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1. Food Quantity Power Time Added water Method Standing time g Setting Min tbsps Min Fish fillet 300 900 W 9 11 cover 1 2 One Plate Meal 400 900 W 8 10 cover stir after 6 minutes 2 Broccoli 300 900 W 6 8 3 5 cover stir halfway through cooking 2 Peas 300 900 W 6 8 3 5 cover stir halfway through cooking 2 Mixed vegetables 500 900 W 9 11 3 5 cover stir halfway through cooking 2 TABLE COOKING GRILLING amp BROWNING Food Quantity Setting Power Time Method Standing time g Level Min Min Roasts 500 450 WwW 5 8 season to taste place on the low rack 10 pork veal lamb 450W 6 8 turn over after 450W 5 8 Bm 450 W 4 5 1000 450W 16 18 10 450W 5 7 450W 14 16 450W 4 6 1500 450W 26 28 10 450W 5 8 450W 26 28 Br 450W 4 5 Roast beef medium 1000 630W 5 8 season to taste place on the low rack 10 630W 8 10 tun over after B 10 amp m 630W 12 15 m 630W 4 6 Chicken 1200 900 W 9 11 season to taste place breast side down on the low rack 3 630W 5 7 turn over after 900W 9 11 m 630W 3 5 Chicken legs 200 450 W 6 7 season to taste place skin side down on the high rack 3 ar 4 6 turn over after Rump steaks 400 i 11 12 place on the high rack turn over after 2 pieces medium 6 8 season after grilling Browning of gratin dishes 8 13 place gratin dish on the low rack Croque Monsieur 1 pi
2. Example Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630W microwave power 1 Enter desired 2 Choose desired cooking 3 Choose desired power by 4 Press START QUICK cooking time by mode by pressing rotating the TIMER button once to begin rotating TIMER COOKING MODE button WEIGHT POWER knob cooking WEIGHT POWER once microwave only clockwise knob clockwise START A 1 2 3 Bw QUICK 7c EE Ca F x1 x1 Check the display P S Sm B starr sb S amp S Se T B starr NOTE When the door is opened during the cooking process the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START QUICK button is pressed If you wish to know the power level during cooking press the COOKING MODE button As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed You can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob clockwise or counter clockwise If you rotate the knob counter clockwise the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees c Grill amp dual grill cooking This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes 1 Grill only 2 Dual Grill Grill with microwave 1 GRILL ONLY COOKING This mode can be used to Grill Brown food Example To make toast for 4 minutes 1 Enter desired cooking time 2 Choose the desired cooking 3 Press the START QUICK by rota
3. 0 5 1 5 kg 500 g Gratin dish and microwave cling film 0 5 1 5 kg 500 g Casserole dish with lid WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 5 1 5 kg 500 g Gratin dish Low rack 0 5 1 5 kg 500 g Gratin dish Low rack li Auto cook amp auto defrost charts PROCEDURE See recipe for Chicken Pan with Vegetables on page 25 Total weight of all ingredients See recipe for Mince and Onion on page 25 Total weight of all ingredients PROCEDURE See recipes for Gratinated Fish Fillet on pages 25 Total weight of all ingredients See recipes for Gratin on page 26 Total weight of all ingredients li Auto cook amp auto defrost charts AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2 A2 1 Cook French Fried Potatoes Oven chips Ss A2 2 Cook Grill Skewers AGP A2 3 Cook Chicken Legs 4 m A2 4 Cook Grilled Chicken Sp lt WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 20 0 40 kg 50 g Flan dish High rack 0 2 0 8 kg 100 g High rack 0 20 0 80 kg 50 g High rack Ingredients for 0 6 kg chicken legs 1 2 tbsp oil 1 2 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika 0 9 1 8 kg 100 9 Low rack Ingredients for 1 2 kg grilled chicken 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp paprika salt and pepper PROCEDURE Place the frozen french fried potatoes in a flan dish Place the dish on the high rack and cook When the audible signal sounds turn over After cooking remove from the dish an
4. Garnish with parsley Wash the veal dry and beat flat Place in the dish Puree the tomatoes add the garlic oil salt and pepper capers and oregano and pour over the veal Cover and cook 15 19 min 630 W Turn the cutlets over Place slices of mozzarella on each cutlet season and cook uncovered on the high rack 9 12 min O 630 W After cooking stand for approx 5 min 31 Recipes Stuffed ham Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Oval gratin dish approx 26 cm long Ingredients 150g leaf spinach chopped 150g fromage frais 20 fat content 50g Emmental cheese grated pepper paprika 8 slices cooked ham 400 g 125 ml water 125 ml cream 20g flour 20g butter or margarine 10g butter or margarine to grease the dish Lasagne Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Shallow square dish with lid approx 20 x 20 x 6 cm Ingredients 300 g tinned tomatoes 50g ham chopped 50g onion finely chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 250 g minced beef 2 tbsp tomato puree salt pepper 150 ml cr me fraiche 100 ml milk 50g Parmesan cheese grated 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the dish 125g lasagne verde 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated Courgette and noodle gratin Utensils Gratin dish approx 26 cm long Ingredients 80g macaroni cooked 400 g tinned tomatoes chopped 150g onion finely chopped basil thyme salt pepper 1 tbsp oil to grease the
5. a gratin dish Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish Place the tomatoes on top of the cheese Season with salt pepper and the mixed herbs Drain the Mozarella cut into slices and place on the tomatoes Sprinkle the basil over the cheese Place the gratin dish on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 A1 1 Gratinated fish fillet After cooking stand for approx 5 min Put vegetables butter and the spices into a casserole dish and mix well Cook for 2 6 min on 900 W depending on weight Wash the fish dry and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt Mix the cr me fraiche with the vegetables and season again Put half of the vegetables in a gratin dish Place the fish on top and cover with the remaining vegetables Spread the Gouda over the top place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 A1 1 Gratinated fish fillet After cooking stand for approx 5 min 25 i Recipes for auto cook GRATIN A1 2 Spinach gratin 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 15g 30g 45g onion finely chopped salt pepper nutmeg 5g 10g 15g butter or margarine to grease the dish 150 g 300 g 450g _ boiled potatoes sliced 35g 759 110g cooked ham diced 50g 100 g 150g cr me fraiche 1 2 3 eggs 40g 75g 115g _ grated cheese 150 g 300 g 450 g__ leaf spinach defrosted drained GRATIN A1 2 Potato and courgette gratin 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 5g 10g 15g butter or margari
6. in any way Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts Follow instructions for Care and Cleaning Page 34 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens To avoid the possibility of electric shock Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings In the event of a spill turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call your local Service Force Centre Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven Important safety instructions Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to do so If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special cord The exchange must be m
7. in case you have to call for service eName of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance e Model number shown on the rating plate e Serial number shown on the rating plate e Date of purchase You should also retain the original purchase receipt to support any claim made under the warranty We suggest you staple the receipt to this page If service is required contact the Service Center EURO PARTS CANADA EURO PARTS USA Tel 1 800 678 8352 Tel 1 800 561 4614 Fax 1 519 528 500 Fax 1 519 528 5001 DISTRIBUTED BY EURO LINE APPLIANCES 2150 WINSTON PARK DRIVE UNIT 20 OAKVILLE ONTARIO CANADA L6H 5V1 1 800 421 6332 Tel 905 829 3980 Fax 905 829 3985 www euro line appliances com 36 Specifications AC Line Voltage 220 V 60 Hz single phase AC Power required Microwave 1450 W Grill 920 W Microwave Grill 2290 W Output power Microwave 900 W IEC 60705 Grill 1000 W Microwave Frequency Outside Dimensions Cavity Dimensions 2450 MHz Group 2 Class B 592 mm W x 388 mm H x 437 mm D 342 mm W x 207 mm H x 368 mm D Oven Capacity 26 litres Turntable 0 325 mm glass Weight approx 19 kg Oven lamp 25 W 240 250 V This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011 In conformity with this standard this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radi
8. live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE 39 A From the Electrolux Group The World s No 1 choice The Electrolux group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for the kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world Major Appliances Addington Way Luton oe Printed on recycled paper AEG Electrolux putting words into action Telephone 08705 350350 ss oa Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes TINS A593URR1 He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly
