User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MCD230-W

[. . . ] 1 Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions such as Warning, Take care. Be sure to follow all instructions carefully. 0 Throughout the manual, this symbol assists you in the proper use of your appliance. 3 This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance. [. . . ] Dishes will be cooked more quickly, whilst being crisp and brown at the same time. Auto Defrost and Autocook programmes Automatic programmes for defrosting and cooking a range of popular foods are available. Select the programme (enter the weight for autodefrost programmes) and the rest of the programming is done automatically. Child Safety Lock This appliance has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. Manual Defrosting using 180W For manual defrosting (without using Autodefrost features) use 180W. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the appliance may start on full power for 1 - 3 minutes, then be reduced to 180W until defrosting is complete. 20 MCD230-W, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 21 UK Kitchen Timer Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes 11 times 2. Turn the Rotary knob to the right until 7:00 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Start pad indicated in the display "7:00" will be indicated in the display "4:30" will be indicated in the display. Time of day is now set. Microwave Power cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power from 10 levels, 90W to 900W 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. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time. joints, halfway through the defrosting time. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting. 6. 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. 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. Programme Fish, def 1 Poultry, def 2 Meat, def 3 Min. weight 2, 0 kg 3, 0 kg 2, 0 kg 24 MCD230-W, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 25 UK Autocook programmes The Autocook programmes allow you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods. Simply touch the appropriate key the correct amount of times (see directions below) and touch START. For best results, please follow the guidelines below:POPCORN, 100g: 1. [. . . ] Use mild dishwashing liquid to clean the interior. The grill heating element is built into the appliance and cannot be removed. The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use. Wait until the cavity cools down and wipe off the spattered oil before the oven is used again. [. . . ]