AEG MCC3880E-M Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key power level the microwave operates with the default power 600 W Set the power level with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level The display and symbol stop blinking Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys The Duration symbol and display start blinking Set the duration with the and keys 10 Press the Confirmation key to validate the 11 13 duration The display and symbol stop blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key EN Basic Functions Grill with Fan Use this function for crispy roast meat fish poultry or French fries 1 Select the Grill with Fan function with the 5 Select the Duration with Parameter selection Function selection keys keys The Duration symbol and display start 2 Select the Temperature with Parameter blinking selection keys The Temperature symbol and 6 Set the duration with the and keys display start blinking If you do not change the 7 Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature the oven operates with the default duration The display and symbol stop blinking temperature 160 C r 8 Start the cooking process by pressing the Start 3 Set the temperature with the and keys key 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature The display and symbol stop blinking 14 EN2. Basic Functions Defrosting by weight automatic Use this function to defrost meat poultry fish fruit and bread quickly 1 Select the Defrost by Weight function with the 5 Select the Weight with Parameter selection Function selection keys keys The Weight symbol and display start 2 Select the Program with Parameter selection blinking keys The Duration and Clock symbols and the 6 Set the weight with the and keys display start blinking 7 Press the Confirmation key to validate the 3 Set the program with the and keys refer weight The display and symbol stop blinking to the table below 8 Start the cooking process by pressing the Start 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the key program The display and symbols stop blinking The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes indicating weight intervals and defrosting and standing times in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature Programme Food Weight g Time min Standing time min Pr 01 Meat 100 2000 2 43 20 30 Pr 02 Poultry 100 2500 2 58 20 30 Pr 03 Fish 100 2000 2 40 20 30 Pr 04 Fruit 100 500 2 13 10 20 Pr_05 Bread 100 800 2 19 10 20 Important Note see General instructions for defrosting 15 EN Basic Functions Defrosting by time manual Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly 1 Select the Defrost
3. ceiling and can be removed easily for cleaning For this you just need to unscrew it and clean it with water and dishwashing liquid Accessories Clean the accessories after each use If they are very dirty soak them first of all and then use a brush and sponge The accessories can be washed in a dish washing machine Make sure that the turntable plate and the respective support are always clean Do not switch on the oven unless the turntable and the respective support are in place 34 EN What should I do if the oven doesn t work WARNING Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions e The display is not showing Check if The time indication has been switched off see section on Basic Settings e Nothing happens when press the keys Check if The Safety Block is active see section on Basic Settings e The oven does not work Check if The plug is correctly fitted in the socket The oven s power is switched on The door is completely closed The door should close with an audible click There are any foreign bodies between the door and the cavity front e When the oven is operating can hear some strange noises Check if There
4. keep covered 1 2 min A 02 Pre prepared dishes 200 1500 3 20 Turn 1 2 x keep dense food covered 1 2 min A 03 Pre prepared dishes 200 1500 3 18 Turn 1 2 x keep e g goulash covered 1 2 min A 04 Vegetables 200 1500 2 6 14 Turn 1 2 x keep covered 1 2 min Important Notes temperature If the food temperature is not N what is wanted select a greater or lesser e Always use dishes for use in the weight next time you heat up the food microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid Atter Beatin de thes foodi or chdle th loss of liquids er Eggs E e Stir or mix the foods several times during heating especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as follows Eur nl e The time required to heat the food will depend on its initial temperature Food taken straight from the fridge will take longer to heat up than food that is at room container and then leave the food to stand for some time to allow the temperature to become uniform throughout the food Warning After heating the container may be very hot containers Although microwaves do not heat up most these may heat up through heat transmission from food 17 Special functions Special Function F2 Cooking Use this function to cook fresh food 1 Select the Special function F2 with the Function selection keys 2 Select the Program with Parameter selection keys The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking
5. WxHxD nenn 595 x 455 x 542 mm e Interior dimensions WXHXD coonocnnccnnncccnocncancnoncncnonananncananonnanncnnno 420 x 210 x 390 mm OVEN CAPACITY iia 32 ltr AO o lo ti cid 35 kg 36 EN Installation gt min 40 min 5 22 1 Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it 2 Open microwave door and fasten ua the appliance to the cabinet using EJ the four screws provided Insert NF a the screws through the front holes 37 Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or ran ge of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used withi
6. by Time function with the 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the Function selection keys duration The display and symbol stop blinking 2 Select the Duration with Parameter selection 5 Start the cooking process by pressing the Start keys The Duration symbol and display start key blinking 3 Set the duration with the and keys 16 EN Special functions Special Function F1 Heating food Use this function to heat various types of food 1 Select the Special function F1 with the Function selection keys 2 Select the Program with Parameter selection keys The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking 3 Set the program with the to the table below CAE 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the program The display and symbols stop blinking and keys refer Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys The Weight symbol and display start blinking Set the weight with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight The display and symbol stop blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key The following table shows the Special Function F1 programmes indicating weight intervals and defrosting and standing times in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature Standing time Programme Food Weight kg Time min min A 01 Soup 200 1500 3 15 Turn 1 2 x