9. made safe before disposal by removing the plug and cutting off and disposing of the power cable It should then be taken to the nearest recycling centre Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling the appliance 37 i Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1 Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly and without force until the front frame of the oven 2 If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional seals against the front opening of the cupboard oven position A then use the mylar sheet provided 4 Ensure the appliance is a Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of stable and not leaning the unit b Peel back the protective cover on the tape and fix to the rear of the shelf so that it covers Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard _ door above and the top of A the frame see diagram 5mm the service 5 Fix the oven in position with the gap See o screws provided diagram ss a The fixing points are located on the top and bottom corners of Mylar sheet H f the oven see diagram item 10 a on page 5 2 6 It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer s instal
10. of the control panel e The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician e Before installing tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point A when the appliance is being installed e When inserting the appliance into the high sided cupboard DO NOT crush the power supply cord ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed e Ifthe plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted e Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown
11. prior to heating or cooking The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods which are to be braised should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the original recipe If necessary add more liquid during cooking The amount of fat to be added can be reduced considerably A small amount of butter margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour food For this reason your microwave is excellent for preparing low fat foods as part of a diet 1 Grease the bowl add the sliced onion meat stock and the seasoning Cover and cook 9 11 min 900 W 2 Toast the slices of bread cut them into cubes and divide them among the soup bowls Pour the soup over the toast cubes and sprinkle on the cheese 3 Place the bowls on the turntable and grill 6 7 min 1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways Scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon to leave a shell about 1 cm thick Dice the scooped out flesh 2 Remove the skin from the tomatoes and chop 3 Grease the bottom of the bowl with the olive oil Add the onions cover and cook 2 min 900 W 4 Cut the chillies into rings Retain a third for the garnish Mix the minced meat with the diced aubergines onions tomatoes chilli rings garlic and parsley Season to taste 5 Dry the aubergine halves Fill with half of the mince mixture spread the feta cheese on top and then add the rest of the filling 6 Arrange the aubergine halves in the greased oven proof dish place the dish on the l
12. support designed for this oven Do not operate the oven without the turntable To prevent the turntable from breaking a Before cleaning the turntable with water leave the turntable to cool b Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable c Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation because they may melt Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable NOTE If you are unsure how to connect your oven please consult an authorised qualified electrician Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction Oven amp accessories Grill heating element Front trim Oven lamp Control panel Door opening button Waveguide cover Oven cavity Seal packing 9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Fixing points 4 points 11 Ventilation op
13. thaw heat or cook This means that small portions cook more quickly than larger ones As a rule of thumb TWICE THE AMOUNT ALMOST TWICE THE TIME HALF THE AMOUNT HALF THE TIME Deep amp shallow containers Both containers have the same capacity but the cooking time is longer for the deeper one You should therefore choose as flat a container as possible with a large surface area Only use deep containers for dishes where there is a danger of overcooking e g for noodles rice milk etc Round amp oval containers Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers than in containers with corners since the microwave energy concentrates in the corners and the food in these areas could become overcooked 11 li Tips amp advice Covering Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time Use a lid microwave cling film or a cover Foods which are to be crispy e g roasts or chickens should not be covered As a general rule whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven Irregular shaped food Place the thicker more compacted end of the food pointing towards the outside Place vegetables such as broccoli with the stalks pointing outward Stirring Stirring the food is necessary since the microwaves begin by heating the outer areas
14. the milk sugar and almonds in the bowl cover and cook 3 5 min 900 W Add the semolina stir cover and cook 10 12 min 270 W Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup and stir into the hot mixture Beat the egg white until it is stiff and fold it into the mixture Pour the pudding mixture into ramekins or small dishes To make the sauce wash the raspberries dab them dry carefully and place them in a bowl with the water and sugar Cover and heat 2 3 min 900 W Pur e the raspberries and serve either hot or cold with the semolina pudding In a bowl mix together the flour cocoa baking powder and sugar Add the egg and butter and mix in a food processor Grease the tin Roll out the dough and line the tin leaving 2 cm around the edges to form a rim Bake the pastry 6 8 min 630 W Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy Slowly whisk in the eggs Add the fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding mix Spread the mixture over the cheesecake base and cook 15 19 min 630 W 33 i Care amp cleaning CAUTION DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS STEAM CLEANERS ABRASIVE HARSH CLEANERS ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
15. 0 W 3 4 stir occasionally 1 from chilled TABLE COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES Vegetable Quantity Setting Power Time Method Added water g Level Min Tbsps ml Broccoli 500 900 W 6 8 cover stir halfway through cooking 4 5 tbsp Peas 500 900 W 6 8 cover stir halfway through cooking 4 5 tbsp Carrots 500 900 W 9 11 cut into rings stir halfway through cooking 4 5 tbsp Boiled potatoes 500 900 W 7 9 cut into large pieces of a similar size add a little salt 150 ml cover stir occasionally during cooking TABLE DEFROSTING Food Quantity Power Time Method Standing time g Setting Min Min Goulash 500 270 W 8 9 stir halfway through defrosting 15 30 Sausages 8 pieces 600 270 W 6 8 place next to each other turn over halfway 5 10 4 pieces 300 270 W 3 5 through defrosting 5 10 Chicken legs 200 270 W 3 4 turn over halfway through defrosting 10 15 Fish fillet 400 270 W 5 7 turn over halfway through defrosting 5 10 Bread rolls 2 pieces 80 270W 1 11 2 only partially defrost Cake 1 piece 150 270 W 1 3 place in a flan dish 5 Fruit e g cherries 250 270 W 3 5 spread out evenly turn over 5 strawberries raspberries plums halfway through defrosting The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature quality and weight of the foodstuffs 27 Cooking charts TABLE DEFROSTING AND COOKING
16. 4 trout 200 g trimmed juice of one lemon salt 30g butter or margarine 50g flour 10g butter or margarine to grease the dish 50g almond flakes Z rich veal stew Utensils Dish with lid 2 capacity Ingredients 600 g veal fillet 10g butter or margarine 50g onion finely chopped 100 ml white wine seasoned gravy browning for approx 1 2 gravy 300 ml cream 1 tbsp parsley chopped Veal cutlet with mozzarella Utensils Shallow square gratin dish with lid approx 25 cm long Ingredients 150 g Mozzarella cheese sliced 500 g tinned tomatoes drained 4 veal cutlets 600 g 20 ml olive oil 2 cloves of garlic chopped 20g capers oregano salt pepper Wash and dry the trout and sprinkle with lemon juice Rub salt to the interior and exterior of the fish and leave to stand for 15 min Melt the butter 1 min 900 W Dry the fish spread with butter and roll in the flour Grease the dish Put the trout in the dish and cook on the low rack Two thirds through the cooking turn the trout and scatter the almonds over them 15 18 min 450 W After cooking stand for approx 2 min Cut the veal into strips Grease the dish with the butter Put the meat and onion into the dish cover and cook Stir once during cooking 6 9 min 900 W Add the white wine gravy browning and cream stir cover and continue cooking Stir occasionally 3 5 min 900 W Stir the mixture after cooking stand for approx 5 min
