AEG MC2661E Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 3 After turning over shield the defrosted portions with small flat pieces of aluminium foil 4 Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy For the best result if the cream begins to soften rapidly it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 30 minutes at room temperature 5 For Ad 1 and Ad 3 arrange the food in the oven as shown Steaks and Ch eaks and Chops ee Food SC Poultry Turntable CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES A1 1 Preparation Spicy chicken fricassee 1 Mix the rice and saffron and place in the greased Ingredients dish 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 2 Mix the onions red pepper leek and chicken Season 60 o 120 g 180g long grain rice parboiled and place on the rice 1 1 1 sachet saffron 3 Put butter on the top 25g 50g 75g onion sliced 4 Pour the stock over and cover with microwave cling 50g 100 g 150g red pepper in strips film and cook on AUTO COOK A1 1 Chicken Pan 50g 100 g 150g leek in strips with Vegetables 150 g 300 g 450g fillet of chicken breast cubed 5 After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes pepper paprika powder 10g 20g 30g butter 150 ml 300ml 450 ml meat stock MINCE AND ONION A1 2 Preparation Ingredients 1 Mix together the minced meat onion egg and the 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 breadcrumbs Season with salt and pepper Place the 150g 300 g 450 g mi2. N Important safety instructions If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special cord The exchange must be made by an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent 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
3. etc with a wooden skewer This allows the steam to escape and the food won t explode Fatty foods Food marbled with fat or with layers of fat cook faster than lean meat You should therefore cover these parts with some aluminium foil and place the food fatty side downward Blanching vegetables Before they are frozen vegetables should be blanched This is the best way of retaining the quality and flavour How to blanch vegetables Wash and chop the vegetable place 250g of the vegetable in a bowl with 275ml of water cover and heat for 3 5 minutes Plunge into cold water immediately after the blanching process to prevent further cooking and then allow it to drain Pack and freeze the vegetable in airtight containers Preserving fruit amp vegetables Preserving fruit and vegetables using the microwave is a quick and easy process You can buy preserving jars seals and preserving jar clamps specially designed for microwave use Precise instructions are provided by the manufacturers of these items Samll amp large quantities Microwave cooking times depend directly upon the amount of food you want to defrost re heat or cook i e small portions cook faster than big ones The rule of thumb is TWICE AS MUCH ALMOST TWICE AS LONG HALF AS MUCH HALF AS LONG i Tips Et advice Tall containers flat dishes Both types of container have the same capacity but cooking times are long
4. finely chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 250g minced meat beef 2 tosps mashed tomato 30 g salt amp pepper oregano thyme basil nutmeg 150 ml cream cr me fraiche 100 ml milk 50g grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the mould 125g lasagne verde 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp butter or margarine Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce Total cooking time approx 15 20 minutes 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 250g raspberries 50 ml water 40g sugar 28 3 Cut the bacon into cubes Spread the butter over the base of the bowl Place the onions and bacon cubes cover and braise 2 3 min 900 W Add the rice fill with the meat stock bring to the boil and then simmer 1 3 5 min 900 W 2 15 17 min lt 1 270W Allow the rice to stand for about 3 5 minutes after cooking Mix the cheese with the saffron and season to taste Tip Braised chanterelle mushrooms or button mushrooms and a mixed salad go very well with this dish Cut the tomatoes into slices mix with the ham onion cubes garlic minced meat and mashed tomato Season and cook with the lid on 5 8 min 900 W Mix the cream with the milk Parmesan cheese herbs oil and spices Grease the souffl mould and cover the
5. Vaww atenn iE e ie ai e DEEE Ree Bek ees 5 Before Operat ee ee ee i ee 6 SEEING CG ClOCK EE 6 Wat are Microwaves a ccerais beerse yey dee ee weed be Fo EOE Eee week SEN REN RENE E 7 Suitable Oven WaVe see EEN anew we AEN EE EEN eva ee 7 8 IPS Cb te EE EE 8 12 Microwave power levelS 13 Microwave COOKING d cen daa dd EEN ER SEELEN EEN EEN vas rA na aa a Pewee RE EE E 14 Other convenient functions 1 0 eee ee 15 16 Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost operation 17 18 Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost charts 00 eee eee eee 19 22 Recipes Tor auto COOK ENEE e KEIER een eee ees Peed ee EE Ee EE hee eee 22 23 Cooking Charts 2 nwsiniean vi dees ania ag A E EE E E iawdawdandeediwe ian 24 25 RECIPES dad e ere Ee E aes eg dr Paha Ee Sea heed Ger den Eege 25 29 Care ne seat e Ea a e r e ER 30 What to do MEET 30 Service amp spate Parts coc ve katk animering eae eae eee NR REE AE a A d en 31 Guarantee CONGILIONS consacra deat eee E EE SE 31 SI Ile TEE 32 Important information 32 Installateur 33 34 The symbol K on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household H waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could
6. bottom of the mould with about 1 3 of the pasta Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce Put an additional 1 3 of the pasta on top followed by another layer of the minced meat mixture and some sauce finishing with the remaining pasta on top Finally cover the pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese Place butter flakes on top and cook with the lid on 13 17 min lt 1 630W After cooking let the lasagne stand for approximately 5 10 minutes Place the milk sugar and almonds in the bowl cover and heat 3 5 min lt 1 900 W Add the semolina stir cover and cook 10 12 min lt 1 270 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 lt 1 900 W Pur e the raspberries and serve either hot or cold with the semolina pudding UO Recipes Chocolate cake Total cooking time 15 21 minutes Utensils Round cake dish diam 21 cm height 10 cm Ingredients 175g butter or margarine 175g sugar 3 eggs 175g flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tosps cocoa 20 g 50 ml milk Pears in chocolate sauce Total cooking time approx 8 13 minutes Utensils Bowl with l
