AEG MCD_274 manual

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Oper ating instructions Micr owave oven MCD_274 900W E MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 1[...]

2 Dear customer , Thank you for buying an AEG micr owave oven and putting your trust in the AEG br and name. Befor e using your AEG micr owave for the fir st time, please r ead 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 tr ouble- fr ee oper ation and [...]

3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instruction s General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For trouble fr ee and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4 Contents Cooking charts and Tips Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Micr owave and Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 UK Ecologically r esponsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances P ackaging materials AEG microwave ovens r equire effective packaging to pr otect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. P ackaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place childr en at risk. Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging[...]

6 Gener al · T he appliance should only be oper ated with the turntable and turntable support inserted. · Only suitable microwave ovenwar e should be used. · T o pr otect the appliance against corr osion from moistur e (con densation) in the cavity or on the door , wipe these ar eas dry after each use. · Do not leave the appliance unattended wh[...]

7 UK · When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and bever ages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could r esult in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid - with the ri sk of scalding the u ser . To pr event this possibility the following steps s hould be taken: 1. Avoid us[...]

8 Do not use your micr owave oven for the following : · to boil eggs or escar gots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» in a microwave oven as long as the yolks ar e pricked. · to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or deep frying) and drinks containing a high percentage of alcohol - ther e i s danger of [...]

9 UK • The viewing window heats up during grilling (and combination grilling and microwave cooking), so keep small children away fr om the appliance. • T o close the door when the viewing window is hot, press the on the lower right-hand side of the door . • The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the shelf r acks, the turntable and the [...]

10 3 Gener al oper ating instructions Suitable ovenwar e X suitable - non suitable 1 ) excluding silver , gold, platinum or metal decoration 2 ) does not include glaze containing metal 3 ) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer 4 ) do not use the grill shelf together with metal recipients. Ovenware material Mode of operation[...]

11 UK What else to note... · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textur es. The quantities also vary . For these reasons the time and amount of ener gy needed to defr ost, heat or cook will also vary . As a general rule : Double the power = nearly half the time Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always s elect the shorter [...]

12 Installation and Connection Installation 1. Remove any promotion label fr om the door . 2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be str ong enough to safely bear the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the contents. T o avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. 3. Keep the oven a[...]

13 UK 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 appr opriate plug fitted. • Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut [...]

14 Pr oduct Description The appliance 1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 2 Viewing window . Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3 Oven door . The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. 4 Latch hook. 5 Safety interlock system. 6 Contr ol panel. 7 T urntable. Made of special hea[...]

15 UK The contr ol panel 1. Display window Ð showing time of day and cooking time. 2. Quick Set Ð Clock, for setting the clock. 3. Grill Ð 1300W . 4. Grill + Micro Ð 150W or 450W Micro + Grill. 5. Auto Defrost – Auto Defrost by weight. 6. Reduce Power Ð T o reduce power to desired microwave power level. 7. Clear/Stop Ð Stop. For interruptin[...]

T urntable In stallation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagr am. Make sure that turntable hub is secur ely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the turntable upside down. • Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking. ?[...]

17 UK Setting the clock Example: 4:30 hrs When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power r esumes after a power interruption, the number s in the display r eset to “ 00:00 ” . This 12 hour digital clock allows you to set it fr om “ 01:00 ” to 12:59 ” T o set: 4:30 hrs 1. T ouch Clock pad ”0:00” will flash in the display[...]

18 0 «At a glance» oper ating instructions Action 1. Pr ess door open. 2. Place food on the turntable. 3. Shut the door . 4. Select according to the instructions given in the following pages. 5. Pr ess the ST ART button 6. End of cooking sequence • Pr ess the clear/stop button once. AND/OR Open the door by pressing the door , e.g. for stirring [...]

19 UK Action • Modify the selected cooking time/weight: turn the rotary knob clockwise or anticlockwi se • Modify the selected micr owave power . Press the REDUCE POWER button. • Oper ation of the grill by press ing the GRILL button. • Auto Defr ost and Autocook progr ammes. Comments The cooking time/weight in the dis play changes when turn[...]

Kitchen timer The kitchen timer can also be used as a gener al purpose reminder . For example you could use it to set the time it takes to boil the egg that you ar e cooking on the hob . Micr owave only In this mode, microwaves gener ate heat directly in the food. This mode is highly suitable for warming, for example, r eady cooked food and drinks,[...]

21 UK Kitchen Timer Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes 1 1 times indicated in the display 2. T urn the Rotary knob to ” 7:00 ” will be indicated in the display the right until 7:00 is indicated in the display 3. T ouch Start pad ”4:30” will be indicated in the display . Time of day is now set. Micr owave P ower cooking • This[...]

22 Modes of Oper ation Micr owave P ower setting Guide 900 Watt High, Max. power - boiling liquids - baking fish or vegetables - preheating a br owning dish 8 10 W att Reheat - baking cakes - reheating precooked foods 450 Watt Simmer - completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts. - completing the cooking cycle of some – casseroles and stews – ba[...]

23 UK Grill cooking • This method is ideal for toasting br ead or muffins. • Remember the oven will be hot. Place all food on the grilling r ack. • Grill cooking can be set to a maximum of 35 minutes Example: To set the micr owave to Grill for 15 minutes 1. T ouch Grill pad “Grill” will be indicated in the display 2. T urn the Rotary knob[...]

24 Modes of Oper ation Autodefr ost • The Autodefrost by weight featur e is an accurate defrosting method for fr ozen meat, poultry of fish. Example: To defr ost 400g of minced meat: 1. T ouch Autodefr ost pad “ dEF3 ” will be indicated in the display 2. T urn the Rotary knob to ” 0.4 ” will be indicated in the display the right until 0.4[...]