17. 5 automatic programmes COOKING MODE button Press to select either microwave grill or dual grill or use to set the clock 1 Press once to select microwave function 2 Press twice to select the grill 3 Press three times to select dual grill mode microwave with grill START QUICK button 10 STOP button 11 DOOR OPENING button t Before operation Plug in the oven Using the STOP button 1 The oven display will flash Use the STOP button to 1 Erase a mistake during programming 2 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 3 C duri king touch twice 2 Press the STOP button the display will show ee eee eer ed COSI TOUSA NIES oe Zz a 3 To set the clock see below 4 Heat the oven without food See page 17 note 2 t Setting the clock There are two setting modes 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock 1 To set the 12 hour clock hold the COOKING MODE button down for 3 seconds a N EEEH will appear in the display 2 To set the 24 hour clock press the COOKING MODE button once more after Step 1 in the example below EG will appear in the display x1 and hold for 3 secs To set the clock follow the example below Example To set the 24 hour clock to 23 35 1 Choose the clock function Choose the 24 hour 2 Set the hours Rotate the TIMER WEIGHT 12 hour clock clock POWER knob until the correct hour is displayed 23 1 2 3 1 2 3 ae zrg e gt a gt x1 and ho
18. Flan dish Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme PROCEDURE Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn the food over rearrange and separate Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil After defrosting wrap in aluminium foil for 10 15 min until thoroughly defrosted Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in the centre of the oven When the audible signal sounds turn the food over Remove the defrosted parts if possible After defrosting cover with aluminium foil and stand for 5 10 min until thoroughly defrosted Remove all packaging from the cake Place directly on the turntable or on a plate in the middle of the turntable After defrosting cut the cake into similar sized pieces keeping space between each piece and let stand for 15 60 min until evenly defrosted Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable For 1 0kg distribute directly on the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn over rearrange and remove defrosted slices After defrosting cover in aluminium foil and stand for 5 15 min until thoroughly defrosted Important Chilled foods are cooked from 5 C frozen foods are cooked from 18 C IMPORTANT Auto Defrost Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape After turning over shield the defrosted portions with small fl
19. L 1 button has two menus Press the AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button once the display will appear as shown 1c AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2 The AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 2 button has four menus Press the AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 2 button once the display will appear as shown 1d AUTO DEFROST The AUTO DEFROST button has four menus Press the AUTO DEFROST button once the display will appear as shown Menu number la r E x1 gt E P S Sm gos Menu number 1b vyl x1 Pp gt s T sa Menu number 1c vy 2 Ae 1 Lal x1 sb S SB T B saat 1d x Menu number x1 P Al T B start The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO DEFROST or desired AUTO COOK button until the desired menu number is displayed See pages 22 24 AUTO COOK amp AUTO DEFROST charts The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST button 2 The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob until the desired weight quantity is displayed e Enter the weight of the food only Do not include the weight of the container e For food weighing more or less than weights quantities given in the AUTOCOOK amp AUTO DEFROST charts use manual operation For best results follow the cooking charts on pages 27 28 3 To start cooking press START QUICK button When action is required e g to turn food over the oven stops and the audible signals sound remaining cooking time and any indic
20. MCD2661E Microwave oven Operating instructions MICROMAT DUO AEG _ PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION Electrolux Dear Customer wee gt Thank you for buying an AEG Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG Electrolux brand name Before using your AEG Electrolux microwave oven 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 trouble free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and or mentions words such as Warning Take care 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 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 Contents Important safety instructions 0 2 4 Oven Gt ACCESSONIES 2c che iaras ieat beds Ghewdad ntwad vad ier el eedbaeouie pa ee 5 CGO ae 6 Before Operation sive nagaadiede deed oes REN EFEN ER eae eaere mete Hees 7 Setting the ClOCk wiiccinds Seeded cerceta EE Ree de eee oe LK ee eee eee eee 7 W
21. The temperature is thereby equalised and the food heats up evenly Arrangemant of food Place a number of individual portions such as small pudding moulds cups or potatoes in their jackets in a circle on the turntable Keep the portions at a distance from each other so that the microwave energy can reach the food from all sides Turning Medium sized items such as hamburgers and steaks should be turned over once during cooking in order to shorten the cooking process Large items such as roasts and chickens must be turned since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned Standing time Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with microwaves Almost all foods which are thawed heated or cooked in the microwave require a certain amount of time to stand during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed Li Heating e Ready prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish e Food should be covered with microwave cling film a plate or cover obtainable from stores so that the surface does not dry out Drinks need not be covered e Remove the lids from firmly closed containers e When boiling liquids such as water coffee tea or milk place a glass stirrer in the container e If possible stir large quantities from time to time to ensu
22. able ovenware Glass amp ceramic glass Heat resistant glass utensils are very suitable The cooking process can be observed from all sides They must not however contain any metal e g lead crystal nor have a metallic overlay e g gold edge cobalt blue finish Ceramics Generally very suitable Ceramics must be glazed since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the ceramic Moisture causes the material to heat up and may make it shatter If you are not certain whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave carry out the utensil suitability test See page 9 Porcelain Very suitable Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal The characteristics of microwaves Microwaves penetrate all non metal objects made of glass china earthenware plastic wood or paper This is why the microwaves never make these materials hot Dishes become hot only because the food inside them is hot The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of metal and so they are deflected For this reason metal objects are not normally suitable for microwave cookery There are exceptions where you can actually make use of the fact that the microwaves cannot pass through metal If you cover food with aluminium foil at specific points while it is defrosting or cooking you can prevent those parts from getting too warm too hot or overc
23. ables and other foods with a high water content can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of a little water This ensures that many vitamins and minerals are preserved Food in skin or shells Foods such as sausages chickens chicken legs baked potatoes tomatoes apples egg yolks or such like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small wooden skewer This will enable the steam which forms to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell Fatty foods Fatty meat and layers of fat cook better than lean portions of meat Before cooking cover the fatty portions with a piece of aluminium foil or place the food with the fat side down Blanching vegetables Before freezing vegetables they should be blanched This preserves the quality and flavour at their best Method wash and chop the vegetables Put 250g of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover Heat for 3 5 minutes After blanching immerse immediately in cold water to prevent further cooking and then allow to drain Pack vegetables in an airtight container and freeze Preserving fruit and vegetables Using the microwave for preserving is quick and easy There are preserving jars rubber vacuum seals and suitable seals made of plastic available specially made for microwaves The manufacturers will supply precise instructions for use Large amp small quantities Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to
24. ade by an authorised Service Force technician To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Never use sealed containers Remove seals and lids before use Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off Take care when microwaving liquids Use a wide mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when handling the container To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding 1 Stir liquid prior to heating reheating 2 It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil into the liquid whilst reheating 3 Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed pierce the yolks and the whites or the eggs may explode Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes sausages and fruit before cooking or they may explode To avoid the possibility of bu
25. appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation Oven exterior The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth and dry the exterior with a soft towel Control panel Open the door before cleaning to de activate the control panel Care should be taken when cleaning the control panel Using a cloth dampened with water only gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean Avoid using excessive amounts of water Do not use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner What to do if iS the microwave appliance is not working properly Check that the fuses in the fuse box are working there has not been a power outage If the fuses continue to blow please contact a qualified electrician the microwave mode is not working DSS Check that the door is properly closed the door seals and their surfaces are clean the START QUICK button has been pressed the turntable is not turning DSS Check that the turntable support is correctly connected to the drive the ovenware does not extend beyond the turntable food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing it from rotating there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable NOTE Oven Interior 1 For cleaning wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still warm For heavier spills use a mild soa
26. at pieces of aluminium foil The poultry should be processed immediately after defrosting Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy For the best result if the cream begins to soften rapidly remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 30 minutes at room temperature ah WN 24 i Recipes for auto cook CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES AC 1 Spicy chicken fricassee 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 60g 120 g 180 g long grain rice parboiled 1 1 1 sachet saffron 25g 50g 75g onion sliced 50g 100 g 150g red pepper in strips 50g 100 g 150g leek in strips 150 g 300 g 450g fillet of chicken breast cubed pepper paprika powder 10g 20g 30g butter or margarine 150 ml 300ml 450 ml meat stock MINCE AND ONION AC 2 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 150 g 300 g 450 g minced meat 12 beef 1 2 pork 50g 100 g 150 g_ onion finely chopped 1 2 1 11 2 egg 15g 30g 45g white breadcrumbs salt and pepper 115ml 230ml 345 ml meat stock 20g 40g 60g tomato pur e 65g 125g 190 g potatoes finely chopped 65g 125g 190 g carrots finely chopped 1 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 11 2 tbsp chopped parsley GRATINATED FISH FILLET A1 1 Fish gratin Italian style 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 200 g 430g 630g fish fillet 1 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 11 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 11 2 tbsp anchovy butter 30g 50g 80g Gouda grat
27. ator will flash on the display To continue cooking press the START QUICK button 20 TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob HON 3 START QUICK lal The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature Check food is piping hot after cooking If necessary you can extend the cooking time and change the power level NOTE If you use the ADD 30 SECONDS function during the cooking defrosting the food may be overcooked START QUICK button t Auto cook amp auto defrost operation Example 1 for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1 To cook Gratinated Fish Fillet 1 5 kg using Auto Cook plus Grill 1 A1 1 1 Select the menu required by 2 Enter the weights by rotating 3 Press the START QUICK pressing the AUTO COOK PLUS the TIMER WEIGHT POWER button once GRILL 1 button once knob lt START vvv QUICK i gt gt gt B B x1 Check the display sp S S m s Example 2 for AUTO DEFROST To defrost Steak 0 2 kg using Auto Defrost Ad 1 1 Select the menu required by 2 Enter the weight by rotating 3 Press the START QUICK pressing the AUTO DEFROST the TIMER WEIGHT POWER button once button once knob START QUICK gt x1 Check the display 21 22 AUTO COOK AC 1 Cook Chicken Pan with Vegetables AC 2 Cook Mince and Onion AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1 A1 1 Cook Gratinated Fish Fillet a 1 A1 2 Cook Gratin GES WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS
28. c glass with a metal alloy base which allows food to be browned When using the browning dish a suitable insulator e g a porcelain plate must be placed between the turntable and the browning dish Be careful to adhere exactly to the pre heating time given in the manufacturer s instructions Excessive pre heating can damage the turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the safety device which will switch off the oven Metal Generally speaking metal should not be used since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food There are however exceptions small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook e g chicken wings Small metal skewers and aluminium containers e g of readycooked meals can be used They must however be small in relation to the food e g aluminium containers must be at least 2 3 to 3 4 filled with food It is recommended that you transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx 2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking area otherwise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL overlay or metal parts such as screws bands or handles Utensil suitability test If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable for use in your microwave oven carry o
29. d put on a plate for serving No standing time is necessary IMPORTANT The dish gets very hot during cooking To avoid burning yourself please use oven gloves to remove the flan dish from the oven Prepare the grill skewers referring to the recipe on page 26 Place on the high rack and cook When the audible signal sounds turn over After cooking remove and put on a plate for serving No standing time necessary Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken legs Pierce the skin of the chicken legs Put the chicken legs on the rack skin side down with the thin ends towards the centre When audible signal sounds turn the food over After cooking remove and stand for approx 5 min Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken Pierce the skin of the chicken Put chicken breast side down in a flan dish When audible signal sounds turn over After cooking leave for approx 3 min in the oven remove and put on a plate for serving Important Chilled foods are cooked from 5 C frozen foods are cooked from 18 C 23 li Auto cook amp auto defrost charts BUTTON AUTO ao Ad 1 Defrost Steak and Chops Ad 2 Defrost Minced Meat Ad 3 Defrost Cake Ad 4 Defrost Bread WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 2 1 0 kg 100 g Flan dish See note below 0 2 1 0 kg 100 g Flan dish See note below 0 1 1 4 kg 100 g Plate See note below 0 1 1 0 kg 100 g
30. dish 450 g courgettes sliced 150 g sour cream 2 eggs 100 g Cheddar cheese grated 32 Mix the spinach with the cheese and fromage frais season to taste Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each slice of the cooked ham and roll up Secure the ham with a wooden skewer Make a b chamel sauce to do this pour the water and cream into a bowl and heat 2 4 min 900 W Mix the flour and butter to make a roux add to the liquid and whisk until disolved Cover cook until thick 1 2 min 900 W Stir and taste Place the sauce into the greased dish place the filled rolls of ham into sauce and cook with lid 10 12 min amp 630 W After cooking stand for approx 5 min Chop the tomatoes mix with the ham and onion garlic minced beef and tomato puree Season cover and cook 5 8 min 900 W Mix the cr me fraiche with the milk Parmesan cheese herbs oil and spices Grease the dish and cover the bottom with about 1 3 of the pasta Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce Repeat and finish with the remaining pasta on top Cover the pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese Cook with the lid on 13 17 min 630 W After cooking stand for approx 5 10 min Mix the tomatoes with the onions and season well Add the macaroni Pour the tomato sauce over the macaroni and spread the courgette slices on top Beat the sour cream and the eggs and pour ov
31. ece E 450W 1 2 Toast the bread and spread it with butter WO top with a slice of cooked ham a slice of pineapple and 4 pieces J 450W 1 2 1 a slice of cheese 5 6 Frozen Pizza place on the low rack 28 Recipes All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise stated ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave you should take note of the following Shorten cooking times by a third to a half Follow the example of the recipes in this book Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat fish poultry vegetables fruit stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty Onion soup Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity 4 soup bowls 200 ml Ingredients 10g butter or margarine 100 g onions sliced 800 ml meat stock salt pepper 2slices bread 40g grated cheese Aubergines stuffed with minced meat Utensils Bowl with lid 1 capacity Shallow flan dish approx 30 cm long Ingredients 250 g aubergines 200 g tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil to grease the dish 100 g onions chopped 4 mild green chillies seeds removed 200 g minced beef 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 tbsp parsley chopped salt pepper paprika 60g Feta cheese cubed Foods which have little moisture such as platters of food should have the surface moistened
