AEG MC1751E Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. li Tips amp advice 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 BROWNING AGENT In the following table you will find some suggestions for substances you might use for browning and some of the uses to which you might put them DISH METHOD Melted butter and dried paprika Poultry Dried paprika Soya sauce Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce Gravy Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions marmalade Oven baked dishes Cheese toasties Meat and poultry Roasts Rissoles Small roasted items Oven baked dishes toasted items soups stews Cocoa chocolate flakes brown icing honey and Cakes and desserts 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 and desserts or use to glaze Heating e Ready prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish 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 does2. are to be braised should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the original recipe If necessary add more liquid during cooking The amount of fat to be added can be reduced considerably A small amount of butter margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour food For this reason your microwave is excellent for preparing low fat foods as part of a diet 20 the microwave you should take note of the following HOW TO USE RECIPES e All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise stated e Recommendations relating to suitable utensils and the total cooking times are given at the beginning of every recipe e Asa rule the quantities shown are assumed to be wholly consumable unless specifically indicated otherwise e When eggs are given in the recipes they are assumed to have weight of approx 55 g grade M Recipes Germany Camembert toast Total cooking time approx 11 2 21 2 minutes Utensils Ingredients 4 slices of bread for toasting 2 tbsp butter or margarine 20 g 150g camembert 4 tsp cranberry jelly cayenne pepper Netherlands Mushroom soup Total cooking time approx 13 17 Minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 Capacity Ingredients 200g mushrooms sliced 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 300 ml meat stock 300 ml cream 21 2 tosps flour 25 g 21 2 tosps butter or margarine 25 g salt amp pepper 1 egg 150g cr me fraiche Toast the br
3. W 4 5 turn half way through defrosting time 5 10 Duck turkey 1500 80 W 48 52 place upon an upturned plate 30 90 turn half way through defrosting time Chicken 1200 80 W 39 43 place upon an upturned plate 30 90 turn half way through defrosting time 1000 80 W 33 37 place upon an upturned plate 30 90 turn half way through defrosting time Chicken legs 200 240 W 4 5 turn half way through defrosting time 10 15 Whole fish 800 240 W 9 12 turn half way through defrosting time 10 15 Fish fillet 400 240 W 7 10 turn half way through defrosting time 5 10 Crabs 300 240 W 6 8 turn half way through defrosting time 30 Rolls 2 80 240W app 1 only partially defrost Sliced bread for toasting 250 240 W 2 4 remove outer slices after each minute has passed 5 White loaf whole 750 240 W 6 8 turn half way through defrosting time centre still frozen 30 Cakes per piece 100 150 80W 2 5 place on a cake stand 5 Cream cake per piece 150 80 W 3 4 place on a cake stand 10 Whole gateau 25cm 80 W 18 20 place on a cake stand 30 60 Butter 250 240 W 2 4 only partially defrost 15 Fruit such as strawberries 250 240 W 4 5 spread them out evenly 5 raspberries cherries plums turn half way through defrosting time TABLE DEFROSTING AND COOKING Food Quantity Power Time Added water Hints Standing time g Setting Min tbsps Min Fish fillet 300 800 W 10 12 cover 1 2 Trout 1 fish 250 800 W 5 7 cover 1 2 One plate meal 400 800 W 9 11 cover stir after 6 min
4. deeper one You should therefore choose as flat a container as possible with a large surface area Only use deep containers for dishes where there is a danger of overcooking e g for noodles rice milk etc Round amp oval containers Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers than in containers with corners since the microwave energy concentrates in the corners and the food in these areas could become overcooked Covering Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time Use a lid microwave cling film or a cover Foods which are to be crispy e g roasts or chickens should not be covered As a general rule whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven Turning Medium sized items such as hamburgers and steaks should be turned over once during cooking in order to shorten the cooking process Large items such as roasts and chickens must be turned since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned Standing time Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with microwaves Almost all foods which are thawed heated or cooked in the microwave require a certain amount of time to stand during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed
