Electrolux MICROMAT 153 E manual

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Oper ating instructions Micr owave oven MICROMA T 153 E PROGRAMME STOP STAR T/QUICK MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 1[...]

2 Printed on recycled paper- AEG - putting words into action Dear customer , 822 19 1 1-99 -1 1/99 986 130 1 Thank you for buying an AEG micr owave oven and putting your trust in the AEG br and name. Before using your AEG micr owave oven for the fir st time, please read the instruction book thor oughly . This will enable you to take advantage of al[...]

Contents UK Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instruction s Gener al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For tr ouble fr ee and saf[...]

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 · Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temper ature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently , the liquid may then sudden ly vigor ously boil over or spurt - with the ris k of [...]

7 UK 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 Ovenwar e material Mode of operation Defrosting Heating Cooking Ovenpr oof glass and cer amic di[...]

8 Built-in model T o 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 liftdoor . Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the oper ation instructions of the lift door . At[...]

9 UK 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 (17 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 micr owave oven away fr om sourc[...]

10 Installing and Connecting Electrical connections · W ARNING! 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 th[...]

11 UK Pr oduct Description The appliance A Contr ol 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 MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 11[...]

Pr oduct description 12 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 gr ams, when using automati[...]

13 UK Accessories 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 drive system. Befor e using the appliance[...]

14 0 «At a glance» oper ating instructions Action 1. Pr ess door r elease 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 . Pr ess the ST ART-button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ . 7 . End of cooking sequence. Comments The d[...]

15 UK Action : · Open the door by pressing the door release button e.g. for stirring. · Shut the door and press the START button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ . · Press the CLEAR button ‘ STOP’ . · Modify the selected cooking time: turn the r otary knob clockwise or counterclockwise. · Modify the selected microwave power: rotate the power knob · Pr[...]

16 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 micr owave power appear s: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 700 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time [...]

17 UK 900 Watt - Heating liquids 7 00 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start r oasting, - 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 casser oles 500 Watt - cooking egg based dishes 450 Watt - finish cooking dishes[...]

Modes of oper ation Progr amme Food categories P oultry fresh 1) Fish 2) Meat Delicate cakes and pastries Examples P oultry (whole or portions) Fish (whole or fillets) P ork roast, goulash Cream pie W eight fr om - to 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 2000 g 1 00 - 1 000 g 18 Automatic cooking progr ammes Progr amme Food categories Fresh vegetable[...]

19 UK How to use automatic pr ogr ammes 0 0 Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Pr ess the button for automatic pr ogr ammes ‘ PROGRAMME’ : until the desir ed pr ogramme appear s in the display . 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight . in gr ams. d1 1000 3. Pr ess the ST ART button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ . The display shows the necessary time.[...]

20 Modes of oper ation How to set The Quick- Start button ‘ ST ART/QUICK’ pr ovides full micr owave power fr om 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 second- intervals. 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. P[...]

21 UK The minute timer with alarm 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 . 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[...]

22 D ish Weight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Meat Whole meat 500 150 1 0-15 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 500 150 9-14 15-20 Halfway through the meat defrosting time r emove any pieces of meat th[...]

23 UK Description W eight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (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 Defr ost in a covered container . mixed, rye (60-80 g) loaf 500 150 6-8 15-20 Cover cutting surface. P astry Dry cakes eg cakes 300 80 2-3 5-10 [...]

Cooking charts and tips 24 Description W eight P ower Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion approx. 900 1-1 1 /2 2-3 Heat in covered container , vege tables, 200 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 900 3[...]

25 UK 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. br occoli . Mushrooms 250 none 900 4-6 2 Cut into slices. Frozen peas 300 1/2 cup 900 7-9 2 and carrots Carrots 250 2-3 tsp 900 6-8 2 Cut[...]

26 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. T urn 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 Gener[...]

27 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 more even r esult. – Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or accessories before defrosting Defr osting of fruit and vegetables – Fruit and vegetables that are to be used r aw[...]

Cooking charts and tips 28 T est pr ocedur es (Micr owave output power 900 W att) The quality and operation of micr owave ovens are established by r ecognised test institutes by testing specific dishes. DIN P ower Time Standing Comments 1) Nr . 44 566 (mins) time P art 2 (mins) Defr ost and cook 900 Watt 7-9 3 Cover . Halfway through fish fillet co[...]

29 UK 3 Cleaning and care 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 abr asive cleaning materials. Cooking ar ea The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as you don't use scouring [...]

30 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 the[...]

31 UK Y our call will be automatically r outed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. In-guarantee customer s should read the section headed ‘What to do if.... ’ and ensure all checks have been made, as the engineer will make a char ge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of pur chase is [...]

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