32. ed salt and pepper 150g 300 g 450g fresh tomatoes 1tbsp 1 2tbsp 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs 100 g 180 g 280g Mozarella 1 2 tbsp 3 4 tbsp 1 tbsp Basil chopped GRATINATED FISH FILLET A1 1 Fish esterhazy 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 230 g 450g 680 g fish fillet 100 g 200 g 300 g leeks cut into rings 20g 40g 60g __ onion finely sliced 40g 100 g 140 g carrot grated 10g 10g 20g butter or margarine salt pepper and nutmeg 1tbsp 11 2 tosp 2tbsp lemon juice 50g 100 g 150g cr me fraiche 50g 100 g 150g Gouda grated On WN Mix together the rice and saffron in a greased dish Add the onions red pepper leek and chicken Season and place on top of the rice Put butter on the top Pour the stock over the chicken cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK AC 1 Chicken pan with vegetables After cooking stand for approx 5 10 min Mix together the minced meat onion egg and the breadcrumbs in a casserole dish Season with salt and pepper Mix the tomato pur e into the meat stock Add the liquid potatoes carrots and parsley to the meat and stir well Cover and cook on AUTO COOK AC 2 Mince and onion When the audible signal sounds stir and re cover After cooking stir and stand for approx 5 min Sprinkle with parsley and serve Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice salt and grease with anchovy butter Place in
33. eding operation i e closing the door pressing the STOP button or cooking completion b Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking for multiples of 30 seconds if the START QUICK button is pressed while the oven is in operation 3 TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL To check the microwave power level during cooking press the COOKING MODE button 1 2 3 VW w x bnan x1 As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level 4 SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION 1 Press and hold the STOP key for 3 1 Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds seconds STOP STOP x1 for 3 seconds x1 for 3 seconds The display will show The display will show the time of day if set p S S T B sm NOTE When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button 19 t Auto cook amp auto defrost operation AUTOCOOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time You can choose from 2 AUTOCOOK 6 AUTOCOOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus What you need to know when using this automatic function For example 1a AUTO COOK The AUTO COOK button has two menus Press the AUTO COOK button once the display will appear as shown 1b AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1 The AUTO COOK PLUS GRIL
34. enings 12 Outer cover 13 Rear cabinet 14 Power supply cord support clips 15 Power supply cord BN OE ON ACCESSORIES Check to make sure the following accessories are provided 16 Turntable 17 Turntable support 18 High rack 19 Low rack 20 4 fixing screws not shown e Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity e Then place the turntable on the turntable support e To avoid turntable damage ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven NOTE When you order accessories please mention two 18 items part name and model name to your dealer or local Service Force Centre 19 Control panel sb S Sow Sm START STOP QUICK pee 10 11 9 Digital Display Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up just above each symbol according to the instruction When an indicator is flashing press the appropriate button having the same symbol or carry out the necessary operation sP Stir 2 Turn over S4 Weight power level w Grill Microwave start Cooking in progress TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob AUTO COOK button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 2 button Press to select one of the 3 automatic programmes AUTO DEFROST button Press to select one of the
35. er the gratin Sprinkle the grated cheese on top Place on the low rack and cook 18 21 min 900 W 7 8 min 630W After cooking stand for approx 5 10 min Recipes Pears in chocolate sauce Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Bowl with lid 1 capacity Ingredients 4 whole pears peeled 600 g 60g sugar 10g vanilla sugar 1 tbsp pear liqueur 150 ml water 130g dark chocolate chopped 100 g creme fraiche Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Ingredients 500 ml milk 40g sugar 15g chopped almonds 50g semolina 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 1 egg white 250 g raspberries 50 ml water 40g sugar Cheesecake Utensils Spring form tin approx 26 cm diameter Ingredients Base 300 g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 10g baking powder 150 g sugar 1 egg 10g butter or margarine to grease the tin Filling 150 g butter or margarine 100 g sugar 10g vanilla sugar 3 eggs 400 g fromage frais 20 fat content 40g powdered vanilla pudding mix Place the sugar vanilla sugar pear liqueur and water into the bowl stir cover and cook 1 2 min 900 W Place the pears in the liquid cover and cook 5 8 min 900 W Take the pears out of the cooking liquid and place in the refrigerator Put 50 ml of the cooking liquid into the smaller bowl Add the chocolate and cr me fraiche cover and cook 2 3 min 900 W Stir the sauce well pour over the pears to serve Put
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37. heat through and cook than before Seta longer cooking time double quantity nearly double time or if the food is colder than usual rotate or turn from time to time or seta higher power setting If you cook the food over the standard time with only the same cooking mode the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will begin to light on and off After pausing for 90 seconds full power can be reset Cooking Mode Standard time Reduced power level 34 Microwave 900 W 20 minutes Microwave 630 W Grill 30 minutes Grill 50 Dual Grill Grill 30 minutes Grill 50 Guarantee Customer Service EURO LINE APPLIANCES LENGTH OF WARRANTY EURO LINE WILL PAY FOR TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Replacement parts and or labour to repair from original date of purchase including defects in materials or workmanship parts and labour to the first purchaser of Service must be provided by an authorized this appliance Euro Line company unless advised otherwise THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER COMMERCIAL USE The name Euro Line Appliances for service matters incorporates work performed by authorized service agents or service companies EXCEPTIONS EURO LINE APPLIANCES WILL NOT PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CALLS 1 To install or correct the installation of an appliance 2 To instruct the use of an app
38. l capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not lean or swing on the oven door Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy Children should be taught all important safety instructions use of pot holders careful removal of food coverings paying special attention to packaging e g self heating materials designed to make food crisp as they may be extra hot Other warnings Never modify the oven in any way This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use Important safety instructions To promote trouble free use of your oven and avoid damage Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual see page 17 note 2 Doing so may damage the oven When using a browning dish or self heating material always place a heat resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress The preheating time specified in the dish s instructions must not be exceeded Do not use metal utensils which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing Do not put cans in the oven Only use the turntable and the turntable
39. lation instructions The microwave can be fitted in position A or B y Chimney y Chimney Position A Position B ay ey G g Conventional 2 d oven POSITION NICHE SIZE CHIMNEY Gap Between W D H min Cupboard amp Ceiling A 560 x 550 x 380 50 50 B 560 x 500 x 380 40 50 easurements in mm NOTE Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor 38 i Installation CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY e The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can T A be unplugged easily in an emergency Or it should be possible to isolate the oven from the supply by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules e The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard e The best position is above the cupboard see A When not connecting the power supply cord to position A it should be removed from the support clip see diagram item 14 on page 5 and routed under the oven e Connect the appliance to a single phase 220 V 60 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket e If the appliance is to be operated in a non European country the supply voltage current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply The rating plate can be found on the inside face
