Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCD_274 AEG
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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.
3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instruction s General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents Cooking charts and Tips Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Micr owave and Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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