5. e Sufficient space between hob and microwave should be allowed to prevent Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly Ensure the appliance is Fix the oven in position with the It is important to ensure that the installation of this and without force until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard stable and not leaning Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame see diagram 5 mm screws provided The fixing points are located on i the top and bottom corners of the oven see diagram item 9 on page 4 product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the hob or conventional oven manufacturer s installation instructions Conventional y Chimney y Position A 2 Position B 27 yey overheating of microwave oven surrounding cupboard and accessories POSITION NICHE SIZE CHIMNEY Gap Between e Do not operate the hob without pans wW D y min Cuphoant et Gelling when the microwave oven is operating A 560 x 550 x 360 50 50 e Care should be taken when attending to B C 460 x 300 x 350 18 50 the microwave oven while the hob is on 460 x 300 x 360 18 50 560 x 300 x 350 18 50 560 x 300 x 360 18 50 D 460 x 500 x 350 40 50 460 x 500 x 360 40 50 560 x 500 x 350 40 50 560 x 500 x 360 40 50 Measurements in mm 29 i Installa
6. for information Disposal of old appliances fe 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 28 i Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1 Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage 2 This oven is designed to fit into a 360mm high cupboard as standard When fitting into a 350mm high cupboard Unscrew and remove the 4 feet from the bottom of the oven There are 3 tall feet and 1 short foot Replace the 3 tall feet with those provided in the accessory pack Do not replace the short foot 3 If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven position A then use the mylar sheet provided a Cut the Mylar sheet to ade fit the internal a width of the unit lt ps b Peel back the Na protective cover on the tape and fix to the rear of the shelf so that it covers the service gap See diagram Mylar sheet Sl SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE If fitting the microwave in position B or C e The cupboard must be a minimum of 500mm E above the worktop amp must not be installed directly above a hob e This appliance has been tested and approved for use near domestic gas electric and induction hobs only Ra
7. from the oven NOTE When you order accessories please mention two u items part name and model name to your dealer or local Service Force Centre Control panel START STOP elos Digital Display Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up just above each symbol according to the instruction When an indicator is flashing press the appropriate button having the same symbol or carry out the necessary operation sh Stir amp Turn over X Weight lt 1 Microwave power level sart Cooking in progress TIMER WEIGHT knob MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button Press to select one of the 12 automatic programmes START QUICK button STOP button DOOR OPEN button t Before operation Plug in the oven Using the Stop button 1 The oven display will flash Use the STOP button to 1 Erase a mistake during programming 2 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 3 Cancel a programme during cooking touch twice 2 Touch the STOP button the display will show 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 for 3 lt A seconds will appear in the display p 2 To set the 24 hour clock press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once more after Step 1 in the example below BEEM will appear in the display x1 a
8. 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 Greece Braised lamb with green beans Total cooking time approx 20 24 minutes Utensils Shallow oval souffl mould with lid about 26 cm long Ingredients 1 2 tomatoes 100 g 400 g lamb boned 1 tsp butter or margarine for greasing the bowl 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed salt amp pepper sugar 250g tinned green beans Tip If you prefer to use fresh beans these should be pre cooked 22 1 Cut the fillet into finger width strips 2 Grease the dish all over with the butter Put the onion and the meat into the dish cover and cook Stir once during cooking 7 10 min lt 1 800 W 3 Add the white wine gravy browning and cream stir cover and continue cooking Stir occasionally 4 5 min lt 1 800 W 4 Test the veal stir the mixture once more and allow to stand for approx 5 minutes Serve garnished with parsley 1 Wash the sole fillets and pat them dry Remove any bones 2 Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices 3 Grease the oven dish with butter Place the fish fillets inside and drizzle the vegetable oil over them 4 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 wine over them 5 Place small pats
9. hot with meat dishes Served cold it also makes an excellent starter A bouquet garni consists of one stalk of parsley a bunch of herbs suitable for seasoning soup one stalk of lovage one stalk of thyme several bay leaves 23 Recipes Spain Baked potatoes Total cooking time 12 16 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity China plate Ingredients 4 medium sized potatoes 400 g 100 ml water 60 y ham cut into fine cubes 1 2 onion 25 g finely cubed 75 100 ml milk 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 20 g salt amp pepper 2 tbsp grated Emmental cheese Denmark Fruit Jelly with vanilla sauce Total cooking time 10 13 minutes Utensils Dish with lid 2 capacity Dish with lid 1 capacity Ingredients 150g redcurrants washed and stalks removed 150g strawberries washed and haulms removed 150g raspberries washed and haulms removed 250m white wine 100g sugar 50 ml lemon juice 8 gelatin leaves 300 ml milk inside of 1 2 vanilla pod 30 g sugar 15g food thickener Tip You can also use defrosted frozen fruits 24 Place the potatoes in a dish add the water cover and cook Rearrange halfway through cooking 8 10 min lt 1 800 W Leave to cool Cut the potatoes lengthwise and carefully remove the potato from the skin Mix the potato with the ham onion milk and Parmesan cheese to an even consistency Season with salt and pepper Fill the potato skins with potato mixture and s