40. ld for 3 seconds FON 3 Press the COOKING 4 Set the minutes Rotate the 5 Press the COOKING MODE button to TIMER WEIGHT POWER MODE button to start change from hours to knob until the correct the clock minutes minute is displayed 35 lt A A wv vey oy ve w a Q gt EB x1 x1 NOTES 1 You can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob HEA after the power is reinstated If this clockwise or counter clockwise occurs during cooking the programme will be 2 Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during erased The time of day will also be erased programming 4 When you want to reset the time of day follow the 3 If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven above example again is interrupted the display will intermittently show i What are microwaves What are microwaves Like radio and television waves microwaves are electromagnetic waves Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food The friction this causes produces heat which ensures that the food is defrosted heated or cooked through The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that the microwaves penetrate the food from every direction Energy is used to the full In comparison the energy from a conventional hob passes from the burner through the pan and so to the food This method wastes a great deal of energy li Suit
41. liance 3 To replace house fuses re set circuit breakers or correct house wiring 4 To correct house plumbing 5 To clean drains filters or garbage disposers 6 To repair an appliance if it fails due to misuse or abuse EURO LINE APPLIANCES WILL NOT PAY WHEN THE FOLLOWING OCCURS 1 Damage resulting from fires acts of God alteration improper installation or installation not in accordance with local building codes 2 Pickup or delivery of major appliances requiring service The appliances are designed to be repaired in the home However Euro Line will not be responsible for travelling and labour costs if the customer lives in excess of 50 km 30 miles or if the travel time is in excess of 30 minutes from the nearest service center Any excess to this will not be covered by the warranty In no event will Euro Line be responsible for incidental or consequential damages For warranty service and parts contact EURO PARTS Service will be provided during normal business hours Should you have a service problem that is not resolved locally contact For Service and Parts Contact EURO PARTS USA EURO PARTS CANADA EURO LINE APPLIANCES Tel 1 800 561 4614 Tel 1 800 678 8352 1 800 421 6332 Fax 1 519 528 5001 Fax 1 519 528 5001 Tel Direct 1 905 829 3980 Fax 1 905 829 3985 35 User Instructions amp Installation Manual Service amp Repair To save you time and money please have the following information ready
42. ly to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use a normal paper or glass container Do not cook eggs in the unbroken shells Pressure builds up inside the shell and this may result in the egg exploding Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying inside the microwave oven It is impossible to control the temperature of the oil and it may suddenly splash out of the pan Do not heat sealed containers such as jars or tins The pressure inside the container could cause the container to explode The exception is when you are making preserves Cooking times All the times given in this book are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature weight and condition of the food water or fat content etc Salt spices amp herbs Food cooked in your microwave retains its individual flavour better than it does when conventional preparation methods are used For this reason you should use salt sparingly and normally add it only after cooking Salt absorbs liquid and dries out the outer layer of food Herbs and spices can be used as normal Types of use Microwave you can defrost frozen foods in a short time Combined operation With the combination of microwave and grill you can cook and roast at the same time Therefore the advantages of these appliances will combine sensibly and mutually The heat of the grill quickly seals the pores of the food and the microwave functions for a short time The food keeps its moist
43. meat and vegetables alternately on 4 wooden skewers Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the kebabs Place the kebabs on the rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 2 A2 2 Grill skewers Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp tablespoon Cup cupful g gram ml millilitre min minutes tsp teaspoon KG kilogram litre cm centimetre TABLE HEATING FOOD amp DRINK Food Drink Quantity Setting Power Time Method g ml Level Min Coffee 1 cup 150 B 900W approx 1 do not cover Milk 1 cup 150 900W approx 1 do not cover Water 1 cup 150 900W approx 2 do not cover 6 cups 900 900 W 8 10 do not cover 1 dish 1000 E 900 W 9 11 do not cover One plate meal 400 z 900 W 4 6 sprinkle some water onto the sauce Vegetables meat and trimmings cover stir halfway through heating Soup Stew 200 900 W 1 2 cover stir after heating Vegetables 200 ze 900 W 2 3 if necessary add some water cover 500 900 W 3 5 stir halfway through heating Meat 1 slice 200 900W approx 3 thinly spread sauce over the top cover Fish fillet 200 E 900 W 3 5 cover Cake 1 slice 150 450 W 1 2 1 place in a flan dish Baby food 1 jar 190 E 450 W 1 2 1 transfer into a suitable microwaveable container sfter heating stir well and test the temperature Melting Margarine or Butter 50 900 W 1 2 cover Melting chocolate 100 45
44. ne to grease the dish 200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes sliced 115g 230g 345g _ courgette finely sliced 759g 150g 225g cr me fraiche 1 2 3 eggs 1 2 1 2 clove of garlic crushed salt pepper 40g 80g 120g grated Gouda cheese 10g 20g 30g sunflower kernel GRILL SKEWERS A2 2 4 pieces 400 g pork cutlets cubed 100 g smoked belly of porkstreaky bacon 100 g onions quartered 250 g tomatoes quartered 100 g green pepper in eight pieces 2 tbsp oil 4 tsp sweet paprika salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp worcester sauce 26 Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt pepper and nutmeg Grease the gratin dish Place alternate layers of potato slices diced ham and spinach in the dish The top layer should be spinach Mix the eggs with cr me fraiche add salt and pepper and pour over the gratin Cover the gratin with the grated cheese Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 A1 2 Gratin After cooking stand for 5 10 min Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish Mix the eggs with cr me fraiche season with salt pepper and garlic and pour over the gratin Sprinkle the Gouda cheese over the gratin Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernels Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 A1 2 Gratin After cooking stand for 5 10 min Thread
45. o frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width depth and height Actual capacity for holding food is less This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Important information H A Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials AEG Electrolux microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation Only the minimum packaging necessary is used Packaging materials e g foil or styrofoam can place children at risk Danger of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are untreated Plastic items are marked as follows PE polyethylene eg packaging film PS polystyrene eg packaging CFC free PP polypropylene eg packaging straps By using and re using the packaging raw materials are saved and waste volume is reduced Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre Contact your local council for information Disposal of old appliances Old appliances should be
46. ontinue as normal e Beef should be well hung and have little gristle e Even though the pieces may be of a similar size cooking results may vary This is due amongst other things to the kind of food variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking e Turn large pieces of meat fish or poultry half way through the cooking time so that they are cooked evenly from all sides e After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and allow them to stand for approx 10 minutes standing time During this period the roast carries on cooking and the liquid is evenly distributed so that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is lost i Defrosting amp cooking Deep frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the same time in one process in your microwave You will find some examples in the table Do take note however of the general advice given on heating and defrosting food Please refer to the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging when preparing deep frozen dishes These usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice on preparation Li Microwave power levels Your oven has 5 power levels To choose the power level for cooking follow the advice given in the recipe section Generally the following recommendations apply 900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e g soup casseroles canned food hot beverages vegetables fish etc 630 W used for longe