7. content e g onions or boiled potatoes can be cooked in microwave cling film without adding water After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx 2 minutes so that the temperature disperses evenly standing time The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetables in question The fresher the vegetables the shorter the cooking time Cooking meat fish Et 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 continue 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 e things to the kind of food variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking Cooking amp defrosting After the food has been cooking for 15 minutes it acquires a natural brownness which may be enhanced by the use of a browning agent If in addition you would like the surface to be crisp you should either use the browning dish or sear the food on your cooker and finish cooking it in your microwave By doing this you wi
8. cooking stir and let stand for approx 1 2 additional liquid minutes 0 2 0 6 kg 100 g Remove the frozen gratin from the package If initial temp 18 C the container is not suitable for microwave Shallow oval gratin dish ovens place in a gratin dish and cover with and microwave cling film microwave cling film or original container and If the container is suitable for microwave microwave cling film ovens remove original paper cover and cover with microwave cling film After cooking let stand for approx 5 minutes UO H BUTTON AUTO DEFROST NO Ad 1 Defrost Steak and Chops Ad 2 Defrost Minced Meat Ad 3 Defrost Poultry yop Ad 4 Defrost Cake Ad 5 Defrost Bread YF WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 2 1 0 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C See note on page 22 0 2 1 0 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Microwave cling film See note on page 22 0 9 1 8 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C See note on page 22 0 1 1 4 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Flat dish 0 1 1 0 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Flat dish Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost charts PROCEDURE Place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable When the oven stops and the audible signals sound turn the food over rearrange and separate Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil After defrosti
9. ingredients A2 2 Cook 0 5 1 5 kg 1 3 See recipe for Gratin on page 23 Gratin initial temp 20 C Gratin dish Total weight of all ingredients 20 T Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost charts BUTTON COOK FROM FROZEN NO FC 1 Cook Frozen Vegetables e g Brussel sprouts green beans peas mixed vegetables broccoli 29 FC 2 Cook Frozen Ready Meals Stirrable type e g Noodles Bolognese Chinese Menus a CF FC 3 Cook Frozen Gratin e g macaroni gratin lasagne etc D Kb WEIGHT Increasing PROCEDURE 0 1 0 6 kg 100 g Add 1tbsp water per 100 g For mushrooms no initial temp 18 C additional water is necessary Bowl amp lid Cover with microwave cling film or a lid Casserole dish amp When the oven stops and the audible signals microwave cling film or sound stir and re cover lid After cooking let stand for approx 1 2 minutes NOTE If frozen vegetables are compacted together cook manually 0 3 1 0 kg 100 g Transfer meal to suitable microwave proof dish initial temp 18 C Add some liquid if recommended by the Casserole dish amp manufacturer microwave cling film or Cover with microwave cling film or lid lid Cook without cover if the manufacturer If the manufacturer instructs instructs to add water When the audible signal sounds stir and re calculate the total amount cover for the programme with After
10. lt 1 900 W 5 Stir the sauce well Pour the sauce over the pears and serve Tip Delicious when served with a ball of vanilla ice cream 1 Mix the flour and cocoa with the baking flour Add the sugar egg and butter and use the kneading hook on the hand held blender to knead 2 Grease the pan roll out 2 3 of the dough and place it in the pan Lift the edges 2 cm to form a rim Pre bake the pastry 6 8 min lt 1 630W 3 Whisk the butter until light and fluffy add the sugar and eggs one at a time Finally add the fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding mix 4 Spread the filling over the pre baked dough and add the remaining crumbling dough on the cake and bake 15 19 min lt 3 630W 29 Li 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 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 Oven controls Open the door before cleaning to de activate the oven controls Care
11. 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 To promote trouble free use of your oven and avoid damage Never operate the oven when it is empty 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 dishes 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 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 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 procedu
12. microwave oven Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes sausages and fruit before cooking or they may explode To avoid the possibility of burns 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 it 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 to prevent them burning themselves 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 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
13. 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 oven 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 operation manual 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 exposur
14. 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 N Important safety instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire To avoid the possibility of injury 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 The AC power supply must be 230 V 50 Hz with a minimum 10 A distribution line fuse or a minimum 10 A distribution circuit breaker It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 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 7 8 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
15. the cupboard 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 13 on page 4 and routed under the oven e Connect the appliance to a single phase 230 V 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse 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 e Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet you must call your local authorised AEG Electrolux service agent 34 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 so
16. 1 4 6 min lt 900 W 2 16 19 min lt 1 270W Allow the turkey fricassee to stand for about 5 minutes after cooking Cut the fillet into finger width strips Grease the dish all over with the butter Put the onion and the meat into the dish cover and cook Stir once during cooking 6 9 min lt 1 900 W Add the white wine gravy browning and cream stir cover and continue cooking Stir occasionally 3 5 min lt 900 W Test the veal stir the mixture once more and allow to stand for approx 5 minutes Serve garnished with parsley Recipes Stuffed ham Total cooking time approx 16 20 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Flat oval souffl dish about 32 cm long Ingredients 150g leaf spinach with stalks removed 150g fromage frais 20 fat content 50g grated Emmental cheese pepper paprika 8 slices of cooked ham 400 g 125 ml water 125ml cream 2 tosps flour 20 g 2 tosps butter or margarine 20 g 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish Tip You can buy ready made b chamel sauce and use it for this recipe Sole fillets Total cooking time approx 11 13 minutes Utensils Shallow oval oven dish with lid approx 26 cm long Ingredients 400g sole fillets 1 lemon whole 2 tomatoes 150 g 1 tsp butter or margarine for greasing 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley chopped salt amp pepper 4 tbsps white wine 30 ml 2 tosps butter or margarine 20 g Tagliatel
