User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC21S-W-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. . . . . . . . on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. The symbol Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 2 MC201 English Contents When Using Your Microwave Oven Before Using your Microwave Oven for the First Fime Turntable Installation Technical Data Safety Instructions Unpacking Utensil Safety Testing Suitability of Cookware Foil Containers 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 180W Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Accessories (Turntable and support) Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Exterior What to do if Service and Spare Parts 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 AEG Micromat Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. [. . . ] It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so. Remember when using an aluminium foil container that the reheating or cooking times may be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving. 7 AEG Micromat Food safety · · · · · Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result. Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended. Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed. This appliance must not be used on a non-earth protected power supply. Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply. This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. 9 AEG Micromat The microwave oven and accessories 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 4 Name and function of parts Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. 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. [. . . ] Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged before cleaning. Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) Clean them with mild detergent after removing them for the cavity. Turntable support should be carefully handled. The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use. Cleaning the interior Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. [. . . ]