7. e Do not use the oven as a pantry e Eggs with their shells and whole boiled eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens because they may explode e Do not use the oven for frying as it is impossible to control the temperature of oil heated by microwaves e To avoid being burnt always use oven gloves for handling dishes and containers and touching the oven e Do not lean or sit on the open oven door This may damage the oven especially in the hinge zone The door can bear a maximum weight of 8 kg EN The turntable and the grills can bear a maximum load of 8 kg To avoid damaging the oven do not exceed this load Cleaning Warning Your microwave oven must be cleaned regularly All food remains must be removed see section on Oven Cleaning If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may shorten the oven s working life and could even result in a dangerous situation The door contact surfaces the front of the cavity and the inside part of the doors must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly Please follow the instructions regarding cleaning in the section Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Repairs Warning Microwaves The outer protection of the oven must not be removed It is dangerous for anyone not authorised by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of repair or maintenance work If the power cable is damaged it should be substituted by
8. maximum of 15 2 If you want to increase the operating time press minutes the Start key again Each time you press this key the operating time will be increased by 30 seconds 11 Basic Functions Grill Use this function to brown the top of food quickly 3 Select the Grill function with the Function selection keys Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys The Duration symbol and display start blinking Set the duration with the and keys Microwave Grill Use this function to cook lasagne poultry roast potatoes and toasted foods Select Select the Microwave Grill function with the Function selection keys the Power Level with Parameter selection keys The Power Level symbol and display start blinking If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 600 W Set the power level with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level The display and symbol stop blinking 4 5 9 6 7 8 12 EN Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration The display and symbol stop blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys The Duration symbol and display start blinking Set the duration with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration The display and symbol s
9. the respective support and clean the cavity base especially after any liquid spillage Do not switch on the oven without the turntable and the respective support being in place If the oven cavity is very dirty put a glass of water on the turntable and switch on the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes at maximum power The steam released will soften the dirt which can then be cleaned easily using a soft cloth Unpleasant odours e g after cooking fish can be eliminated easily Put a few drops of lemon juice in a cup with water Put a spoonful of coffee in the cup to avoid the water boiling over Heat the water for 2 to 3 minutes at maximum microwave power 33 EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Oven ceiling If the oven ceiling is dirty the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier To avoid the danger of burning wait until the grill is cold before lowering it Proceed as follows 1 Turn the grill support by 90 1 2 Lower the grill gently 2 Do not use excessive force as this may cause damage 3 After cleaning the ceiling put the grill 2 back in its place carrying out the previous operation The mica cover 3 located in the ceiling must always be kept clean Any food remains that collect on the mica cover can cause damage or provoke sparks Do not use abrasive cleaning products or sharp objects To avoid any risk do not remove the mica cover The glass lamp cover 4 is located on the oven
10. 3 Set the program with the to the table below 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the program The display and symbols stop blinking CAE and keys refer EN Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys The Weight symbol and display start blinking Set the weight with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight The display and symbol stop blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes indicating weight intervals and defrosting and standing times in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature Programme Food Weight kg Time min Note b 01 Potatoes 200 1000 4 17 Turn 1 2 x keep covered b 02 Vegetables 200 1000 4 15 Turn 1 2 x keep covered b 03 Rice 200 500 13 20 One part rice two parts water keep covered b 04 Fish 200 1000 4 13 Keep covered Important Notes Preparation instructions e Always use dishes for use in the e Fish pieces Add 1 to 3 soup spoons of water microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid or lemon juice loss of liquids e Rice Add water equivalent to twice or three e Stir or mix the foods several times during heating especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as follows turn Warning After heating the container may be very hot Although microwaves do not heat up most con
11. Cancelling a cooking cycle End of a COOKING Cycle nean a ica nn ann aan der eaea eaa ran eaaa ea araia aeae ad aa Defr sting A E E AEE O EEEE Cooking with a microwave oven Cooking WHH tAE ori ia Roasting and DAI 8855 en en ER aa pai What kind of ovenware can be used 31 Microwave function 31 Grill and Hot air function 31 Microwave grill TUNCHON wi sn iid a tiie ss aTi EEEE A TEET iae 31 Aluminium containers and Oli a ra aa raaa S Eee ante son danse sande Aaaa Saai E aada E aaasta 31 Lids Oven Cleaning and Maintenance omnia 33 Front SUrace curia A Oi Ep sucegsdiesducicusdesteepseedaesdestessicia seveeth a EER 33 Oven interior 33 Oven ceiling 34 ACCESSOrIES ner u eet ater AS A A PT re erent 34 What should I do if the Oven doesn t work nunsnsnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnn nn 35 Technical characteristics ii di 36 Description of Functions Specifications EA nie ae eines Installation instructions Before installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the interior This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator Warning The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a pro