17. ICK by rotating the TIMER by pressing MICROWAVE button once to begin WEIGHT PORTION knob POWER LEVEL button cooking clockwise twice START dy A QUICK gt el be x2 x1 Check the display sp S Ke er A se sp S Ke er A starr NOTE 1 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 2 If you wish to know the power level during cooking press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button the power level will be displayed 3 You can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob clockwise or counter clockwise If you rotate the knob counter clockwise the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees 14 cs Other convenient functions 1 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A maximum of 3 sequences can be input consisting of manual cooking time and mode Example To cook 5 minutes on 900 W power Stage 1 16 minutes on 270 W power Stage 2 STAGE 1 1 Enter the desired cooking 2 Choose the desired power time by rotating TIMER level by pressing the WEIGHT PORTION knob MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once Dr sp S Ke er A starr sp S Ke et A ae STAGE 2 3 Enter desired time by 4 Choose the desired power 5 Press the START QUICK rotating TIMER level by pressing the
18. MC2660E MC2661E Microwave oven Mikrowellengerat Four a micro ondes Magnetronoven Operating instructions Gebrauchsanweisung Notice d utilisation Gebruiksaanwijzing Instrucciones de Manejo 00006 MICROMAT 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 2 3 OVEN CLACCESSONIES rreratu AER dE AA eer On Hee ieee CEET Ge ned ied deeds 4 Control panel jcc vege e mbe vin
19. 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 1 Rotate the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select cooking time 2 Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired power level appears on the display If the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once will be displayed If you miss your desire level continue pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again 3 Press the START QUICK button t Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes 90 00 The input unit of cooking defrosting time Cooking time Increasing unit ies fi 10 ds to fi inutes It d d 0 5 minutes 10 seconds varies from 10 seconds to five minutes It depends on SE EE the total length of the cooking defrosting time as 10 30 minutes e shown on the table 30 90 minutes 5 minutes Example Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power 1 Enter desired cooking time 2 Choose desired power level 3 Press START QU
20. 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 TU Suitable ovenware 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 ready cooked meals can be used d 2 They must however be small in relation to the food e g aluminium EZ 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 li Tips Et 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 recomme
21. asted items soups stews Cakes and desserts Stirring You need to stir the food because the microwaves heat the outer areas first Stirring the food balances the temperature and the food heats evenly Arranging Arrange individual portions pudding moulds cups or baked potatoes in a circle on the turntable Leave space between the portions for the microwave energy to penetrate from all sides Turning Turn medium sized portions such as burgers and steaks once during cooking to reduce cooking time Large items such as roasts and chickens must be turned because they receive more microwave energy on the uppermost side and could dry out if not turned Standing time One of the most important rules of microwave cooking is standing time Almost all foods that are defrosted heated or cooked in a microwave oven require standing time This may be fairly short or quite long During this time the temperature is balanced and the liquids inside the food are evenly distributed Browning agents After more than 15 minutes cooking time food acquires a brownness although this is not comparable to the deep brownness and crispness obtained through conventional cooking In order to obtain an appetising brown colour you can use browning agents For the most part they simultaneously act as seasoning agents In the following table you will find some suggestions for substances you can use as browning agents an
22. button once to begin WEIGHT PORTION knob MICROWAVE POWER cooking LEVEL button four times START a lt A QUICK gt E bes x4 x1 Check the display sp S amp S E m A ser sb gt www A saw ch gt www A ster The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes and 900 W and then for 16 minutes on 270 W Ge 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 preceding operation i e closing the door pressing the STOP button or cooking completion b Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time 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 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button bamm x1 As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL 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 s
23. ced 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 Place the butter and chopped onion into the bowl cover and braise approx 1 2 min lt 900 W 2 Add the vegetables to the bowl Add the bones the streaky bacon and the barley and fill the bowl with the meat stock Season with pepper cover and cook 1 9 11 min lt 900 W 2 17 21 min lt 450W 3 Chop the frankfurters into small pieces and heat with the rest of the soup for the last five minutes 4 Allow to stand for about 5 minutes after it has cooked Take the bones out just before you serve the soup 25 Recipes Roast chicken with stuffing 2 Portions Total cooking time approx 36 40 minutes Utensils Bowl 2 capacity Kitchen twine Ingredients 1 chicken 1000 g salt rubbed rosemary rubbed marjoram 1 stale bread roll white bread 40 g 1 bunch of parsley chopped finely 10 g pinch nutmeg 2 tbsps butter or margarine 20 g 1 yolk of egg 3 tbsps butter or margarine 30g 1 tbsp paprika pepper 1 tbsp butter or margarine to grease the dish Spicy turkey fricassee 2 servings Total cooking time approx 20 25 minutes Utensils Flat oval dish with a lid about 26 cm long Ingredients 1 cup of long grain rice parboiled 120 g 1 pack saffron containing the whole stigma 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the
