User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC1760EA

[. . . ] MC 1760 E Microwave oven User manual Dear customer, Thank you for buying this microwave oven and for the confidence you have placed in the AEG brand. To benefit from the advantages of this appliance first read carefully this user manual. Then keep it somewhere safe to consult if necessary. Your new microwave will repay you with impeccable functioning. [. . . ] The microwave and the lighting switch off. During the cooking cycle, the cooking time can be increased up to a maximum of 60 minutes for all the programmes. The automatic programming times cannot be changed. i 15 Microwave alone Settings Example: 1 minute 15 seconds at 700W 1. Choose a power setting with the help of the power knob. The time of the day disappears and the programmed power is indicated on the display. Turn to the right = stronger power. 700 2. Set the cooking time with the help pf the timer. The programmed duration is calculated. 01 : 14 i During the programme you can modify the microwave power and/or the programming time. Cooking time 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 From 20 minutes in 1 minute steps The maximum programme length is 60 minutes !Metallic objects should be kept at least 2 cm from the oven sides and door in the microwave function. 16 i Equivalences of microwave powers This table indicates the power to use for different types of food. 750 Watts 700 Watts - Heating liquids - To start cooking or roasting - Cooking vegetables - Defrosting and reheating frozen dishes - Reheating convenience foods 600 Watts 500 Watts - Finish cooking casseroles (e. g. pot-au-feu) - Cooking egg-based dishes 450 Watts 350 Watts 250 Watts - Continue cooking a dish - Cooking delicate dishes - Heating baby food in a glass jar - Cooking rice - Reheating delicate dishes - Melting gelatine 150 Watts 80 Watts - Defrosting meat, fish, bread - Defrosting cheese, cream and butter - Defrosting cakes with cream icing - Letting dough rise - Softening butter 0 Watt - Timer 17 START/QUICK Setting The START/QUICK allows rapid programming at full power for 30 seconds. Each press on the START/QUICK button adds 30 seconds to the programming time. Example: heat 2 cups of water (2 min) 1. Press four times on the START/QUICK button. The oven starts i During the programme cycle each press on the START/QUICK increases the time by 30 seconds. You can also change the programming time using the timer. 02:00 18 Types of functioning Automatic programmes The appliance has automatic programme enabling defrosting and cooking. After selecting the programme suited to the type of food you just enter its weight in grams. The microwave calculates the time required. The following indicators will guide you in choosing the necessary programme. Defrosting Programme Food Poultry 1) Fish 2) Examples Chicken, Whole fish, fillet Roast pork, goulash Cream pie Weight from - to 100 - 2000 g 100 - 2000 g 100 - 2000 g 100 - 1000 g j1 j2 j3 - Meat Pastry 1) Cover the ends of the thigh with aluminium foil before defrosting 2) Cover the tail as well as the fins before defrosting. i Place the unwrapped frozen food on a small turned plate with a container underneath to catch the defrosting liquid. Midway through defrosting you will hear three beeps. Turn the food and, if possible, separate the defrosted parts. Unstick the frozen parts. Cook Programme Food Fresh vegetables I Examples Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, carrots, celeriac Courgettes, leeks potatoes, spinach fennel, cauliflower broccoli Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, courgettes, spinach, broccoli Weight from - to 100 - 1000 g C1 C2 C3 Fresh vegetables II 100 - 1000 g Frozen vegetables 100 - 1000 g i If possible cook covered using a heat-resistant dish. Midway through the cooking cycle you will hear three beeps. When the weight of the vegetable is higher than 500 g it is recommended that you stir once or twice. [. . . ] Use washing up liquid diluted in warm water to clean the inside, Pay particular attention to the cleanliness of the door and the area surrounding the door. If there is an odour or the oven is dirty boil some water and lemon juice or vinegar in a cup for 2 min and clean the walls with a little washing up liquid. During operation condensation can occur. This is perfectly normal and is particularly affected by a low ambient temperature and high atmospheric humidity. [. . . ]