12. MCC3880E m User Manual Microwave Oven Benutzerinformation Mikrowelle AEG ey PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION Electrolux Dear Customer Before going any further we want to thank you for preferring our product We are sure that this modern functional and practical microwave oven manufactured with top quality materials will fully meet your expectations We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Always keep the instruction manual handy If you lend the microwave oven to someone else give them the manual as well EN Environmental protection Disposal of the O The packaging bears the Green Point mark Dispose of all the packaging materials such as cardboard expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins In this way you can be sure that the packaging materials will be re used Disposal of equipment no longer used ma According to European Directive 2002 96 EC on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE home electrical appliances should not be put into the normal systems for disposal of solid urban waste Outdated appliances should be collected separately to optimise component material recovery and re cycling rates and to prevent potential harm to human health and the environment The symbol of a rub
13. Warning If the oven has a combined function mode microwave with other means of heating children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the high temperatures generated e Warning The oven cannot be used if The door is not closed correctly The door hinges are damaged The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged The door window glass is damaged There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal object inside e The oven can only be used again after it has been repaired by a Technical Assistance Service technician Beware e Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or jars with the teats or lids on them After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child DANGER OF BURNING e To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food For example a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high e For toasting use just the grilling function and watch the oven all the time It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time e Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven The cable insulation may melt D
14. ahlen Sie beim nachsten Mal eine niedrigere Temperatur und lassen Sie den Kuchen langer backen If the cake is very dry Make small holes in the cake with a tooth pick after baking has finished Then sprinkle the cake with some fruit juice or alcoholic drink Next time increase the temperature by about 10 and reduce the baking time If the cake does not come free when turned Let the cake cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking and it will come out of the tin more easily If the cake still does not come free run a knife carefully around the edges Next time grease the cake tin well Advice on saving energy When you are making more than one cake it is advisable to bake them in the oven one after the other when the oven is still hot This lets you reduce the baking time for the second and later cakes It is preferable to use dark coloured baking ware painted or enamelled black since such baking tins absorb heat better When dealing with long baking times you can switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of the time and make use of the residual heat to complete the baking 30 EN What kind of ovenware can be used Microwave function For the microwave function keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces Glass china clay plastic and paper let microwaves pass For this reason metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the microwave Glas
15. anger of short circuiting Ya Y Take care when heating liquids When liquids water coffee tea milk etc are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly they may spurt out of their containers DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container Microwave safety This oven is exclusively for domestic use Use the oven only for preparing meals Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions e Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place e Never switch on the microwave when it is empty If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged RISK OF DAMAGE e For carrying out oven programming tests put a glass of water inside the oven The water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged e Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings e Use only dishes suitable for microwaves Before using dishes and containers in the microwave check that these are suitable see the section on types of dishes e Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven interior This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator e Do not keep any inflammable object inside the oven as it may burn if the oven is switched on
16. angerous situation Warning Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off Take the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven s power circuit Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning products scourers that scratch surfaces or sharp objects since stains may appear Do not use high pressure or stream jet cleaning appliances Front surface Normally you just need to clean the oven with a damp cloth If it is very dirty add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the cleaning water Afterwards wipe the oven with a dry cloth In an oven with an aluminium front use a glass cleaning product and a soft cloth that does not release any fibres or threads Wipe from side to side without exerting any pressure on the surface Immediately remove lime fat starch or egg white stains Corrosion can occur under these stains Do not let any water get inside the oven Oven interior After each time the oven is used clean the inside walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest way to remove splashes or spots of food that may have stuck to the inside To remove dirt that is harder to shift use a non aggressive cleaning product Do not use oven sprays or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning products Always keep the door and the oven front very clean to ensure that the door opens and closes properly Make sure water does not enter the microwave ventilation holes Regularly take out the turntable plate and
17. bish container superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put on all such products to remind people of their obligation to have such items collected separately Consumers should contact their local authorities or point of sale and request information on the appropriate places to leave their old home electrical appliances Before disposing of your appliance render it non usable by pulling out the power cable cutting this and disposing of it EN Contents Installation INStrUctiONS niisiis adaa eiii a 4 Before installation ont caves ee 4 After installation Microwave Safety dada ta 5 The advantages of microwaves nsnnnnnnnnnnnnnneennnennnennneennennnennnennne 7 Description Of your OVen usnsesuennnunnsansunnnnnnsunnunnsunnnannunnunnnunnnannunnennnunnnunsunnunnnnansnnnennnnannunnnnnnannunnnunnnnnn 8 RS AP N a er ed OL ete es 9 Setting the AA O 9 Safety blocking 9 Stopping the rotating plate Microwave VEN A david A A IA A 11 Grill with Fan Defrosting by weight automatic Defrosting by time MANUAL rerien na re and es Special FUNC ONS sesso os lee dada Special Function P1 Heating food 17 Special Function P2 Cooking 18 Special Function P3 Defrosting amp Toasting 19 When the oven is working ercer Interruptinga COOKINO Cycle caricia ansehen uhren are dB rennes a tree Altering parameters