24. d See pages 19 22 AUTO COOK COOK FROM FROZEN amp AUTO DEFROST charts The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK 1 AUTO COOK 2 COOK FROM FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST button 2 The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION 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 AUTO COOK COOK FROM FROZEN amp AUTO DEFROST charts use manual operation For best results follow the cooking charts on pages 24 25 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 indicator will flash on the display To continue cooking press the START QUICK button 2 Dr TIMER WEIGHT Si PORTION knob 3 START QUICK Ll START QUICK button x1 The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature Check food is piping hot after cooking If necessary you can extend the cooking manually NOTE If you use the START QUICK function during the cooking defrosting the food may be overcooked Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost operation Example 1 for AUTO COOK 2 To cook Fish Fillet with Sauce 1 5 kg 3 units using Auto Cook 2 A2 1 1 Select the menu
25. d some of the uses to which you might put them DISH METHOD Coat the poultry with the butter paprika mixture Dust with paprika Coat with the sauce Coat with the sauce Sprinkle pieces of bacon or dried onions on top Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes amp desserts or use to glaze 10 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 Remove the lids from firmly closed containers 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 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 ensure 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 Defrosting Your microwave is ideal for defrosting Thawing 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
26. d potatoes salted 500 900 W 7 9 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 Barley soup Total cooking time approx 27 34 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 3 capacity Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or margarine 20 g 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 1 2 carrots 130 g sliced 15g celery roughly chopped 1 leek 130 g cut into rings 3 white cabbage leaves 100 g in strips 200g veal bones 50g streaky bacon cut into strips 50g barley corn 700 ml meat stock pepper 4 frankfurters 300 g cut into large pieces of a similar size add a little salt 150 ml cover stir occasionally during cooking difficulty Foods which have little moisture such as platters of food should have the surface moistened 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 redu
27. dish 1 onion 50 g sliced 1 red pepper 100 g cut into strips 1 small leek 100 g cut into strips 300g turkey breast diced pepper paprika pepper 2 tbsps butter or margarine 20 g 2 cups meat stock 300 ml Z rich veal in cream Total cooking time approx 9 14 minutes Utensils Dish with lid 2 capacity Ingredients 600g veal fillet 1 tbsp butter or margarine 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 100 ml white wine seasoned gravy browning for approx 1 2 gravy 300 ml cream 1 tbsp parsley chopped 26 Wash the chicken dab dry with kitchen towel and season with salt rosemary and marjoram To make the stuffing soak the roll for about 10 minutes in cold water then press the water out Mix in the salt parsley nutmeg butter and egg yolk and stuff the chicken with the mixture Tie up the opening with ties or butcher s twine Heat the butter 30 ol approx 1 min lt 900 W Stir the paprika pepper and the salt into the butter and drizzle the mixture over the chicken Place the chicken in the greased bowl and cook without lid Turn halfway through 35 39 min lt 1 630W Allow the chicken to stand for about 3 minutes after cooking Mix the rice with the saffron stigma and place in the greased dish Mix in the onion slices strips of pepper and leek and the diced turkey breast and season Stack them on top of the rice Dot with butter Pour the stock over the dish cover and cook
28. e over them Place small pots of butter on top of the lemon cover and cook 11 13 min lt 1 630W After cooking allow the fish fillets to stand for approx 2 minutes Tip This recipe can also be used for Haddock Halibut Mullet Plaice or Cod Place the water and the salt into the bowl cover and bring to the boil 9 11 min lt 900 W Add the pasta bring to the boil again and then simmer 1 1 2 min lt 1 900 W 2 6 9 min lt 1 270W Meanwhile rub the garlic cloves over the souffl dish Chop the basil leaves Keep some aside for garnishing Drain the pasta well Stir in the cr me fraiche and sprinkle the basil over the pasta Add the parmesan cheese salt and pepper place into a souffl dish and stir Garnish the dish with basil and serve hot 27 Recipes Tessiner Risotto Total cooking time approx 20 25 minutes Utensils Bowl with a lid 2 capacity Ingredients 50g streaky bacon 2 tbsps butter or margarine 20 g 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 200g pudding rice Arboris 400 ml meat stock 70g Sbrinz cheese if you are unable to obtain this type of Swiss cheese use Emmental instead pinch saffron salt amp pepper Lasagne al forno Total cooking time approx 18 25 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Shallow square souffl mould with lid approx 20 x 20 x 6 cm Ingredients 300g tinned tomatoes 50g ham finely cubed 1 onion 50 g
29. e to microwave energy Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches 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 the instructions for Care and Cleaning on page 30 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 an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent 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 Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by an AEG Electrolux service agent to do so If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent UO
30. e utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch it is suitable Do not use this test on a plastic utensil It could melt Do not cook eggs in their unbroken shells Pressure builds up inside the shell and this may result in the egg exploding Prick the yolk before you cook it 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 All indicated cooking times are guidelines only Cooking times may vary depending on starting temperature the weight and composition water fat content etc of the food Salt herbs and spices Food cooked in the microwave oven retains its taste better than with conventional cooking methods Use salt sparingly and as a rule only add salt after the food has cooked Salt binds liquids and dries out the surface of food Herbs and spices can be used as normal li Tips amp advice Testing the food You can test whether food is cooked in the same way as conventional cookery e Using a food thermometer After cooking or re heating all foods have a certain internal temperature You can use a food thermometer to test whether the food is hot enough or done e Using a fork Test fish