25 UK Autocook pr ogr ammes • The Autocook progr ammes allow you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods. • Oper ation is very easy . Simply touch the appropriate key the corr ect amount of times (see dir ections below) and touch START . • VERY IMPORTANT! For best results , please follow the guidelines below:- POPCORN, 1 00g[...]

26 Modes of Oper ation Autocook progr ammes SOUP , to reheat 250ml fr om fridge temperatur e: SOUP , to reheat 250ml fr om fridge temperatur e: 1. P our the soup into a suitable bowl. 2. T urn the Rotary knob to the left until “SOUP” lights up in the display 3. T ouch Start pad Cooking time will count down. PLA TE OF FOOD, to r eheat 225g - 400[...]

27 UK Autocook progr ammes Example: To cook a “r eady meal”, 350g from fridge temper ature 1. Place the plate with food on the turntable. 2. T urn the Rotary knob to the left until “PLA2” lights up in the display 3. T ouch Start pad Cooking time will count down. BAKED POT AT OES, To bake 1 - 3 potatoes, 2 15g - 240g 1. T o bake one potato ,[...]

28 Modes of Oper ation Autocook progr ammes CHICKEN PIECES, To cook chicken pieces 300g - 350g fr om fridge temperatur e 1. Place the chicken pieces on the low rack pr ovided 2. T urn the Rotary knob to the left until “CHIC ” lights up in the display 3. T ouch Start pad Cooking time will count down. NB: There is a pause in the middle of the Aut[...]

29 UK Food (180W) Standing Prepar ation time (mins) Bread Small loaf 8 -10 min 1 0 - 15 Place on microwave pr oof rack or kitchen paper . Turn over halfway thr ough defrosting time. Sliced large loaf 10 - 13 min 1 0 Place on microwave proof r ack or kitchen paper . Turn over halfway thr ough defrosting time. 2 slices 45 - 60 sec 5 Place on kitchen [...]

30 Cooking charts and tips Grill cooking Food QTY (Weight) Cooking Special notes time (mins) T oast 2 Slices 6 – 8 Cheese with Toast 4 slices 1 0 – 12 6 – 8 min. to toast. 3 – 5 min. with top Bacon 4 (120 g) 1 0 – 12 Pizza with Topping 5 – 8 P ork Chops 2 (400 g) 30 – 35 Brush with oil. Season with salt, pepper Beef Steaks 2 (400 g) 1[...]

31 UK Micr owave and grill cooking Food QTY (Weight) P ower Selector Cooking Special notes position time (mins) Bacon 4 (120 g) 150W 8 – 1 0 Roast Beef (Boned) 1000 g 450W 30 – 35 Brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper . Allow 15 – Roast P ork (Loin) 1 000 g 450W 30 – 35 20 minutes standing time after cooking P ork Chops 2 (300 g) 150W[...]

32 Cooking Charts and Tips STANDING FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME Beef Cubed Remove any thawed cubes 10–15 min and stir , ensuring that the frozen cubes are ar ound the edge of the dish. Minced Remove any thawed portions 5–1 0 min. and turn over . Beef Joint Place on an upturned saucer Remove foil from outer edges 30–40 min. on a pla[...]

33 UK STANDING FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME Lamb Lamb Joint Place on an upturned Remove foil and turn over . 30–40 min. saucer on a plate or on a microwavepr oof r ack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil. P ork Chops If fr ozen in a block, T urn over , shield outer 1 0–15 min separate as soon as edges and thi[...]

34 STANDING FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME Spareribs If fr ozen in a block, Remove foil. 1 0–15 min separate as soon as Turn over , r earr ange and possible. Shield r emove any thawed pieces. both ends with smooth pieces of foil. P ork Joint Place on an upturned Remove foil and turn over . 30–40 min. saucer on a plate or on a microwavep[...]

35 UK STANDING FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME Turkey Pieces Use a microwaveproof Remove foil. 1 0–15 min. rack or shallow dish. Shield Turn over and shield any . thin parts with smooth warm areas with foil. pieces of foil. Arrange so thicker parts are towards the outside of the dish Fis h Fillets Use a shallow dish or Remove foil, turn ov[...]

36 Cooking Charts and Tips Pr actical tips for use General · After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for a few minutes to allow even heat distribution (standing time) . · Remove any aluminium foil or packaging containing metal before pr eparing the food. · Metal objects must be placed at least 2cm away fr om the cooking space w[...]

37 UK Defr osting 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 mor e even result. – Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or accessories before defr osting Defr osting of fruit and vegetables – Fruit and vegetables that are to be used r [...]

38 3 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, strong detergents or coar se abr asive cleaning materials. Cooking area The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as you don't use scouring pads[...]

39 UK What to do if... ..the microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check that –the fuses in the fuse box 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 pr operly closed, –the door seals and their[...]

40 Service Information Y ou can perform certain maintenance on your own; these operations ar e listed in section «What to do if...». Fir st verify the pr oblem, then look it up in the section. If you do not find the solution therein, then please contact your local Comet Service Centr e. MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 40[...]

41 UK T echnical Data Overall dimen sion Width 520 mm Depth 40 7 mm Height 292 mm Cavity dimens ion Width 349 mm Depth 350 mm Height 198 mm Volume 24 litre P ower source 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz Fuse 13A P ower consumption 2750W P ower output 900W Browner/Grill 1300W W eight 22kg MCD274,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 41[...]

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AEG Cornwall House 55 - 57 High Street SLOUGH SL1 1BQ Telephone: 087 05 350350 ©Copyright by AEG 822191 1-86 Revision 2 /21.09.1999 Comet After Sales Service Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. micr owave oven. W e ar e sure that this product will pr ovide many years of tr ouble free service to you, however , should you experience any faults with[...]