User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MCD274

[. . . ] MCD274, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 1 MCD_274 Microwave oven ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY 900W E Operating instructions MCD274, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:26 am Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG microwave for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure troublefree operation and minimize unnecessary service calls. [. . . ] Touch Start pad "2:00" will be indicated in the display The microwave is preset for cooking at highest power level. The microwave commences cooking, cooking time will count down. 21 MCD274, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 22 Modes of Operation Microwave power cooking Example: To cook at 630W, power level 7, for 5 minutes 1. Touch Reduce Power pad "P630" will be indicated in the display 4 times 2. Turn the Rotary knob to "5:00" will be indicated in the display the right until 5:00 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Start pad The microwave commences cooking, cooking time will count down. Microwave Power setting Guide Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 900 Watt High, Max. power - boiling liquids - baking fish or vegetables - preheating a browning dish Reheat - baking cakes - reheating precooked foods Simmer - completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts. - completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews baked custards or cheese cakes Med. low completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews Defrost thawing foods Keeping Warm keeping foods warm 810 Watt 450 Watt 360 Watt 180 Watt 90 Watt 22 MCD274, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 23 UK Grill cooking This method is ideal for toasting bread or muffins. Grill cooking can be set to a maximum of 35 minutes Example: To set the microwave to Grill for 15 minutes 1. Touch Grill pad "Grill" will be indicated in the display "15:00" will be indicated in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to the right until 15:00 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Start pad The microwave commences cooking, cooking time will count down. Microwave and Grill cooking This appliance offers a choice of two Grill and Micro settings Grill with micro 150W, touch Grill with micro 450W, touch twice once This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of a Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill Example: To set Microwave and Grill cooking, 450W for 10 minutes 1. "G450" will be indicated in the display "10:00" will be indicated in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to the right until 10:00 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Start pad Cooking time will count down. 0 NB: Check food frequently when grilling, especially when using the high grill rack. 23 MCD274, UK(2) 1/12/99 10:27 am Page 24 Modes of Operation Autodefrost The Autodefrost by weight feature is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry of fish. Example: To defrost 400g of minced meat: 1. Touch Autodefrost pad "dEF3" will be indicated in the display "0. 4" will be indicated in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to the right until 0. 4 is indicated in the display 3. Touch Start pad Defrost time will count down. Defrosting Tips 1. 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. [. . . ] Stained grills may cause unpleasant odours and smoke. You can neutralise odours inside the cooking area by boiling a cup of water with a little lemon juice for a few minutes in your oven. Through normal operation, liquid may evaporate and condensation may occur. This is normal and is especially noticeable when the room temperature is high and the humidity of the air is low. [. . . ]