10. into the liquid whilst reheating 3 Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed pierce the yolks and the whites or the eggs may explode Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes sausages and fruit before cooking or they may explode To avoid the possibility of 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 childr
11. mm H x 316 mm D MC1761E 592 mm W x 370 mm H x 316 mm D Cavity Dimensions 285 mm W x 202 mm H x 298 mm D Oven Capacity 17 litres Turntable 272 mm glass Weight approx 15 5 kg Oven lamp 25 W 240 250 V 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 il Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Gd Packaging materials AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation Only the minimum packaging necessary is used Packaging materials e g foil or styrofoam can place children at risk MN Danger of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled The cardboard is Ga made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are untreated Plastic items are marked as follows PE polyethylene eg packaging film PS polystyrene eg packaging CFC free PP polypropylene eg packaging straps By using and re using the packaging raw materials are saved and waste volume is reduced Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre Contact your local council
12. of liquid 10 400 W 5 6 mix the sugar in 250 ml of liquid cover stir well during and after heating Refrigerator temperature TABLE COOKING MEAT FISH AND POULTRY Fish and Poultry Quantity Power Time Hints Standing time g Setting Min Min Roasts 500 800 W 8 10 season to taste place in a shallow flan dish 10 pork 400 W 10 12 turn over after veal lamb 1000 800W 19 21 10 400 W 11 14 1500 800 W 33 36 10 400 W 13 17 Roast beef medium 1000 800 W 9 11 season to taste place in a quiche dish 10 400 W 5 7 turn over after Minced meat 1000 800 W 16 18 prepare the minced meat mixture half pork half beef 10 place in a shallow casserole dish Fish fillet 200 800W 3 4 season to taste place on a plate cover 3 Chicken 1200 800 W 21 24 season to taste place in a casserole dish 3 turn half way through cooking time Chicken legs 200 800W 3 4 season to taste place on a plate cover 3 18 Cooking charts TABLE DEFROSTING Food Quantity Power Time Hints Standing time g Setting Min Min Roast meat e g pork beef 1500 80 W 58 64 place on an upturned plate turn 30 90 lamb veal 1000 80 W 42 48 half way through defrosting time 30 90 500 80 W 19 23 30 90 Steaks escalopes cutlets liver 200 80 W 4 5 turn half way through defrosting time 30 Goulash 500 240 W 8 12 separate and stir half way through defrosting time 10 15 Sausages 8 600 240 W 6 9 place next to each other 5 10 4 300 240
13. sprinkle with salt 2 Spread the banana and the ready made curry sauce on the fish fillet 3 Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTOCOOK AC 6 Fish Fillet with Sauce 4 After cooking let stand for approx 2 minutes Preparation 1 Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt pepper and nutmeg 2 Grease the gratin dish Place alternate layers of potato slices diced ham and spinach in the dish The top layer should be spinach 3 Mix the eggs with cr me fraiche add salt and pepper and pour over the vegetables 4 Cover the gratin with the grated cheese sprinkle with paprika powder and cook on AUTOCOOK AC 7 Gratin 5 After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes Preparation 1 Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish 2 Mix the eggs with cr me fraiche season with salt pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables 3 Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the gratin 4 Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel and paprika powder and cook on AUTOCOOK AC 7 Gratin 5 After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp tablespoon KG kilogram DF deep frozen tsp teaspoon g gram MW microwave l p large pinch litre MWO microwave oven s p small pinch ml millilitre min minutes Cup cupful cm centimetre sec seconds Sach sachet DF
14. to be 18 C Cooking times All the times given in this book are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature weight and condition of the food water or fat content etc Salt spices amp herbs Food cooked in your microwave retains its individual flavour better than it does when conventional preparation methods are used For this reason you should use salt very sparingly and normally add it only after cooking Salt absorbs liquid and dries out the outer layer of the food Herbs and spices can be used as normal Addition of water Vegetables and other foods with a high water content can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of a little water This ensures that many vitamins and minerals are preserved Food in skins or shells Food such as sausages chickens chicken legs baked potatoes tomatoes apples egg yolks or such like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small wooden skewer This will enable the steam which forms to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell Large amp small quantities Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to thaw heat or cook This means that small portions cook more quickly than larger ones As a rule of thumb TWICE THE AMOUNT ALMOST TWICE THE TIME HALF THE AMOUNT HALF THE TIME Deep amp shallow containers Both containers have the same capacity but the cooking time is longer for the
15. unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency Do not store or use the oven outdoors If food being heated begins to smoke DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire Only use microwave safe containers and utensils See Page 7 Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic paper or other combustible food containers Clean the waveguide cover the oven cavity the turntable and turntable support after use These must be dry and free from grease Built up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire Do not place flammable materials near the 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 w
16. C dry fat content dm diameter TABLE HEATING FOOD AND DRINK Food Drink Quantity Power Time Hints g ml Setting Min Coffee 1 cup 150 800 W approx 1 do not cover Milk 1 cup 150 800 W approx 1 do not cover Water 1 cup 150 800 W 11 2 2 do not cover bring to the boil 6 cups 900 800 W 10 12 do not cover bring to the boil 1 bowl 1000 800 W 111 2 13 cover bring to the boil Platters 400 800 W 3 6 sprinkle some water onto the sauce cover Vegetables meat and trimmings stir half way through the heating time Stew 200 800 W 11 2 21 2 cover stir after heating Clear soup 200 800 W 11 2 2 cover stir after heating Cream soup 200 800 W 11 2 21 2 cover stir after heating Vegetables 200 800 W 2 21 2 if necessary add some water cover 500 800 W 4 5 stir half way through the heating time Garnishes 200 800 W 2 21 2 sprinkle with water cover and stir from time to 500 800 W 4 41 2 time Meat 1 slice 200 800 W 3 4 thinly spread sauce over the top cover Fish fillet 200 800 W 2 3 cover Sausages 2 180 560 W approx 2 pierce the skin several times Cake 1 piece 100 400 W 1 place on a cake stand Baby food 1 glass 190 400 W approx 1 remove the lid after heating stir well and test the temperature Melting butter or margarine 50 800 W 1 2 1 Melting chocolate 100 400 W 2 3 stir from time to time Dissolving six sheets of gelatine 10 400 W 1 2 dip into water squeeze thoroughly and place in a soup bowl stir from time to time Glazing for a tart for 1 4
17. H FILLET WITH SAUCE AC 6 Fish fillet with curry sauce Ingredients 0 4 kg 0 8 kg 1 2 kg 200 g 400 g 600 g fish fillet salt 409 80g 120g banana sliced 160 g 320 g 480 g ready made curry sauce GRATIN AC 7 Spinach gratin Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 5g 109 15g butter or margarine to grease the dish 150 g 300 g 450 g leaf spinach defrosted drained 15g 30g 45g onion finely chopped salt pepper amp nutmeg 150 g 300 g 450g boiled potatoes sliced 35g 759 110 g cooked ham diced 50 y 100 g 150g cr me fraiche 1 2 3 eggs 40g 75g 115g _ grated cheese paprika powder GRATIN AC 7 Potato courgette gratin Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 0 kg 1 5 kg 200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes sliced 115g 230 y 345 g courgette finely sliced 75g 150 g 225g cr me fraiche 1 2 3 eggs 1 2 1 2 clove of garlic crushed salt amp pepper 409 80g 1209 feta cheese diced 109 20g 30g sunflower kernel paprika powder Preparation 1 Mix ingredients for the sauce 2 Place the fish fillet in a round gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt 3 Spread the sauce on the fish fillet 4 Cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTOCOOK AC 6 Fish Fillet with Sauce 5 After cooking let stand for approx 2 minutes Preparation 1 Place the fish fillet in a round gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre and
18. MC1751E MC1761E Microwave oven Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION AEG Dear Customer EE gt Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name Before using your AEG 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 0 ik cece eet eet nnn nnn eens 2 3 OVEN EL ACCESSOFIES oe ir dg ee a a ee aa a E 4 Control panel sin freien toi rape desde fee Pia Pea ire eee bes 5 Berore operation a reier lccieesta ll pon Rese read 6 Setting the clock 223 s0dgaake Gaede A A E eee ee ee ened 6 What are MICFOWAVeS cowie ake aa ea ede sade ORC ade o
19. 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 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 iT the microwave mode is not working Check that the door is properly closed the door seals and their surfaces are clean the START button has been pressed IS 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 turntable and turntable support from the oven Wash the turnta