18. cken drumsticks should be turned towards the outside You can protect the most delicate parts of food with pieces of aluminium foil Important The aluminium foil must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical arcing Thick portions of food should be turned several times Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since narrow and thin portions defrost more quickly than the thicker and broader parts Fat rich foods such as butter cream cheese and cream should not be completely defrosted If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a few minutes With ultra frozen cream if you find small pieces of ice in it you should mix these in before serving 8 9 10 11 12 13 22 EN Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat juices can run off more easily Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not become too dry Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a beep and the display flashes the word tural Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not forget to take off any metal twist tags For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can also be used for heating and cooking all you need to do is take off the lid For all other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave use The liquid resulting from defrosting principally that from poultry s
19. clean the interior and the accessories so that cooking remains do not become encrusted Cooking with the Grill EN Tables and suggestions Grill without microwave Fish Quantity g Time min Instructions Fish Bass 800 18 24 iSpread lightly with butter After half of Sardines gurnard 6 8 fish 15 20 cooking time turn and spread with iseasoning Meat Sausages 6 8 units 22 26 Prick after half cooking time and turn Frozen hamburgers 3 units 18 20 Prick after half cooking time Spare rib approx 3 cm thick 400 25 30 Brush with oil After half of cooking time baste and turn Others Toast 4 units 12 3 Watch toasting Turn Toasted sandwiches 2 units 5 10 Watch toasting Heat up the grill beforehand for 2 minutes Unless indicated otherwise use the rectangular rack Place the grid on a bowl so that the water and the fat can drop The times shown are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the composition and quantity of the food as well as the final condition wished for Fish and meat taste great if before grilling you brush them with vegetable oil spices and herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours Only add salt after grilling Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling After half the grilling time has passed check on how the cooking is going and if necessary turn the food over or brush it with some oil The grill is especially
20. e 1000 21 23 20 30 Turn twice 1500 32 34 20 30 Turn twice 2000 43 45 25 35 Turn three times Goulash i 500 8 10 10 15 i Turn twice 1000 17 19 20 30 Turn three times Minced meat 100 2 4 i 10 15 i Turn once I 500 10 14 20 30 Turn twice Sausages 200 4 6 10 15 Turn once 500 9 12 15 20 Turn twice Poultry portions 250 5 6 5 10 i Turn once Chicken 1000 20 24 20 30 Turn twice Poularde i 2500 38 42 i 25 35 Turn three times Fish fillet 200 4 5 5 10 Turn once Trout 250 5 6 5 10 Turn once Prawns i 100 2 3 5 10 Turn once 500 8 11 10 20 Turn twice Fruit 200 4 5 5 10 Turn once 300 8 9 5 10 i Turn once i 500 11 14 i 10 20 i Turn twice Bread 200 4 5 5 10 i Turn once 500 l 10 12 i 10 15 i Turn once po 80 15 17 10 20 Turn twice Butter 250 8 10 10 15 i Cream cheese 250 6 8 10 15 Creams 250 7 8 10 15 21 Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 4 When defrosting use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves suitable plastic china glass The defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food The defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind Distribute the food evenly in the container Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven The thickest parts of fish or chi
21. el Temperature Time min Walnut cake Spring form type tin Turntable 170 180 i 30 35 las 3 lt Turntable small i Fruit tart Spring form type tin 28 cm round grille 150 160 35 45 Ring cake i Spring form type tin Turntable 170 19 30 45 Piquant cakes e g Pizza _ Turntable small made with potatoes Runde Glasform round grille 160 180 50 70 i Turntable small Sponge cake Spring form type tin 26 cm round grille 160 170 40 45 Jelly roll Glass griddle 1 110 i 35 45 Cherry pie Glass griddle 1 170 180 35 45 Advice on cake baking ware The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins If you are also going to use the microwave use glass ceramic or plastic baking ware These must be able to withstand temperatures up to 250 C If you use these types of baking ware the cakes are not browned as much Advice on how to bake cakes Different amounts and types of pastry require different temperatures and baking times Try low settings first of all and then if necessary use higher temperatures next time A lower temperature will result in more uniform baking Always put the cake tray in the centre of the turntable Baking suggestions How to check if the cake is properly cooked Start sticking a tooth pick in the highest part of the cake 10 minutes before the end of the baking time When no dough sticks to the tooth pick the cake is ready Der Kuchen wird sehr dunkel W
22. erior of the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls uniformly penetrating the food Why food heats up Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food de freezing it cooking it or keeping it hot Since the heat arises inside the food e This can be cooked with little or no liquid or fats oils e De freezing heating or cooking in a microwave oven is quicker than in a conventional oven e The vitamins minerals and nutritional substances in the food are conserved e The natural colour and aroma of the food are unchanged Microwaves pass through china glass cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal For this reason metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven Microwaves are reflected by metal B Sr but go through glass and china and are absorbed by foods amp a EN Description of your oven 12 11 10 6 5 a 8 3 1 1 Door window glass 7 Mica cover 2 Catches 8 Lamp bulb 3 Turntable support 9 Control panel 4 Turntable ring 10 Glass tray 5 Turntable plate 11 Rectangular rack 6 Drop down grill 12 Latera