31. econds STOP STOP x1 for 3 seconds x1 for 3 seconds The display will show The display will show the time of day if set ch gt ES wm A sar NOTE When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button 16 UO gt defrost operation Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto AUTO COOK COOK FROM FROZEN and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time You can choose from 4 AUTO COOK 3 COOK FROM FROZEN and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus What you need to know when using this automatic function For example 1a AUTO COOK 1 The AUTO COOK 1 button has two menus Press the AUTO COOK 1 button once the display will appear as shown 1b AUTO COOK 2 The AUTO COOK 2 button has two menus Press the AUTO COOK 2 button once the display will appear as shown 1c COOK FROM FROZEN The COOK FROM FROZEN button has three menus Press the COOK FROM FROZEN button once the display will appear as shown 1d AUTO DEFROST The AUTO DEFROST button has five menus Press the AUTO DEFROST button once the display will appear as shown 1d la ai Menu number i E es sp S ES et A mme Menu number 1b Ce x1 P gt E ei A sar Menu number 1c r Lol x1 ch S SS ei A me Menu number G emm gt 1 sp S ES er A se The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO COOK 1 AUTO COOK 2 COOK FROM FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST button until the desired menu number is displaye
32. ephone number can be obtained from the operator Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We AEG Electrolux undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this AEG Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e Al service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property e This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights e Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover e Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic e Costs incurred for calls to put ri
33. er for tall containers than for flat ones Therefore it is preferable to use dishes that are as flat as possible with the largest possible flat surface Only use tall containers for foods that are likely to boil over e g noodles rice milk ete Round amp oval dishes Food cooks more evenly in round and oval dishes than in rectangular ones because the microwave energy concentrates into the corners of rectangular dishes and the food there may get overcooked Covering the food By covering the food as it cooks moisture is retained and cooking time is reduced Use a lid microwave film or cover Do not cover food that should have a crispy surface such as roast meat or chicken As a rule if you would cover it in a conventional oven cover it in the microwave If you would cook it in a conventional oven without a cover you can cook it without a cover in the microwave 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 BROWNING AGENT Melted butter and dried paprika Dried paprika Soya sauce Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce Gravy Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions Cocoa chocolate flakes brown icing honey and marmalade Poultry Oven baked dishes Cheese toasties Meat and poultry Roasts Rissoles Small roasted items Oven baked dishes to
34. g__ leaf spinach defrosted drained 15g 30g 45g onion finely chopped salt pepper nutmeg 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 paprika powder GRATIN A2 2 Potato courgette gratin Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes sliced 115g 230g 345g courgette finely sliced 75g 150g 225g cr me fraiche 1 2 3 eggs 1 2 1 2 clove of garlic crushed salt pepper 40g 80 g 120g feta cheese diced 10g 20g 30g sunflower kernel paprika powder Preparation 1 2 Preparation 1 Preparation 1 Preparation 1 2 After cooking let stand for approx 2 minutes After cooking let stand for approx 2 minutes Mix ingredients for the sauce Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt Spread the sauce on the fish fillet Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK A2 1 Fish Fillet with Sauce Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt Spread the banana and the ready made curry sauce on the fish fillet Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK A2 1 Fish Fillet with Sauce Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt pepper and nutmeg Grease the gra
35. ght an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside your country of residence e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements e Products of AEG Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by AEG Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products e This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user e Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically Le a normal household e The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800 117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 5360 UK Sloug
36. h 44 0 1753 219899 31 Specifications AC Line Voltage 230 V 50 Hz single phase Distribution line fuse circuit breaker Minimum 10 A AC Power required Microwave 1 3 kW Output power Microwave 900 W IEC 60705 Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Group 2 Class B Outside Dimensions MC2660E 592 mm W x 460 mm H x 437 mm D MC2661E 592 mm W x 388 mm H x 437 mm D Cavity Dimensions 342 mm W x 207 mm H x 368 mm D Oven Capacity 26 litres Turntable 325 mm glass Weight approx 20 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 radio 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 a 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 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Important information H Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Fe Packaging materials AEG Electrolux microwave oven
37. hoose the 24 hour 2 Set the hours Rotate the 3 Press the MICROWAVE function 12 hour clock TIMER WEIGHT PORTION POWER LEVEL button clock knob until the correct hour is to change from hours displayed 23 to minutes fr lt 1 gt E x1 lt 1 Lol gt gt x1 and hold x1 for 3 secs 4 Set the minutes Rotate the TIMER 5 Press the MICROWAVE Check the display WEIGHT PORTION knob until the POWER LEVEL button to correct minute is displayed 35 start the clock _O NOTE 1 You can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob show EEZE after the power is reinstated clockwise or counter clockwise If this 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 above example again oven is interrupted the display will intermittently li 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 fro