20. ar 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 things to the kind of food variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking e 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 will simultaneously obtain a brown base for making a sauce e Turn large pieces of meat fish or poultry half way through the cooking time so that they are cooked evenly from all sides e After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and allow them to stand for approx 10 minutes standing time During this period the roast carries on cooking and the liquid is evenly distributed so that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is lost DEFROSTING AND COOKING Deep frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the same time in one process in your microwave You will find some examples in the table Do take note how
21. arped b The hinges and safety door latches check to make sure they are not broken or loose c The door seals and sealing surfaces ensure that they have not been damaged d Inside the oven cavity or on the door make sure there are no dents e The power supply cord and plug ensure that they are not damaged Never adjust repair or modify the oven yourself It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts Follow instructions for Care and Cleaning Page 25 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 of
22. ble 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 your local Service Force Centre the interior light is not working Call your local Service Force Centre The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by trained Service Force technicians the food is taking longer to 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 800 W the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating The microwave power level will be reduced to 560 W After pausing for 90 seconds 800 W power can be reset Cooking Mode Standard time Reduced power Microwave 800 W 20 minutes Microwave 560 W 25 Service amp spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering
23. cut into rings cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tosps 300 800 W 7 9 Green peppers 500 800 W 7 9 cut into strips stir once or twice during cooking 4 5 tbsps Boiled potatoes skins on 500 800 W 9 11 cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Leeks 500 800 W 9 11 cut into rings cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Red cabbage 500 800 W 15 17 cut into strips stir once or twice 50 ml during cooking Brussels sprouts 500 800 W 9 11 whole sprouts cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Boiled Potatoes salted 500 800 W 9 11 cut into large pieces of a similar size add a little salt 150 ml cover stir occasionally during cooking Celery 500 800 W 9 11 dice finely cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml White cabbage 500 800 W 15 17 cut into strips cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Courgettes 500 800 W 9 11 slice cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Recipes ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for Shorten cooking times by a third to a half Follow the example of the recipes in this book Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat fish poultry vegetables fruit stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty 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
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25. ead and spread with butter Cut the Camembert into slices and arrange on top of the toast Put the cranberry jelly in the middle of the cheese and sprinkle with cayenne pepper Place the toast on a plate and heat for 11 2 21 2 min lt 1 800 W Tip You can vary this recipe according to your taste For example you can use fresh mushrooms and grated cheese or cooked ham asparagus and Emmental cheese Place the vegetables and the stock in the bowl cover and cook 8 9 min 800W Blend all the ingredients in the mixer Mix the flour and butter to a dough and smooth into the soup Season with salt and pepper cover and cook Stir after cooking 4 6 min lt 1 800W Mix the egg yolk with the cream gradually stir into the soup Heat for a short time but do not let it boil 1 2 min 4 800W Allow the soup to stand for about 5 minutes after cooking 21 Recipes Switzerland Z rich veal in cream Total cooking time approx 11 15 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 1tbsp parsley chopped France Sole fillets Total cooking time approx 13 16 minutes Utensils Shallow oval oven dish with microwave cling film approx 26 cm long Ingredients 400g sole fillets 1 lemon whole 2 tomatoes 150
26. ee 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 i e 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 Nurnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800 117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 5360 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 27 Specifications AC Line Voltage 230 240 V 50 Hz single phase Distribution line fuse circuit breaker Minimum 10 A AC Power required Microwave 1 2 kW Output power Microwave 800 W IEC 60705 Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions MC1751E 492 mm W x 370
27. en 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 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 D