23. f Defrosting Cooking Grill ovenware heating Glass and china 1 i Home use not flame resistant can b yes yes no no used in dish washer i Glazed china Flame resistant glass and china YOS is ygs ee China stone ware 2 Unglazed or glazed without metalli yes yes no no decorations i Clay dishes 2 Glazed yes yes i no no Unglazed no no l no no Plastic dishes 2 Heat resistant to 100 C yes no no no Heat resistant to 250 C yes yes no no Plastic films 3 i Plastic film for food no no no no Cellophane yes l yes i no i no Paper cardboard parchment 4 yes No i no i no Metal Aluminium foil yes no yes l no Aluminium wrappings 5 no yes yes yes Accessories rectangular rack no no yes yes 1 Without any gold or silver leaf edging no lead 4 Do not use paper plates crystal 5 Only shallow aluminium containers without 2 Keep the manufacturer s instructions in mind lids tops The aluminium cannot come into 3 Do not use metal clips for closing bags Make contact with the cavity walls holes in the bags Use the films only to cover the food 32 EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required Warning Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly with all food remains being removed If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate reducing the oven s working life and possibly resulting in a d
24. he rotating plate 1 To stop the rotating plate press Confirmation 2 To start plate rotation again repeat the above and Cancel keys for 3 seconds to get the word procedure SAFE in the display 10 EN Basic Functions Microwave oven Use this function to cook and heat vegetables potatoes rice fish and meat Select the Microwave function with the Function selection keys Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys The Power Level symbol and display start blinking If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 800 W o Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys The Duration symbol and display start blinking 6 Set the duration with the and keys 7 Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration The display and symbol stop blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start 3 Set the power level with the and keys key NOTE When 1000 W power is selected the duration is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level The display and symbol stop blinking Microwave oven Quick Start Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content such as water coffee tea or thin soup 1 Press the Start key The microwave oven operates for 30 seconds at maximum power NOTE When 1000 W power is selected the operating time is limited to a
25. he section on types of ovenware Keep in mind that the figures given are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the initial state temperature moisture and type of food lf the time is not enough to brown the food well put it under the grill for another 5 or 10 minutes Please follow the standing times and don t forget to turn the meat pieces Unless indicated to the contrary use the turntable plate for cooking The values given in the tables are valid when the oven Cavity is cold it is not necessary to pre heat the oven 27 EN Roasting and baking Table and advices Preparing meat and cake Microwave Hot air Temperature Time Standing Food C Min time min Instructions i Do not put lid on Roast beef 200 30 40 20 ontainer Turn once Pork loin Cutlet or i i i bones i Pork roast 800 1000 200 180 190 50 60 20 Whole chicken 11000 1200 400 200 30 40 10 Ichidkehrohestdewm Tufn i nce o not put lid on Half chicken 500 1000 400 206 fes Ao 4fontainer Tur the the i f pieces with skin down i Turn once i i Do not put lid on an det container Turn once or Roast loin of veal ge 200 180 60 65 20 ice After turning keep i i without lid i o not put lid on Beef topside 1500 1800 200 200 80 90 20 i ontainer Turn once or i i i itwice Microwave Baking Power Temperature T
26. hould be discarded In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other foods Do not forget that by using the defrosting function you need to allow for standing time until the food is completely defrosted EN Cooking with a microwave oven Warning Read the section Microwave Safety before cooking with your microwave Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave e Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin e g apples tomatoes potatoes sausages prick them so that they do not burst Cut the food up before starting to prepare it e Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use see the section on types of ovenware e When cooking food with very little moisture e g defrosting bread making popcorn etc evaporation is very quick The oven then works as if it was empty and the food may burn The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation You should therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the cooking process e It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil frying in the microwave e Remove pre cooked food from the containers they come in since these are not always heat resistant Follow the food manufacturer s instructions e If you have several containers such as cups for example set them out uniformly on the turntable plate e Do not close plastic bags with
27. ime Standing z Pastry wm C Min time min Instructions j Turntable small grill Chocolate cherry pie 200 200 30 5 10 iSpringform 28 cm i i jae j Turntable small grill Cheesecake with fruit 400 180 40 45 5 10 Springform 28 cm Apple pie 200 185 40 45 510 Luntable small gril iSpringform Y 28 cm i H en 3 Turntable small grill Cheese cake with streusel 400 180 40 50 5 10 Ispring orm 26 cm Nuts cake 200 170 30 35 5 10 Turntable Cake tin 28 EN Roasting and baking Advice to roast bake Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time When the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked If the weight of the meat to be roasted does not appear on the table choose the settings for the weight immediately below and extend the cooking times Advice on ovenware Check that the ovenware fits inside the oven Hot glass containers should be put on a dry kitchen cloth If such containers are put on a cold or wet surface the glass may crack and break Use oven gloves to take the ovenware out of the oven 29 EN Baking Table and advices baking hot air Type Container Lev
