User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC153EA

[. . . ] MICROMAT 153 E Microwave Oven Operating Instructions PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: // www. aeg. hausgeraete. de ©Copyright by AEG 8221911-90 -12/99 9861201 AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 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. [. . . ] The selected parameters are displayed successively for 5 seconds each, e. g. programme name, weight, microwave power . . . · Press multi function button. i 1) If the new selection reaches « 00:00 » in the display, the cooking time is over and an audible signal sounds three times. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. During a cooking process, the cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 60 minutes. 13 Modes of operation Microwaves Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 700 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 TAGESZEIT BETRIEBSD ATEN 700 PROGRAMME 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in the display. STOP 01:15 START/QUICK 3. Press the START button `START/QUICK' The selected time starts to count down. 01:14 i Cooking times can be set as follows : from 0 to 2 min. in 30 second steps starting from 21 min. steps Maximum programme length is 60 minutes. Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the cavity wall and the oven door. ! 14 English i Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 900 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 let dough rise warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter - 600 Watt 500 Watt 450 Watt 350 Watt 250 Watt 150 Watt 80 Watt 15 Modes of operation Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish (in grams), 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) Fish2) Examples Poultry (whole or portions) Fish (whole or fillets) Pork roast, goulash Cream pie Weight from - to 100 - 2000 g 100 - 2000 g 100 - 2000 g 100 - 1000 g d1 d2 d3 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 or mix dish and, if possible, break up into pieces. Automatic cooking programmes Programme Food categories Fresh vegetables I Examples Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriac Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli Weight from - to 100 - 1000 g C1 C2 Fresh vegetables II 100 - 1000 g 100 - 1000 g Frozen vegetables C3 i Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple bell rings halfway through cooktime. If cooking over 500 g of vegetables, stir once or twice. [. . . ] After operation, be sure and wipe off the condensation with a soft cloth. Turntable and Turntable support The turntable can be removed for easy cleaning. Wells are provided on both sides for easy access. Clean the turntable using washing-up liquid, or put it in the dishwasher. Clean the turntable support with washing-up liquid. [. . . ]