28. ever of the general advice given on heating and defrosting food Please refer to the manufacturer s instructions on the packaging when preparing deep frozen dishes These usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice on preparation 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 800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e g soup casseroles canned food hot beverages vegetables fish etc 560 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 400 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 240 W 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 80 W For gentle defrosting eg cream gateaux or pastry W WATT To set the power touch the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired level is displayed If MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once will be displayed If you miss your desired level continue
29. f and unplug the oven immediately and call your local Service Force Centre Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to do so If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced with a special cord The exchange must be made by an authorised Service Force technician Important safety instructions 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
30. f 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 All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre 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 right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements e Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG European Guarant
31. frosted Place the poultry in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn over and shield thin parts and warm spots with small pieces of aluminium foil After defrosting rinse with cold water 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 directly on the turntable or on a plate in the middle of the turntable After defrosting cut the cake into similar sized pieces keeping space between each piece and let stand for 10 30 minutes until evenly defrosted Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable For 1 0 kg distribute directly on the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn over re arrange and remove defrosted slices After defrosting cover in aluminum foil and stand for 5 15 minutes until thoroughly defrosted begins to soften rapidly it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 30 minutes at room temperature i Recipes for automatic AC 6 Et AC 7 FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE AC 6 Fish fillet with piquant sauce Ingredients 0 4 kg 0 8 kg 1 2 kg 140 g 280 y 420g canned tomatoes drained 40g 80g 120g corn 4g 8g 12g chilli sauce 12g 24g 36g onion finely chopped 1 tsp 1 2 tsp 2 tsp red wine vinegar mustard thyme cayenne pepper 200 g 400 g 600 g fish fillet salt FIS
32. g time during manual cooking for multiples of 30 seconds if the 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 XA 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 seconds STOP STOP x1 for 3 seconds x1 for 3 seconds The display will show The display will show the HA time of day if set cb ow a START NOTE When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button t Automatic operation The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the 1 correct cooking mode and cooking time You can choose from 7 AUTOCOOK menus and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus What you need to know when using this automatic function 1 Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once the display will appear as shown The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTOMATIC Ps eas PROGRAMMES button until the desired menu number is displayed See pages 15 16 AUTOMATIC charts 2 To select a defrost menu press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button at least 8 times If you press 18 the button 8 times GEM will appear i
33. h aluminium strips during defrosting This stops the thin parts becoming too hot while thicker parts are still frozen Correct setting It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather than one which is too high By so doing you will ensure that the food defrosts evenly If the microwave setting is too high the surface of the food will already have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen li Tips amp advice Turning stirring Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time As early as possible separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them Small amounts defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily Foods requiring careful handling Foods such as gateaux cream cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature By so doing you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the inside is still frozen Standing time This is particularly important after defrosting food as the defrosting process continues during this period In the defrosting table you will find the standing times for various foods Thick dense foods require a longer standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous nature If the food has not defrosted sufficiently you may continue defros