28. is any electrical arcing inside the oven caused by foreign metallic objects see section on type of ovenware The ovenware is touching the oven walls There are any loose items of cutlery or cooking tools inside the oven e The food doesn t heat up or heats very slowly Check if You have inadvertently used metal ovenware You have selected the correct operating times and power level The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you usually put in e The food is too hot dried out or burnt Check if you selected the correct operating time and power level e hear some noises after the cooking process is finished This is not a problem The cooling fan keeps on working for some time When the temperature has dropped sufficiently the fan will switch itself off e The oven switches on but the interior light does not go on If all the functions work properly it is probable that the lamp has blown You can keep on using the oven Substitution of light bulb To substitute the light bulb proceed as follows Disconnect the oven from the power supply Take the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven s power circuit Unscrew and remove the glass light cover 1 Remove the halogen light bulb 2 Warning The bulb may be very hot Fita new 12V 10W halogen bulb Warning Do not touch the light bulb surface directly with your fingers because you may damage the bulb Fol
29. l supports a Plus and Minus keys d Parameter selection keys b Function selection keys e Confimation key c Cancel Safety Block key f Start Quick Start key EN Basic controls Setting the clock The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct To set the clock proceed as follows 1 Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys not necessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure 2 Set time with Plus and Minus keys 3 Confirm the selection with the Confirmation key Hiding Displaying the Clock If the clock display disturbs you you can hide it by proceeding as follows 1 Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys 2 Press and hold the Confirmation key for 3 seconds The clock will be hidden but the dots between the hours and the minutes will flash once per second To show the clock again repeat the above procedure Safety blocking The oven functioning can be blocked for example to stop it being used by children Proceed as follows 1 To block the oven press the Cancel key for 3 seconds You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the word SAFE The oven is blocked in this state and cannot be used 2 To unblock the oven press the Cancel key again for 3 seconds You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the time again EN Basic controls Stopping t
30. low the lamp manufacturers instructions Screw the glass light cover into place 1 Connect the oven again to the power supply 35 EN Technical characteristics Description of Functions Symbol Function Microwave Foods Power Output i 200 W iSlow defrosting for delicate foods keeping food hot W ooking with little heat boiling rice 409 Rapid defrosting heating baby food i Microwave 600 W pleating and cooking food Cooking vegetables and food 800 W j ooking and heating carefully Heating and cooking small portions of food 1000 W Rapidly heating liquids wy Grill Grilling food gt os i 200 W Toasting food Grilling poultry and meat Grill 400 W g poultry 600 W Cooking pies and cheese topped dishes i Hot Air i as Roasting and baking SS i Microwaves Quick meat fish and poultry roasting HotAir 200 600W Baking cakes i Grilling meat and fish WV f Grill Fan Grilling poultry i i Potatoes deep frozen defrosting and roasting Specifications AG A AO see rating plate o Power required A eta ened A 3400 W e Gril POWEF nase urine es 1500 W Hot air POWER Zaida rn entre tienne entendent 1500W e Microwave output power 0 0 eee cece nana nin ano nac na nani narnnn 1000 W e Microwave frequency 2450 MHz e Exterior dimensions
31. metal clips Use plastic clips instead Prick the bags several times so that the steam can escape easily e When heating or cooking foods check that they reach at least a temperature of 70 C e During cooking steam may form on the oven door window and may start to drip This situation is normal and may be more noticeable if the room temperature is low The oven s safe working is not affected by this After you have finished cooking clean up the water coming from the condensation e When heating liquids use containers with a wide opening so that the steam can evaporate easily Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels indicated in the tables Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial state temperature moisture and type of food It is advisable to adjust the times and power levels to each situation Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels Cooling with microwaves 1 The greater the amount of food the longer the cooking time Keep in mind that e Double the quantity double the time e Half the quantity half the time 2 The lower the temperature the longer the cooking time 3 Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more quickly 4 Cooking will be more uniform if the food is evenly distributed on
32. moved e Put the aluminium container directly on top of the turntable plate If you use the rectangular rack put the container on a china plate Never put the container directly on the rectangular rack e The cooking time is longer because the microwaves only enter the food from the top If you have any doubts it is best to use only dishes suitable for microwave use e Aluminium foil can be used to reflect microwaves during the defrosting process Delicate food such as poultry or minced meat can be protected from excessive heat by covering the respective extremities edges e Important aluminium foil cannot come into contact with the cavity walls since this may cause electrical arcing Lids We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since 1 This will stop excessive evaporation mainly during very long cooking times 2 The cooking times are shorter 3 The food does not become dry 4 The aroma is preserved The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops Plastic bags must also be opened Baby feeding bottles or jars with baby food and similar containers can only be heated without their tops lids otherwise they can burst 31 EN What kind of ovenware can be used Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation Operating mode Microwave 4 d Grill Microwave Type o
33. n the home i e is not used for commercial purposes The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence The provisions of this Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law 38 EN www electrolux com www aeg electrolux nl AEG AA 8221916 01 68 102007 PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION Electrolux
