User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC115-D-GB

[. . . ] Be sure to follow all instructions carefully. Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance. z The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hints for environmentally friendly use of your appliance. In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in the section «What to do if. . . . . . . . 2 MC115-D-GB English Contents When Using Your Microwave Oven Before Using your Microwave Oven for the First Time Turntable Installation Technical Data Safety Instructions Unpacking Utensil Safety Testing Suitability of Cookware Food Safety Installation Connecting to the Mains The microwave and accessories Name and Function of Parts Accessories Control Panel Microwave cooking Microwave Setting Guide Manual Defrosting Defrosting Tips Microwave Hints Oven Utensils and Accessories Guide Charts Recommendations for Defrosting Using Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Accessories (Turntable and support) Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Exterior What to do if Service and Spare Parts AEG Appliance Warranty - New Zealand 16 17 4 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 3 AEG Micromat Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. [. . . ] To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1. Avoid using Straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers ­ for example, closed glass jars ­ may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and allow the standing time of one minute before removing cover. Keep these instructions! 8 MC115-D-GB English Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (13. 5 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. Power Selector Adjust this knob to select the correct power level for your food. 2. All clockwork timers will operate more accurately if wound past the desired time first, and then back. 11 AEG Micromat Microwave cooking Example: To cook at 385W for 5 min: 1. Open the door and place the food on the turntable (using suitable cookware) then close the door. Turn the power control knob until it reaches the 385W setting 3. Turn the Timer control knob until it reaches the 5 minute setting. (The oven will automatically start) Microwave setting guide Power Setting 900W Suggested use Keeping warm; Keeping foods warm Defrost; Thawing frozen foods. 230W 385W 545W 700W Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and stews. Preheating a browning dish. 12 MC115-D-GB English Manual defrosting To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on full (700W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to until defrosting is complete. Example: To defrost for 15 minutes. 1. Open the door and place the food on the turntable (using suitable cookware) then close the door. Do not boil eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode. [. . . ] Check that the oven is plugged in properly. Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with another of the same rating and check that the plug has been wired correctly. Check that the socket switch and/or the switch from the mains supply to the oven are ON. Check that the socket is receiving power, by plugging in an appliance you know to be working. [. . . ]