detergents or coar se abrasive cleaning materials. Cooking area The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as you don't use scouring pads[...]

100 What to do if... ..the microwave appliance is not working pr operly ? Check that –the fuses in the fuse cupboard ar e 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 th[...]

101 t When contacting AEG Service Department, please quote the E - Number and F-Number which you will find on the appliance's rating plate – or if available – the PNC (see arrow). Quoting these numbers enables the service department to identify the requir ed spare part so that the tech- nician can repair the oven on his fir st visit. This [...]