47. ooked Please check out the advice given in the guide Plastic utensils Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw heat and cook food Follow the manufacturer s recommendations Paper utensils Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable Follow the manufacturer s recommendations Kitchen paper can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in short heating methods e g of bread or products in bread crumbs Insert the paper between the food and the revolving plate The surface of the food will stay crispy and dry Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will catch splashes i Suitable ovenware Microwave cling film This or heat resistant film is very suitable for covering or wrapping Please follow the manufacturer s recommendations Roasting bags Can be used in a microwave oven Metal clips are not suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil might melt Fasten the roasting bag with string and pierce it several times with a fork Non heat resistant food wraps are not recommended for use in a microwave oven The right utensils for combined operation For combined operation Microwave grill and grill operation you can use any heat resistant accessories e g porcelain pottery glass It is possible to use metal accessories only for a simple grill operation Browning dish A special microwave dish made from cerami
48. ow rack and cook 11 13 min amp 630 W Garnish the aubergine halves with the chilli rings and continue cooking 4 7 min O 630W After cooking stand for approx 2 min 29 Recipes Mushrooms with rosemary Utensils Bowl with lid 1 capacity Shallow round dish with lid approx 22 cm diameter Ingredients 8 large mushrooms approx 225 g whole 20g butter or margarine 50g onion finely chopped 50g bacon finely diced black pepper fresh rosemary chopped 125ml dry white wine 125ml cream 20g flour Sole fillets Utensils Shallow oval oven dish with microwave cling film approx 26 cm long Ingredients 400 g sole fillets 1 lemon whole 150 g tomatoes 10g butter 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley chopped salt pepper 4 tbsp white wine 20g butter or margarine Tip This recipe can also be used for Cod Haddock Halibut Mullet or Plaice Fish fillet with cheese sauce Utensils Bowl with lid 1 capacity Shallow round gratin dish approx 25 cm diameter Ingredients 800 g fish fillets 2 tbsp lemon juice salt 10g butter or margarine 50g onion finely chopped 20g flour 100 ml white wine 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the dish 100 g Emmental cheese grated 2 tbsp parsley chopped 30 Remove the stalks from the mushrooms Chop the stalks into small pieces Grease the shallow dish Add the onions the diced bacon and the mushroom stalks Season with pepper and rosema
49. p and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed Do not remove the waveguide cover 2 Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven 3 Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior 4 Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill refer to note 2 on page 17 Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke or a bad smell Turntable and turntable support Remove the turntable and turntable support from the oven Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild soapy water Dry with a soft cloth Both the turntable and the turntable support are dishwasher safe Door To remove all trace of dirt regularly clean both sides of the door the door seals and sealing surfaces with a soft damp cloth Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass Racks These should be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and dried The racks are dishwasher safe NOTE A steam cleaner should not be used iT the microwave will not switch off Isolate the appliance from the fuse box Contact your local Service Force Centre the interior light is not working iS Call your local Service Force Centre The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by trained Service Force technicians the food is taking longer to
50. r cooking of dense foods such as roast joints meat loaf and plated meals also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes At this reduced setting the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides To set the microwave power level 450 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally eg beef dishes it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender 270 W Defrost setting to defrost select this power setting to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly This setting is also ideal for simmering rice pasta dumplings and cooking egg custard 90 W For gentle defrosting eg cream gateaux or pastry W WATT Rotate the TIMER WEIGHT POWER knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select cooking time Press the COOKING MODE button once microwave only To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached Press the START QUICK button NOTE If the power level is not selected 900 W is automatically set 15 t Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes 90 00 The input unit of cooking defrosting time peo nae JSST OE 0 5 minutes 10 seconds varies from 10 seconds to five minutes It depends on 5 10 minutes 30seconds the total length of the cooking defrosting time as 10 30 minutes i minute shown on the table 30 90 minutes 5 minutes
51. re that the temperature is evenly distributed e The times are for food at a room temperature of 20 C The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator should be increased slightly i Defrosting Your microwave is ideal for defrosting Defrosting times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods Here are a few tips Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting Boxes amp containers Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for defrosting and heating food since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze down to approx 40 C as well as being heat resistant up to approx 220 C You can therefore use the same container to freeze defrost heat and even cook the food without having to transfer it Covering Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil before defrosting Defrosted or warm parts should likewise be covered with aluminium strips during defrosting This stops the thin parts becoming too hot while thicker parts are still frozen Correct setting It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather than one which is too high By so doing you will ensure that the food defrosts evenly If the microwave setting is too high the surface of the food will already have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen e After heating allow the food to stand for 1 2 minutes so that the temperature inside the food can be evenl
52. rns Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns Always open containers popcorn makers oven cooking bags etc away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns To avoid burns always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies children or the elderly Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink always check the food temperature Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns Keep children away from the door and accessible parts that may become hot when the grill is in use Children should be kept away to prevent them burning themselves Do not touch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity ventilation openings accessories and dishes during GRILL mode DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation as they will become hot Before cleaning make sure they are not hot To avoid misuse by children Warning Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or menta
53. ry cover and cook 3 5 min 900 W Leave to cool Heat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the bowl 1 3 min 900 W Mix the remaining wine with the flour stir into the hot liquid cover and cook Stir once during cooking approx 1 min 900 W Fill the mushrooms with the bacon mixture and put in shallow dish Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and cook on the rack 6 8 min amp 270W After cooking stand for approx 2 min Wash the fish and pat dry Remove any bones Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices Grease the oven dish with butter Place the fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with vegetable oil Sprinkle parsley over the dish place the tomatoe slices on top and season Place the lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them Place small pats of butter on top of the lemon cover and cook 11 13 min 630 W After cooking stand for approx 2 min Wash the fish pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice Rub with salt Grease the bowl Add the diced onion cover and cook 1 2 min 900 W Sprinkle the flour over the onions and white wine and mix Grease the gratin dish and place the fish in it Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with cheese Place on the rack and cook 7 8 min 450W 14 16 min amp 450W After cooking stand for approx 2 min Recipes Almond trout Utensils Shallow oval gratin dish approx 32 cm long Ingredients