38. id 2 capacity Bowl with lid 1 capacity Ingredients 4 pears 600 g 60 g sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar 10 g 1 tbsps pear liqueur 30 vol 150 ml water 130g dark chocolate 100g cr me fraiche Cheesecake makes 12 portions Total cooking time approx 21 27 minutes Utensils Spring form pan approx 26 cm diameter Ingredients 300g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 3tsp baking powder 9 g 150g sugar 1 egg 150g butter or margarine 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the form 100g butter or margarine to grease the pan 100g sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar 10 g 3 eggs 400g fromage frais 20 fat content 1 pack powdered vanilla pudding mix 40 g 1 Beat the butter until frothy and slowly mix in the sugar Add the eggs gradually mixing well Mix together the flour baking powder and cocoa Add milk and mix thoroughly 2 Grease the pan pour in dough and cook 8 10 min lt 1 630W 3 Use a wooden skewer to check that the cake is done Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the dish 1 Peel the pears whole 2 Place the sugar vanilla sugar the pear liqueur and the water into the bowl stir cover and heat 1 2 min lt 1 900 W 3 Place the pears into the liquid cover and cook 5 8 min lt 1 900 W Take the pears out of the cooking liqueur and place in a cold place 4 Pour 50 ml of the cooking liqueur into the smaller bowl Add the chopped chocolate and the cr me fraiche cover and heat 2 3 min
39. ition 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 Ensure that a 5mm gap le __ 5mm b Peel back the protective cover on the tape and fix kept between the cupboard wem to the rear of the shelf door above and the top of mm 2 so that it covers iim a the frame see diagram the service a 5 Fix the oven in position with the gap See N N p screws provided diagram The fixing points are located on GE the top and bottom corners of gt a the oven see diagram item 9 s on page 4 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 installation instructions 1 A The microwave can be fitted in position A or B y Chimney y Chimney Position A Position B Conventional tug oven POSITION NICHE SIZE CHIMNEY Gap Between Ww D H min Cupboard amp Ceiling A 560 x 550 x 450 50 50 560 x 550 x 380 50 50 B 560 x 500 x 450 40 50 560 x 500 x 380 40 50 Measurements in mm 33 i Installation CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY e The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency ely A e The socket should not be positioned behind
40. ld each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Electrolux Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Electrolux ple 2005 TINS A352URR3 Printed on recycled paper AEG Electrolux putting words into action Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly
41. le with cream and basil sauce makes 2 servings Total cooking time approx 16 22 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Round souffl dish approx 20 cm diameter Ingredients 1l water 1 tsp salt 200g tagliatelle 1 clove of garlic 15 20 basil leaves 200g cr me fra che 30g grated Parmesan cheese salt amp pepper Chop the spinach into small pieces mix with the cheese and the fromage frais and season to taste Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each slice of cooked ham and roll up Spear the ham with a wooden skewer to fasten it Make a b chamel sauce to do this pour the liquid into the bowl cover and heat 3 4 min lt 1 900 W Mix the flour and butter to make a roux add to the liquid and whisk with an egg whisk until dissolved Cover bring to the boil and allow the thicken 1 2 min lt 1 900 W Stir and taste Place the sauce into the greased dish position the filled rolls of ham onto the sauce and cook with lid 12 14 min 630W Allow the rolls of ham to stand for about 5 minutes after cooking Wash the sole fillets and pat them dry Remove any bones Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices Grease the oven dish with butter Place the fish fillets inside and drizzle the vegetables oil over them Sprinkle parsley over the fish place the tomato slices on top and season Place the lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white win
42. ll simultaneously obtain a brown base for making a sauce Turn large pieces of meat fish or poultry half way through the cooking time so that they are cooked evenly from all sides 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 Deep frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the Please refer to the manufacturer s instructions on the same time in one process in your microwave You will packaging when preparing deep frozen dishes These find some examples in the table Do take note usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice however of the general advice given on heating and on preparation defrosting food 12 UO i 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 ete 630 W used for longer 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
43. m 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 i Suitable ovenware Glass and 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 Porcelain Very suitable Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal Plastic amp paper utensils Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw heat and cook food Follow the manufacturers recommendations Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable Follow the manufacturers recommendations 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 ho
44. nced meat 1 2 beef 1 2 pork meat dough into a casserole dish 50g 100 g 150g onion finely chopped 2 Mix the meat stock with the tomato pur e 1 2 1 112 egg 3 Add the liquid potatoes carrots and parsley to the 15g 30g 45g white breadcrumbs meat mix it up well salt and pepper 4 Cover and cook on AUTO COOK A1 2 Mince and 115ml 230ml 345 ml meat stock Onion 20g 40g 60g tomato puree 5 When the oven stops and the audible signals sound 65g 125g 190g potatoes finely chopped tik andreceover SCH eg 190g carrots finely chopped 6 After cooking stir and stand for approx 5 minutes 1 2 tosp 1 tbsp 11 2 tbsp chopped parsley Sprinkle with parsley and serve 22 i Recipes for auto cook FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE A2 1 Fish fillet with piquant sauce Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 175g 350g 525g _ canned tomatoes drained 50g 100 g 150g corn 5g 10g 15g chilli sauce 15g 30g 45g __ onion finely chopped 1 tsp 1 2 tsp 2 3 tsp red wine vinegar mustard thyme cayenne pepper 250 g 500 g 750g fish fillet salt FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE A2 1 Fish fillet with curry sauce Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg B 250 g 500 g 750g fish fillet salt 50g 100 g 150g banana sliced 200 g 400 g 600 g ready made curry sauce GRATIN A2 2 Spinach gratin Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 150 g 300 g 450
45. nded 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 to then 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 refrigerated food will need longer than food that is at room temperature Standard storage temperatures of food are assumed for re heating and cooking times refrigerator temperature of 5 C room temperature of approximately 20 C For defrosting food a starting temperature of approximately 18 C is assumed Cook popcorn only in special microwave safe containers Refer exactly to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use a normal paper or glass container 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 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 out the following test Place the utensil into the oven Place a glass container filled with 150 ml of water on or next to the utensil Switch on the oven at 900 W power for 1 to 2 minutes If th