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35. n the display The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button START 2 The weight or quantity of the food can be input by TIMER WEIGHT knob rotating the TIMER WEIGHT knob until the desired weight is displayed e Enter the weight of the food only Do not include the 3 TART weight of the container QUICK e For food weighing more or less than weights given in a the cooking chart use manual programmes For best results follow the cooking charts on pages 18 20 START QUICK button 3 To start cooking press START QUICK button The final temperature will vary according to the When action is required e g to turn food over the initial food temperature Check food is piping hot oven stops and the audible signals sound remaining after cooking If necessary you can extend the cooking time and any indicator will flash on the cooking time and change the power level display To continue cooking press the START QUICK button Example To cook gratin weighing 1 0 kg using Autocook AC 7 1 Select the menu required by 2 Enter the weight by rotating 3 Press the START QUICK pressing the AUTOMATIC the TIMER WEIGHT knob button PROGRAMMES button seven clockwise times START E gt E a QUICK Check the display A START p Sw a START 14 AUTOCOOK NO AC 1 Cook Frozen Vegetables e g Brussel sprouts green beans peas mixed vegetables AC 2 Cook Fresh Vegetable
36. nd 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 Choose the 24 hour 2 Set the hours 3 Press the MICROWAVE function 12 hour clock Rotate the TIMER WEIGHT POWER LEVEL button clock knob until the correct hour is to change from hours displayed 23 to minutes lt 1 XA XA pp cc J x1and hold for 3 x1 x1 secs z 4 Set the minutes Rotate the 5 Press the MICROWAVE POWER Check the display TIMER WEIGHT knob until the LEVEL button to start the clock correct minute is displayed 35 lt A x1 NOTE 1 You can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT knob clockwise show EEE after the power is reinstated If this or counter clockwise occurs during cooking the programme will be 2 Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during erased The time of day will also be erased programming 4 When you want to reset the time of day follow the 3 If the electrical power supply to your microwave above example again oven is interrupted the display will intermittently Li What are microwaves Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food to oscillate Heat is generated by the friction which is caused with the result that the food is thawed heated or cooked Suitable ovenware iJ Glass amp ceramic glass Heat resistant glass utensils are very suitable The cooking proce
37. 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 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 wish to achieve Defrosting Your microwave is ideal for defrosting Defrosting times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods of defrosting Here are a few tips Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting Boxes t containers Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for defrosting and heating food since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze down to approx 40 C as well as being heat resistant up to approx 220 C You can therefore use the same container to defrost heat and even cook the food without having to transfer it Covering Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil before defrosting Defrosted or warm parts should likewise be covered wit
38. o 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 procedure Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction Oven amp accessories 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 SN Oa Aa Noa 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
39. of butter on top of the lemon cover and cook 13 16 min lt 800 W 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 1 Skin and remove the stalks of the tomatoes then pur e in a blender or food processor 2 Cut the lamb into large chunks Grease the bowl with butter Add meat onions and garlic season cover and cook 9 11 min lt 1 800 W 3 Add beans and pur ed tomatoes to the meat cover and continue cooking 11 13 min 560 W After cooking leave the lamb to stand for approximately 5 minutes Recipes Italy Lasagne Total cooking time 22 26 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 finely chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 250g minced meat beef 2 tbsp 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 France Ratatouille Total cooking time 19 21 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 capacity Ingredients 5 tosp olive oil 50 ml 1 clove garlic crushed onion 50 g sliced small aubergine 250 g cut in
40. oultry Res p EI Ad 4 Defrost Cake SY Ad 5 Defrost Bread NOTES Auto Defrost 0d hAO0ON 16 WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 2 0 8 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C See note below 0 2 0 8 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C See note below 0 9 1 5 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C See note below 0 1 1 4 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Plate 0 1 1 0 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Flan dish Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape After turning over shield the defrosted portions with small flat pieces of aluminium foil The poultry should be processed immediately after defrosting Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy For the best result if the cream PROCEDURE Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn the food over rearrange and separate Shield thin parts and warm spots with small pieces of aluminium foil After defrosting wrap in aluminium foil for 10 15 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds turn the food over Remove the defrosted parts if possible After defrosting cover with aluminium foil stand for 5 10 minutes until thoroughly de
