User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC125-B/EURO

[. . . ] 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 MC125-B/EURO t Contents When using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Unpacking Installation Maff Rating Connecting to the mains The microwave oven and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories Control panel Display window Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation Pause/Clear Setting the clock Child safety lock 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 AEG COMBI L Micromat Contents How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Microwave cooking in two and three stages Manual Defrosting Microwave Hints Microwave Tips Memory Cooking Hold Warm Microwave and Grill cooking Auto Programmes Auto Programme Example Auto Defrost 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Oven utensils and accessories guide Charts Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 22 23 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack) Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exterior What to do if Service and Spare Parts Technical data 24 25 26 26 4 MC125-B/EURO t Safety instructions. · · · · WARNING : The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. WARNING : Do not tamper with the safety interlock switches, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions. [. . . ] Set the desired time (12 hour format) using the number pad. Touch the Clock button to lock in the time and start the clock running. Child safety lock This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental switching on of the oven by a child. After the lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled. Touch Pause/Clear button so that only the time of day is displayed 2. Touch Start button 5 times, Loc will be displayed To cancel the child lock, simply repeat the setting procedure. Loc disappears and the time of day display reappears in the window. 13 AEG COMBI L Micromat Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select from 10 different microwave power levels, Hi W(900W) to 90W for the foods that require slower cooking. Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods. Example: To cook at 450W for 1 minute 30 seconds: 1. Set the desired time by pressing buttons ' 1 ' , ' 3 ' then ' 0 ' on the number pad. Set the desired power (450W = 5) by pressing button ' 5 ' on the number pad. Touch Start The Microwave oven is automatically set to 900W(HiW). Touch Start At the end of the defrosting time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will continue to run whilst 5 bell sounds are heard. ' End ' will appear in the display window. After the defrosting time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display window to the time of day. 16 MC125-B/EURO t Defrosting Tips 1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time. [. . . ] For the side of the oven use a soft damp cloth only, no liquids should be used near the venting holes. NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes. NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES. [. . . ]