46. ng wrap in aluminium foil for 10 15 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Cover the turntable with microwave cling film Place the block of minced meat onto the turntable When the oven stops and the audible signals sound turn the food over Remove the defrosted parts if possible After defrosting stand for 5 10 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Place a plate upside down on the turntable and put the poultry breast side down on the plate When the oven stops and the audible signal sounds turnover and shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil After defrosting cover with aluminium foil and stand for 15 30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Finally clean the poultry under running water Remove all packaging from the cake Place on a flat dish 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 minutes until evenly defrosted Distribute on a flat dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds rearrange and remove defrosted slices After defrosting separate all slices and distribute on a large plate Cover the bread with aluminium foil and let stand for 5 10 minutes until thoroughly defrosted 21 T Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost charts NOTE Auto Defrost 1 Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer 2 Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape
47. p 200 900 W 1 11 2 cover stir after heating Vegetables 200 900 W 2 3 if necessary add some water cover 500 900 W 3 5 stir half way through the heating time Meat 1 slice 200 900 W 3 4 thinly spread sauce over the top cover Fish fillet 200 900 W 3 5 cover Cake 1 piece 150 450 W 1 2 1 place on a cake stand Baby food 1 glass 190 450 W 1 2 1 remove the lid after heating stir well and test the temperature Melting butter or margarine 50 900 W 1 2 cover Melting chocolate 100 450 W 3 4 stir from time to time Refrigerator temperature TABLE DEFROSTING AND COOKING Food Quantity Power Time Added water Hints 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 time 2 Peas 300 900 W 6 8 3 5 cover stir halfway through cooking time 2 Mixed vegetables 500 900 W 9 11 3 5 cover stir halfway through cooking time 2 TABLE DEFROSTING Food Quantity Power Time Hints Standing time g Setting Min Min Roast 1500 90 W 55 60 Place on an upturned plate 30 90 pork beef 1000 90 W 38 42 turn halfway through 30 90 veal lamb 500 90 W 20 25 30 90 Goulash 500 270 W 8 9 Break up and stir halfway through 10 15 Sausages 8 600 270 W 6 8 Place alongside one another 5 10 4 300 270 W 3 5 turn halfway through 5 10 Chicken legs 200 270 W 3 4 Turn halfway through 10 15 Fi
48. ration ES 2 cb Stir Turn over z Se Weight wy Portion UI 3 lt Microwave power level start Cooking in progress TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob 8 AUTO COOK 1 button ES Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes vs em 6 5 AUTO COOK 2 button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes 7 6 COOK FROM FROZEN button Press to select one of the 3 automatic programmes 7 AUTO DEFROST button DE A Go j Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes 8 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button STOP QUICK 10 STOP button 11 DOOR OPENING button 10 11 t Before operation Plug in the oven Using the Stop button 1 The oven display will flash EEEE Use the STOP button to 1 Erase a mistake during programming 2 Stop th t il i king 2 Touch the STOP button the display will show op the oven temporarily during cooking 3 Cancel a programme during cooking touch twice x1 To set the clock see below 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 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button down lt for 3 seconds WEEE will appear in the display n 2 To set the 24 hour clock press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once more after Step 1 in the example below BEEJ 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 C
49. re 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 Front trim Oven lamp Control panel Door opening button Waveguide cover Oven cavity Seal packing Door seals and sealing surfaces 9 Fixing points 4 points 10 Ventilation openings 11 Outer cover 12 Rear cabinet 13 Power supply cord support clip 14 Power supply cord SSO Le Sh S ACCESSORIES Check to make sure the following accessories are provided 15 Turntable 16 Turntable support 17 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 items part name and model name to your dealer or an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent Control panel 1 Digital Display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up just above each symbol according to the instruction 1 When an indicator is flashing press the appropriate e button having the same symbol or carry out the sb ZG SS ei A ae necessary ope
50. required by 2 Enter the quantity by rotating 3 Press the START QUICK pressing the AUTO COOK 2 the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION button once button once knob clockwise START QUICK gt zs e kand x1 Check the display sb gt wow Aswan ch gt SS w A sar ch gt SS et A mg Example 2 for COOK FROM FROZEN To cook Frozen Gratin 0 6 kg using Cook From Frozen FC 3 1 Select the menu required by 2 Enter the weight by rotating 3 Press the START QUICK pressing the COOK FROM the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION button once FROZEN button 3 times knob clockwise START ws E gt QUICK x1 Check the display cb gt SS et A mg S ch ZZ ww a 18 UO H Auto cook cook from frozen amp auto defrost charts BUTTON AUTO COOK NO WEIGHT Increasing PROCEDURE Unit UTENSILS A1 1 Cook 0 5 1 5 kg 1 3 See recipe for Chicken Pan with Vegetables Chicken Pan with initial temp Chicken 5 C on page 22 Vegetables Gratin dish with A E Total weight of all ingredients microwave cling film A1 2 Cook 0 5 1 5 kg 1 3 See recipe for Mince amp Onion on page 22 Mince and Onion initial temp Mince 5 C es Total weight of all ingredients Casserole dish with lid A2 1 Cook 0 5 1 5 kg 1 3 See recipe for Fish Fillet with Sauce on page Fish fillet with initial temp fish 5 C 23 sauce 20 C Gratin dish amp microwave cling film sauce Total weight of all
51. 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 Thawed 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 doing so 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 evenly 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 want 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 re arrange them Small amounts Thaw more quickly and evenly than large ones We recommend that you defrost portions which are as small as possible By doing so you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily Foods requiring careful handling Foods s
