AEG 153 E manual

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT MICROMA T 153 E Micr owave Oven Oper ating Instructions AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: // www .aeg.hausger aete.de ©Copyright by AEG 822 191 1-90 -12/99 986 1201 PROGRAMME STOP ST ART/QUICK[...]

2 Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG micr owave oven for the first time, please read the instruction book thor oughly . This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offer s. It will also ensure tr ouble-free oper ation and minimize unnecessa[...]

Contents Englis h Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instruction s General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For trouble fr ee and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Microwav[...]

4 Ecologically r esponsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging 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 mat[...]

Englis h 5 Gener al • The appliance should only be oper ated with the turntable and turn- table support inserted. • Only suitable micr owave ovenware should be used. • To pr otect the appliance against corrosion fr om moistur e (conden- sation) in the cavity or on the door , wipe these ar eas dry after each use. • Do not leave the appliance[...]

6 Safety instructions • Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container 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 gently , the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the ris k of s[...]

Englis h 7 Gener al operating 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 temperatur e stated by the manufacturer Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrosting Heating Cooking Ovenproof glass and cer amic [...]

8 Built-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appr opriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the liftdoor . Note the relevant information for installa- tion and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door . Att[...]

Englis h 9 Pr oduct Description The appliance A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Turntable F Wheel support/roller ring G Drive shaft H Interior lighting START/QUICK PROGRAMME STOP C G B D C H E F A[...]

Product description 10 The contr ol panel A Display for time of day , cooking time, function mode, power etc. B Multi function button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power etc. C P ower knob with signal light to select microwave power . D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight , in grams, when using automa- t[...]

Englis h 11 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 support 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 oper ation. Do not try to rotate the r oller ring manually , as you could damage the dri[...]

12 «At a glance» oper ating instructions 1) If the oven is not started within 4 minutes, the settings are automatically cancelled ; time of day reappear s in the display . 2) If the maximum cooking time setting « 6 6 0 0 : : 0 0 0 0 » is surpassed during the setting, the display shows « 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 » Action 1. Press door r elease button[...]

Englis h 13 1 ) If the new selection reaches « 00 : 00 » in the display , the cooking time is over and an audible signal sounds three times. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. During a cooking process, the cooking time can be incr eased to a maximum of 60 minutes. Action : • Open the door by pressing the door release button e.g[...]

14 Micr owaves Setting 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 700 2. Set the requir ed cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time [...]

Englis h 15 900 Watt - Heating liquids 7 00 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, - stewing, etc. - cooking vegetables - cooking dishes - defrosting and heating of deep fr ozen ready made meals - heating refriger ated ready made meals 600 Watt - finish cooking casseroles 500 Watt - cooking egg based dishes 450 Watt - finish cooking di[...]

Modes of operation Progr amme Food categories P oultry fresh 1) Fish 2) Meat Delicate cakes and pastries Examples P oultry (whole or por- tions) Fish (whole or fillets) P ork roast, goulash Cream pie Weight fr om - to 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 1000 g 16 Automatic cooking progr ammes Progr amme Food categories Fresh vegetables[...]

Englis h 17 How to use automatic pr ogrammes Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic progr ammes ‘ PROGRAMME’ : until the desired pr ogramme appears in the display . 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight . d1 1000 3. Press the ST ART button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ . The display shows the necessary time. 25:00 4. If yo[...]

18 Modes of operation How to set The Quick- Start button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ provides full micr owave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 second-inter- vals. Each time you push the Quick -ST ART button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ the progr amme time is increased by 30 seconds. Example : heating a cup of water (1 min. 30 sec.) 1. Pre[...]

Englis h 19 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[...]

20 Cooking charts and tips Defr osting D ish Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Meat Whole meat 500 150 10-15 1 0-15 T urn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 200 150 4-6 5-1 0 T urn once. Mixed chopped 50 0 150 9-14 15-20 Halfway thr ough the meat defrosti[...]

Englis h 21 Description Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (W att) (mins) time (mins) Bread Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 1-3 3-5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Wholemeal, 1 slice 150 15-30 sec 2 - 3 Defrost in a covered container . mixed, rye (60-80 g) loaf 5 0 0 1 5 0 6 - 8 15-20 Cover cutting surface. P astry Dry cakes eg cakes 3 0[...]

Cooking charts and tips 22 Description Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion approx. 90 0 1 -1 1 /2 2-3 Heat in covered container , vege tables, 20 0 stir once. potatoes or rice 1 cup soup approx. 900 1-2 2 -3 Heat clear soup uncovered, 200 ml cover thick soups. Stir . Drinks Milk or baby 200 ml 90[...]

Englis h 23 Description Weight Liquid P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) added (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 900 8-1 0 2 Dot with butter . Frozen 300 1/8 l 900 7-9 2 Stalks facing outwards. broccoli . Mushrooms 2 5 0 none 900 4-6 2 Cut into slices. Frozen peas 300 1/2 cup 900 7-9 2 and carrots Carrots 25 0 2-3 tsp 900 6[...]

24 Cooking of meat and poultry Description Quantity P ower Duration Remarks/Hints (g) (Watt) (min.) P ork P ork chop 3 pieces, 900 6-8 1. Cook on full power , 900 for 6-8 37 0 g minutes 600 12-14 2. Turn over , reduce power to 600 and cook for 12 -14 minutes P oultry Chicken 1 000 900 12-14 Cook covered, add no liquid Pr actical tips for use Genera[...]

Englis h 25 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 accessories before defrosting Defrosting of fruit and vegetables – Fruit and vegetables that are to be used [...]

Cooking charts and tips 26 T est procedur es (Microwave output power 900 W att) 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 900 W att 7-9 3 Cover . Halfway through fish fillet cooki[...]

27 Cleaning and car e The Appliance Exterior Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warm deter- gent 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 y ou don't use scouring pad[...]

28 What to do if... ... the microwave appliance is not working properly ? 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 electri- cian. ... the microwave mode is not working ? Check that – the door is properly closed, – the door seal[...]

Englis h 29 When contacting AEG Service Department, please quote the E- Number/PNC and S-Number which you will find on the appliance's rating plate (see arrow). Quoting these numbers enables the service department to identify the requir ed spare part so that the techni- cian can repair the oven on his fir st visit. This saves you any extra cos[...]