AEG MC_170 manual

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Oper ating instructions Micr owave oven MC_17 0 900W E MC170,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:30 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 thor oughly . This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offer s. It will also ensure trouble-fr ee operation and min[...]

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

4 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 ma[...]

5 UK 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 protect 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 [...]

6 Safety instructions · 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 t[...]

7 UK 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 [...]

8 3 Gener al operating 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 temperature stated by the manufacturer Ovenwar e material Mode of operation Defrost- Heating Cooking ing Ovenpr oof glass and cer amic dis[...]

9 UK What else to note... · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textur es. The quantities also vary . For these r easons 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 [...]

10 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[...]

11 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 [...]

12 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[...]

13 UK The contr ol panel Quick Reheat P ower Selector Adjust this knob to select the correct power for your food. Timer Set for desired cooking time. Cooking will start. All clockwork timer s will oper ate mor e accur ately if wound past the desired time fir st, and then back. MC170,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:31 am Page 13[...]

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 the 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[...]

15 UK 0 «At a glance» oper ating instructions Action 1. Pr ess door open. 2. Place food on the turntable. 3. Shut the door . 4. Set the Power Selector to the des ir ed power level. 5. Set the timer to the des ir ed time, 6. End of cooking sequence . • To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn the Timer to 0. • Reheat 1. Open door and p[...]

16 Cooking charts and tips Micr owave P ower setting Guide 900 Watt - boiling liquids - baking fi sh - baking vegetables - pr eheating a browning dis h 7 00 Watt - baking cakes - r eheating precooked foods 550 Watt - completing the cooking cycle of pot r oasts. - completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stew s - baked cu stards or cheese[...]

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

18 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 metal containing packaging before pr eparing the food. · Metal objects must be placed at least 2 cm away fr om the cooking space [...]

19 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 [...]

20 3 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, 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 pad[...]

21 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[...]

22 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. MC170,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:31 am Page 22[...]

23 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 1450W P ower output 900W Weight 22kg MC170,UK(2) 1/12/99 10:31 am Page 23[...]

AEG Cornwall House 55 - 57 High Street SLOUGH SL1 1BQ Telephone: 087 05 350350 ©Copyright by AEG 822191 1-84 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 pr oduct will provide many year s of trouble fr ee service to you, however , should you experience any faults wit[...]