54. ter the desired 2 Choose the desired 3 Enter the desired power 4 Press the COOKING cooking time by cooking mode by pressing level by rotating TIMER MODE button before rotating TIMER COOKING MODE button WEIGHT POWER knob programming Stage 2 WEIGHT POWER once microwave only knob 2 vw STAGE 2 5 Enter desired time by 6 Choose the desired cooking 7 Press START QUICK button rotating TIMER WEIGHT mode by pressing the COOKING once to begin cooking POWER knob MODE button twice Grill only START 1 2 3 zrg QUICK x2 x1 Check the display GS aT sar sh S S T B a The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 630 W and then for 5 minutes on Grill only NOTE If you set any programme after setting GRILL mode omit the steps 3 and 4 If you press the COOKING MODE button continually after setting GRILL mode the GRILL mode will be changed to the DUAL GRILL mode automatically Example To cook 1 0 kg Courgette amp Noodle Gratin see recipe on page 32 1 18 minute at 900 W 2 7 minutes Dual Grill at 630 W 18 cs Other convenient functions 2 QUICK START FUNCTION The START QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions a Direct start You can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START QUICK button START QUICK NOTE To avoid the misuse by children the START QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after prec
55. ting the TIMER mode by pressing the button once to begin WEIGHT POWER knob COOKING MODE button cooking twice Grill only a TOTE START wy yy QUICK lt gt B X2 x1 Check the display sp S Be ww starr NOTES 1 The high or the low rack is recommended for grilling 2 You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time this is normal and not a sign that the oven is out of order To avoid this problem when first using the oven operate the grill without food for 20 minutes 2 DUAL GRILL COOKING This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power 90W to 630W The microwave power level is preset to 270W Example To cook grill skewers see recipe on page 26 for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL 450W 1 Enter the desired 2 Choose the desired 3 Rotate the TIMER 4 Press the cooking time by cooking mode by WEIGHT POWER knob START QUICK rotating the TIMER pressing the COOKING to the desired button once to WEIGHT POWER knob MODE button three microwave power level begin cooking times Dual Grill 4 START 5 QUICK r 7 A b x1 Check the display Pp S Sw sa 17 us Other convenient functions 1 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages maximum can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE GRILL or DUAL GRILL Example To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power Stage 1 5 minutes Grill only Stage 2 STAGE 1 1 En
56. ure inside and is crispy on the outside Grill Your oven is provided with a quartz grill which you can also use without microwave operation like any other conventional grill Cooking test The cooking status of meals can be tested as with conventional preparation e Food thermometer Each food has a certain interior temperature at the end of the heating process With a food thermometer you can determine whether the food is hot or cooked enough e Fork You can check fish with a fork If the fish meat is no longer clear and comes easily from the fishbones it is If it is over cooked it becomes tough and dry e Wooden skewer Cakes and bread can be tested by inserting a wooden skewer If the skewer remains clean and dry after pulling it out they are done li Tips amp advice Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time The internal temperature of food and drink can be ascertained with a food thermometer The most important temperatures are specified in the temperature table Drink Food Internal Internal temp temperature after 10 15 mins once cooked standing time Heating drinks 65 750C Coffee Water Tea etc Heating Milk 60 65 C Heating soup 75 80 C Heating stew 75 80 C Poultry 80 85 C 85 90 C Lamb Pink 70 C 70 75 C Well done 75 80 C 80 85 C Roast beef Rare 50 55 C 55 600C Medium 60 650C 65 700C Well done 75 800C 80 850C Pork Veal 80 850C 80 850C Addition of water Veget
57. ure that as far as possible they are of similar size This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole e g boiled potatoes e Wash the vegetables before preparing them clean them and only then weigh the required quantity for the recipe and chop them up e Season them as you would normally but as a rule only add salt after cooking e Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little more water You will find information about this in the table see page 27 e Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid Those with a high moisture content e g onions or boiled potatoes can be cooked in microwave cling film without adding water e After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over e After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx 2 minutes so that the temperature disperses evenly standing time e The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetable in question The fresher the vegetables the shorter the cooking times i Cooking meat fish amp poultry e When buying food items try to ensure that as far as possible they are of similar size This will ensure that they are cooked properly e Before preparation wash meat fish and poultry thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper Then c
58. ut the following test Place the utensil into the oven Place a glass container filled with 150ml of water on or next to the utensil Switch on the oven at 900W power for 1 to 2 minutes If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch it is suitable Do not use this test on a plastic utensil It could melt li Tips amp advice Before you start To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven we have put together a few hints and tips for you Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside Setting the cooking time Defrosting re heating and cooking times are generally much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob So you will need to consult this book for the recommended cooking times It is better to set shorter rather than longer cooking times Always test the food after the cooking time has elapsed It is better then to continue cooking it for a little longer than to have overcooked food Starting temperature Defrosting re heating and cooking times depend on the temperature of the food when you start For example deep frozen and refridgerated food will need longer than food that is at room temperature Standard storage temperaturs of food are assumed for re heating and cooking times refridgerator temperature of 5 C Room temperature of approximately 20 C For defrosting food a starting temperature of 18 C is assumed Cook popcorn only in special microwave safe containers Refer exact
59. ven or ventilation openings Do not block the ventilation openings Remove all metallic seals wire twists etc from food and food packages Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fire Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch fire To make popcorn only use special microwave popcorn makers Do not store food or any other items inside the oven Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired See the corresponding hints in this operation manual To avoid the possibility of injury WARNING Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning Check the following before use a The door make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or warped b The hinges and safety door latches check to make sure they are not broken or loose c The door seals and sealing surfaces ensure that they have not been damaged d Inside the oven cavity or on the door make sure there are no dents e The power supply cord and plug ensure that they are not damaged Never adjust repair or modify the oven yourself It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches
60. y 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 Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency Do not store or use the oven outdoors If food being heated begins to smoke DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire Only use microwave safe containers and utensils See Page 8 9 Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic paper or other combustible food containers Clean the waveguide cover the oven cavity the turntable and turntable support after use These must be dry and free from grease Built up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire Do not place flammable materials near the o
61. y distributed standing time e The times given are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature weight water content fat content or the result which you wish to achieve Turning stirring Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time As early as possible separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them Small amounts defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily Foods requiring careful handling such as gateaux cream cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature By so doing you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the inside is still frozen Standing time This is particularly important after defrosting food as the defrosting process continues during this period In the defrosting table you will find the standing times for various foods Thick dense foods require a longer standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous nature If the food has not defrosted sufficiently you may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or lengthen the standing time accordingly At the end of the standing time you should process the food as soon as possible and not re freeze it 13 i Cooking fresh vegetables e When buying vegetables try to ens

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