User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC143EUA

[. . . ] MICROMAT 143 E/U Microwave Oven Operating Instructions ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK 8221911-93 (Rev 2) - 05/02 - 9858202 Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG microwave oven for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls. [. . . ] clockwise or · Modify the selected microwave power: rotate the power knob . The new power setting is displayed for 5 seconds. The cooking process continues with the new power setting. The selected parameters are displayed successively for 5 seconds each, e. g. programme name, weight, microwave power . . . · Press the Multi function button. i 1) If the new selection reaches « 00:00 » in the display, the cooking time is over and a triple bell rings. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. During a cooking process, the cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 60 minutes. 16 English Modes of operation Microwave Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 750 W 1. Set the required microwave power by turning the power knob. The time of day disappears from the display and the required microwave power appears: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right = higher power 750 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in the display. PROGRAMME STOP 01:15 3. Press the START button `START/QUICK'. The selected time starts to count down. START/QUICK 01:14 i Cooking times can be set as follows : from 0 to 2 min in 5 second steps from 2 to 5 min in 10 second steps from 5 to 10 min in 20 second steps from 10 to 20 min in 30 second steps starting from 20 min in 1 minute steps Maximum programme length is 60 minutes. Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the cavity wall and the oven door. 17 ! Modes of operation i Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 750 Watt 700 Watt - Heating liquids - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, stewing, etc. - cooking vegetables - cooking dishes - defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals - heating refrigerated ready made meals - finish cooking casseroles - cooking egg based dishes finish cooking dishes cooking of delicate dishes heating baby food in glass jars soaking rice heating delicate dishes melting of gelatin defrosting meat, fish and bread defrosting cheese, cream and butter defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing to make dough rise warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter 600 Watt 500 Watt 450 Watt 350 Watt 250 Watt 150 Watt 80 Watt 18 English Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. The following gives you an overview of which food can be defrosted and/or cooked with which programme. Automatic defrost Programme Food categories Poultry fresh 1) Examples Poultry (whole or portions) Fish (whole/fillets) Pork roast, goulash Cream pie Weight from - to 100 - 2000 g j1 - Fish 2) 100 - 2000 g 100 - 2000 g 100 - 1000 g j2 j3 1) 2) Meat Delicate cakes and pastries Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting. Cover tail and thin ends with aluminium foil before defrosting. i Unpack your frozen food item, place on the top of a small overturned dish set inside a larger one to catch the liquid from defrosting. Be sure and follow our recommended standing time (general rule : standing time = defrosting time). A triple bell will ring halfway through defrost time. Turn dish or stir contents and, if possible, break up into pieces. 19 Modes of operation Automatic cooking programmes Programme Food categories Fresh vegetables I Examples Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery Weight from - to 100 - 1000 g C1 C2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, potatoes, leeks, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Carrots, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli 100 - 1000 g C3 Frozen vegetables 100 - 1000 g i Cook food covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple bell rings halfway through cooktime. [. . . ] - Set a longer cooking time (double quantity = nearly double time) or - if the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from time to time or - set a higher power setting. 32 English Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce. co. uk In-guarantee customers should read the section headed `What to do if. . . . ' and ensure all checks have been made, as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls. Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. 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