34. ng pan C 02 Deep frozen food 400 1000 8 14 Turn 2 x keep covered C 03 Potato dishes frozen 200 450 10 12 Turn 1 x Important Notes e Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids e Stir or mix the foods several times during heating especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as follows tura Warning After heating the container may be very hot Although microwaves do not heat up most containers these may heat up through heat transmission from food Preparation instructions e Frozen pizza Use pre cooked frozen pizzas and pizzas rolls e Deep frozen food Use lasagne cannelloni prawn souffl all frozen Keep covered e Potato dishes frozen Chips potato croquettes and fried potatoes must be suitable for preparation in the oven 19 When the oven is working Interrupting a cooking cycle You can stop the cooking process at any time by pressing the Cancel key once or by opening the oven door In both cases e Microwave immediately e The grill is de activated but is still very hot Danger of burning e The timer stops and the display shows the remaining amount of operating time emission is stopped If you wish at this time you can 1 Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked 2 Change the process parameters 3 Cancel the process by pressing the Cancel key To restart the process cl
35. ose the door and press the Start key Altering parameters The operating parameters time power temperature can be altered when the oven is operating or when the cooking process has been interrupted by proceeding as follows 1 Select the parameter to be change with the Parameter selection keys The respective symbol and the display start blinking 2 Set the desired value with the and keys 3 Press the Confirmation key or wait 3 seconds to validate the new parameter value The display and symbols stop blinking EN Cancelling a cooking cycle If you wish to cancel the cooking process press the Cancel key twice You will then hear a beep and the time will appear on the display End of a cooking cycle At the end of the process you will hear three beeps and the display will show the word End The beeps are repeated every 30 seconds until the door is opened or the Cancel key is pressed 20 EN Defrosting The table below shows different defrosting and YP8s and weights of food plus recommendations standing times in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed for different Standing time Food Weight g Defrosting time min min Recommendation Portions of meat 100 2 3 5 10 Turn once veal beef pork 200 4 5 E 5 10 Turn once i 500 10 12 10 15 Turn twic
36. s ware and clay with metallic decoration or content e g lead crystal cannot be used in microwave ovens The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass refractory china or clay or heat resistant plastic Very thin fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of times e g heating Hot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very hot You should therefore always use an oven glove How to test ovenware you want to use Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at maximum microwave power After that time if it is cold and just slightly warm it is suitable to use However if it heats up a lot or causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave use Grill and Hot air function In the case of the grill function the ovenware must be resistant to temperature of at least 300 C Plastic dishes are not suitable for use in the grill Microwave grill function In the microwave grill function the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the microwave and the grill Aluminium containers and foil Pre cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil can be put in the microwave if the following aspects are respected Keep in mind the manufacturer s recommendations written on the packaging e The aluminium containers cannot be more than 3 cm high or come in contact with the cavity walls minimum distance 3 cm Any aluminium lid or top must be re
37. suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish Thin portions of meat only need to be turned once but thicker portions should be turned several times In the case of fish you should join the two ends putting the tail in its mouth and then put the fish on the rectangular rack 26 EN Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions Microwave Grill To avoid arcing do not use the rectangular rack when cooking with microwave and grill The microwave grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and at the same time browning foods Furthermore you can also grill and cook cheese covered food The microwave and the grill work simultaneously The microwave cooks and the grill toasts Food Quantity 9 Dish o Time min os Cheese topped pasta 500 Low dish 400 12 17 3 5 Cheese topped potatoes 800 Low dish 600 i 20 22 3 5 Lasagne approx 800 Low dish 600 15 20 3 5 Grilled cream cheese approx 500 Low dish 400 18 20 3 5 2 fresh chicken legs 200 each Low dish 400 10 15 3 5 grilled i Chicken l approx 1000 Low and wide dish 400 35 40 3 5 Cheese topped onion sou 2 x 200 g cups Soup bowls 400 2 4 3 5 Before using a dish in the microwave oven make sure that it is suitable for microwave use Only use dishes or containers that are suitable for microwave use The dish to be used in the combined function must be suitable for microwave and grill use See t
38. tainers these may heat up through heat transmission from food 18 times the quantity of rice Unpeeled potatoes Use potatoes of the same size Wash them and prick the skin several times Do not add water Peeled potatoes and Fresh vegetables Cut into pieces of the same size Add a soup spoon of water for every 100 g of vegetables and salt to taste EN Special functions Special Function F3 Defrosting amp Toasting Use this function to cook and toast various types of food 1 Select the Special function F3 with the Function selection keys 2 Select the Program with Parameter selection keys The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking 3 Set the program with the to the table below 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the program The display and symbols stop blinking CAE and keys refer 5 Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys The Weight symbol and display start blinking 6 Set the weight with the and keys 7 Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight The display and symbol stop blinking 8 Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key The following table shows the Special Function P3 programmes indicating weight intervals and defrosting and standing times in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature Programme Food Weight kg Time min Note C 01 Pizza 300 550 3 9 Preheat the baki
39. tective film Before using the oven for the first time carefully remove this film starting on the inside Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way Check that the oven door closes correctly and that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged If you find any damage contact the Technical Assistance Service DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged if the oven does not function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped Contact the Technical Assistance Service Put the oven on a flat and stable surface The oven must not be put close to any sources of heat radios or televisions During installation make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven High temperatures can damage the cable Warning after the oven is installed you must make sure you can access the plug EN After installation The oven is equipped with a power cable and a plug for single phase current If the oven is to be installed on a permanent basis it should be installed by a qualified technician In such a case the oven should be connected to a circuit with an all pole circuit breaker with a minimum separation of 3 mm between contacts WARNING THE OVEN MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer and retailers do not accept responsibility for any damage that may be caused to people animals or property if these installa
