User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MC21SR-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. . . . . . . . Technical data. Overall dimension Width Depth Height Width Depth Height 520 mm 376 mm 292 mm 349 mm 355 mm 220 mm Power source Fuse Power consumption Microwave (Power) Weight Volume 220­230 V, 50 Hz 10 A 1450W 900W 19 kg 27 litre Cavity dimension 2 MC275 English Contents Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Unpacking Installation Connecting to the mains Oven utensils and accessories guide The microwave and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories Turntable installation Control panel Display window How to operate your microwave oven Setting the clock Pause / Clear Child safety lock Plus Time Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Microwave cooking in or and three stages Manual Defrosting Auto Defrost Auto Programmes Auto Programme Example Charts Recommendations for Defrosting using 180W Microwave Hints Microwave Tips Care and cleaning Service and spare parts AEG Appliance Warranty 4 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 3 AEG Micromat Safety instructions. · · · · The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. Do not tamper with them, 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. [. . . ] ' End ' will appear in the display window. After the cooking time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display window to the time of day. Microwave setting guide Power Setting PL-1 PL-2 PL-3 PL-4 PL-5 PL-6 PL-7 PL-8 PL-9 PL-10 Suggested use Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm Defrost : Thawing frozen foods. Simmer : Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. Medium Low : Baked custards or cheesecakes. Medium : Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews. Medium Hi : Baking cakes and sponge puddings Reheat Low : Reheating of casseroles and stews. . Reheat Hi : Roasting joints of meat and poultry. Max Power: Boiling or reheating liquids. Preheating a browning dish. 90W 180W 270W 360W 450W 540W 630W 720W 810W 900W 14 MC275 English Microwave cooking in two or three stages This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time at different power levels. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power from 10 levels, HiW(900W) to 80W 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 min 30 sec's, then at 900W for 7min. 1. 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 or at pause. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking. 16 MC275 English Auto Defrost Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. Programme Defrost Poultry Defrost Meat Defrost Fish Microwave mode Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Quantity 0. 1kg ­ 3. 0kg 0. 1kg ­ 2. 0kg 0. 1kg ­ 2. 0kg Display de f1 de f2 de f3 Example: To defrost 1. 7 kg of Poultry: 1. Touch Poultry Defrost button once ( ). ). ' then ' ' on the number 3. Set the desired weight ( 1. 7 kg ) by pressing buttons ' pad. Close the door and touch Start ( ). Example: To defrost 0. 8 kg of Meat: 1. [. . . ] Check settings/procedures against the booklet Check the door closes properly (if food particles or other objects have become stuck inside the door, it will not close properly and microwave cooking will not take place). Check the start pad has been depressed. 23 AEG Micromat Service and spare parts When you order service or spare parts, please refer to the product and model number of the microwave oven. Write them down here below so you have them handy whenever you need them. Model: MC245 Serial number: PNC: Date of purchase: It is vitally important that you record these details correctly. These details should be recorded when you remove your new oven from its box N. B. [. . . ]