User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MCC663EW

[. . . ] 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. . . . . . . . 2 MCC663EW 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 Food Safety Installation Connecting to the Mains The microwave and accessories Name and Function of Parts Accessories Control Panel Microwave cooking Microwave Setting Guide Cooking with Grill Cooking with Microwave and Grill Manual Defrosting Defrosting Tips Microwave Hints Oven Utensils and Accessories Guide Charts Recommendations for cooking with Grill Recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill Recommendations for Defrosting Using Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Accessories (Turntable and support) Cleaning the Interior Cleaning the Exterior What to do if Service and Spare Parts AEG Appliance Waranty - New Zealand 4 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 3 AEG Micromat_Duo Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. [. . . ] If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. This oven does conform to EEC requirements of radio interference suppression, but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least 15 cm from the walls and 15 cm above the microwave. The oven can be placed almost anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation). Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth protection minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply. 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. 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. Microwave Hints · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Always keep the oven clean ­ avoid spill-overs and do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the inside of the door. Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid when cooking in your microwave oven. Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles. Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped by hot food. Use a glass lid, a plate or grease proof paper. Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel. [. . . ] Check that the oven is plugged in properly. Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with another of the same rating and check that the plug has been wired correctly. Check that the socket switch and/or the switch from the mains supply to the oven are ON. Check that the socket is receiving power, by plugging in an appliance you know to be working. [. . . ]