40. the manufacturer authorised agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations Furthermore special tools are required for this task Repair and maintenance work especially of current carrying parts can only be carried out by technicians authorised by the manufacturer EN The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air the oven components and the food containers In a microwave oven heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside No heat is lost to the air the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers if these are suitable for use in microwave oven in other words only the food is heated Microwave ovens have the following advantages 1 Shorter cooking times in general these are up to 3 4 less than the time required for conventional cooking 2 Ultra fast food defrosting thus reducing the danger of bacterial development 3 Energy savings 4 Conservation of the nutritional value of foods due to the shorter cooking times 5 Easy to clean How a microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical energy into microwave energy These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the int
41. the turntable If you put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of the plate you can heat up different types of food simultaneously 5 You can open the oven door at any time When you do this the oven switches off automatically The microwave will only start working again when you close the door and press the start key 6 Foods that are covered require less cooking time and retain their characteristics better The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam to escape 23 Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions Cooking vegetables Addition of Power Time EN Standing ee Quantity 9 liquids Watt min Time min Structions Cauliflower 50 100mM 800 9 11 23 Cutintoslices Broccoli 300 50m 800 68 23 Keepcovered Mushrooms 250 25m 800 6 8 23 jTumonce Peas 8 carrots 300 100ml 800 7 9 2 3 Cut into chunks or i islices Keep covered Frozen carrots 250 25ml 800 8 10 2 3 Turn once Potatoes 250 25ml 800 5 7 2 3 Peel and cut into i equal sized pieces Keep i i i covered i Turn once Paprika 250 25ml 800 I 5 7 2 3 Cut into chunks or Leek 250 50mI 800 5 7 lt 23 slices Keep i covered Turn once Frozen Brussel 300 50ml 800 6 8 2 3 Keep covered sprouts E Turn once Sauerkraut 250 25ml 800 8 10 2 3 Keep covered T
42. tion instructions are not observed The oven only functions when the door is closed correctly After the first use clean the inside of the oven and the accessories following the cleaning instructions given in the section Oven cleaning and maintenance Fit the Turntable support 1 in the centre of the oven cavity and put the Turntable ring 2 and the Turntable plate 3 on top making sure they slot in Whenever you use the microwave the turntable plate and the respective accessories must be inside and correctly fitted The turntable plate can rotate in both directions E lt gt F gt During installation follow the instructions supplied separately EN Microwave safety A e Warning Never leave the oven unwatched especially when using paper plastic or other combustible materials These materials can char and may fire FIRE RISK e Warning If you see smoke or fire keep the door closed in order to smother the flames Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply e Warning Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave FIRE RISK e Warning Do not heat liquids or other foods in closed containers since these may explode readily e Warning Children should only be able to use the oven without adult supervision if they have been given instructions on how to use the oven safely and on how to identify the dangers of badly using the oven e
43. top blinking Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key EN Basic Functions Hot air Use this function to bake and roast 1 Select the Hot Air function with the Function selection keys 2 Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys The Temperature symbol and display start blinking If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160 C 3 Set the temperature with the and keys 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature The display and symbol stop blinking Microwave Hot air Use this function to bake and roast 1 Select the Hot Air Microwaves function with the Function selection keys 2 Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys The Temperature symbol and display start blinking If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160 C 3 Set the temperature with the and keys 4 Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature The display and symbol stop blinking 5 Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys The Power Level symbol and display start blinking If you do not change the 9 Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys The Duration symbol and display start blinking Set the duration with the and keys Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration The display and symbol stop blinking
44. urn once Tables and suggestions Cooking fish Power y Standing z Food Quantity g Watt Time min Time min Instructions Fish fillets 500 i 600 10 12 3 Cook covered over Turn after half of cooking time Whole fish 800 800 2 3 2 3 ook covered over Turn after 400 7 9 alf of cooking time You may wish to cover up the small edges of the fish 24 EN Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill use the rectangular rack supplied with the oven IMPORTANT POINTS 1 When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture 2 The oven door window becomes very hot when the grill is working Keep children away 3 When the grill is operating the cavity walls and the rectangular rack become very hot You should use oven gloves 4 25 If the grill is used for extended period of time it is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the safety thermostat Important When food is to be grilled or cooked in containers you must check that the container in question is suitable for microwave use See the section on types of ovenware When the grill is used it is possible that some splashes of fat may go onto the elements and be burnt This is a normal situation and does not mean there is any kind of operating fault After you have finished cooking
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