52. s 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 AN Danger of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled The cardboard is made Fe 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 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 32 i Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1 Remove all packaging and check carefully for any 3 Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly signs of damage 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 pos
53. sh fillet 400 270 W 5 7 Turn halfway through 5 10 Rolls 2 80 270 W 1 112 Defrost only Cakes 1 piece 150 270 W 1 3 Place on a cake tray 5 Soft fruit Strawberries 250 270 W 3 5 Position evenly next to each other turn halfway through 5 Raspberries Cherries Plums Times given in this chart are guidelines only and may vary according to the starting temperature of the frozen food its composition and its weight 24 Cooking charts TABLE COOKING MEAT FISH POULTRY AND FRESH VEGETABLES Fish Poultry Quantity Power Time Hints Standing time and Vegetables g Setting Min Min Roasts 500 630W 17 22 season to taste place in a shallow flan dish 10 pork veal lamb 1000 630W 34 38 turn over halfway through cooking time 10 1500 630W 53 58 10 Roast beef medium 1000 630W 20 24 season to taste place in a quiche dish 10 1500 630W 27 31 turn over halfway through cooking time 10 Fish fillet 200 900 W 4 6 season to taste place on a plate cover 3 Chicken 1200 630W 29 32 season to taste place in a casserole dish 3 turn halfway through cooking time Chicken legs 200 900 W 3 6 season to taste place on a plate cover 3 Broccoli 500 900 W 6 8 divide into florets cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsp Peas 500 900 W 6 8 cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsp Onions 250 900 W 4 5 whole cook in microwave cling film Carrots 500 900 W 7 9 cut into rings cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsp Boile
54. should be taken when cleaning the oven control 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 IF 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 US Check that the door is properly closed the door seals and their surfaces are clean the START QUICK button has been pressed VK the turntable is not turning 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 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 soap 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 Turntable and turntable support Remove the t
55. t 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 overcooked Please check out the advice given in the guide 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 Microwave cling film This or heat resistant film is very suitable for covering or wrapping 4 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 Browning dish A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with a metal alloy base which allows food to be browned
56. tin 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 vegetables Cover the gratin with the grated cheese sprinkle with paprika powder and cook on AUTO COOK A2 2 Gratin After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish Mix the eggs with cr me fra che season with salt pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the gratin Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel and paprika powder and cook on AUTO COOK A2 2 Gratin After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes 23 Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp tablespoon Cup cupful g gram ml millilitre min minutes tsp teaspoon kg kilogram litre cm centimetre TABLE HEATING FOOD AND DRINK Food Drink Quantity Power Time Hints g ml Setting Min Coffee 1 cup 150 900 W approx 1 do not cover Milk 1 cup 150 900 W approx 1 do not cover Water 1 cup 150 900W approx 2 do not cover bring to the boil 6 cups 900 900 W 8 10 do not cover bring to the boil 1 bowl 1000 900 W 9 11 do not cover bring to the boil Platters 400 900 W 3 5 sprinkle some water onto the sauce cover Vegetables meat and trimmings stir half way through the heating time Stew Sou
57. uch as gateaux cream cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature By doing so you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot whilst 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 foods of a porous nature If the food has not defrosted sufficiently you may continue defrosting it in the microwave 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 Cooking fresh vegetables e When buying vegetables try to ensure 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 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 in the table see page 25 Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid Those with a high moisture
58. urntable 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 NOTE A steam cleaner should not be used the microwave will not switch off Isolate the appliance from the fuse box Contact an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent the interior light is not working Call an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by an authorised AEG Electrolux service agent the food is taking longer to 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 NOTE If you cook the food over the standard time with only 900 W the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating The microwave power level will be reduced to 630 W After pausing for 75 seconds 900 W power can be reset Cooking Mode Standard time Reduced Power Microwave 900 W 40 minutes Microwave 630 W 30 Service amp spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer contact your local authorised service agent The tel
59. with a fork If the flesh is not transparent and comes off the bone easily it is done If it is overcooked it will be brittle and dry e Wooden skewer Test cakes and bread by sticking in a wooden skewer If the skewer comes out clean and dry the food is ready Working out cooking times using the food thermometer After it has cooked every drink or item of food has a certain internal temperature When it is reached the cooking can be stopped and the result will be good You can test the internal temperature with a food thermometer The temperature chart below gives most of the important temperatures CHART USING A FOOD THERMOMETER TO DEFINE COOKING TIMES Drink food items Internal Internal temperature at temperature after the end of 10 15 mins cooking time standing time Heating drinks coffee 65 750 C water tea etc Heating milk 60 650 C Heating soup 75 800 C Heating stews 75 800 C Poultry 80 850 C 85 900 C Lamb Rare 70 C 70 750 C Well roasted 75 809 C 80 850 C Roast beef Rare 50 550 C 55 600 C Medium done 60 650 C 65 709 C Well done 75 800 C 80 850 C Pork veal 80 850 C 80 850 C Adding water Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of water can be cooked in their own juices or by adding just a small amount of water This will retain many vitamins and minerals in the food Food with skin or peel Pierce foods such as sausages chickens chicken legs potatoes in their skins tomatoes egg yolk
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