41. our appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 30 CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY e The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can rg A e Connect the appliance a single phase 230 240V 50Hz alternating current 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 e When inserting the appliance into the high sided cupboard DO NOT crush the power supply cord Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red GREEN 8 YELLOW 43 AMP FUSE A From the Electrolux Group The World s No 1 choice The Electrolux group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for the kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion i
42. prinkle with Emmental cheese Place potatoes on a plate and cook 4 6 min lt 1 800 W After cooking leave to stand for approximately 2 minutes Put some of the fruit to one side for decoration Pur e the rest of the fruit with the white wine put it into a dish cover and heat 7 9 min lt 1 800 W Fold in the sugar and the lemon juice Soak the gelatin in cold water for approx 10 minutes then take it out and squeeze dry Stir the gelatin in with the hot pur e until it has dissolved Place the jelly in the refrigerator and leave to set To make the vanilla sauce put the milk into the other dish Slit the vanilla pod and remove the inside Stir this in with the milk together with the sugar and the food thickener cover and cook stirring during cooking and again at the end 3 4 min lt 1 800W Turn out the jelly onto a plate and decorate with the whole fruit Add the vanilla sauce i Care amp cleaning CAUTION DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS STEAM CLEANERS ABRASIVE HARSH CLEANERS ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 should be taken when cleaning the oven control Using
43. s AC 3 Cook Frozen Ready Meals Stirrable type e g Noodles Bolognese Chinese Menus 7 AC 4 Cook Frozen Gratin e g macaroni gratin lasagne etc E gt AC 5 Cook Boiled Potatoes Jacket Potatoes KA AC 6 Cook Fish fillet with AC 7 Cook Gratin ED i Automatic charts WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSILS 0 1 0 6 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Bowl and lid 0 1 0 6 kg 100 g initial temp 20 C Bowl and lid 0 3 1 0 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Bowl and lid If the manufacturer instructs to add water calculate the total amount for the programmes with additional liquid 0 2 0 6 kg 100 g initial temp 18 C Shallow oval gratin dish and microwave cling film or original container and microwave cling film 0 1 0 8 kg 100 g initial temp 20 C Bowl and lid 0 4 1 2 kg 100 g initial temp fish 5 C Sauce 20 C Gratin dish and microwave cling film 0 5 1 5 kg 100 g initial temp 20 C Gratin dish PROCEDURE Add 1 tbsp water per 100 g and salt as desired For mushrooms no additional water is necessary Cover with a lid When audible signal sounds stir and re cover e After cooking let stand for approx 2 minutes NOTE If frozen vegetables are compacted together cook manually Cut into small pieces eg strips cubes or slices Add 1 tbsp water per 100 g and salt as desired For mushrooms no additional water is neces
44. sary Cover with a lid When audible signal sounds stir and re cover After cooking let the food stand for approx 2 minutes e Transfer meal to suitable microwave proof dish Add some liquid if recommended by the manufacturer Cover with a lid Cook without cover if the manufacturer instructs When audible signal sounds stir and re cover After cooking stir and let stand for approx 2 minutes Remove the frozen gratin from the package If the container is not suitable for microwave ovens transfer gratin to a suitable microwave proof dish Cover with microwave cling film If the container is suitable for microwave ovens remove original paper cover and cover with microwave cling film After cooking let stand for approx 5 minutes Boiled Potatoes Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar sized pieces Jacket Potatoes Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them e Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl e Add the required amount of water per 100 g approx 2 tbsp and a little salt Cover with a lid When audible signal sounds stir and re cover After cooking let the potatoes stand for approx 2 minutes See recipes for Fish Fillet with Sauce on page 17 Total weight of all ingredients See recipes for Gratin on page 17 Total weight of all ingredients i Automatic charts BUTTON AUTO DEFROST NO Ad 1 Defrost Steak and Chops Ad 2 Defrost Minced Meat Ad 3 Defrost P
45. ss 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 manufacturer s recommendations Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable Follow the manufacturer s recommendations Kitchen paper can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in short heating methods e g of bread or products in bread crumbs Insert the paper between the food and the revolving plate The surface of the food will stay crispy and dry Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will catch splashes Microwave cling film This or heat resistant film is very suitable for covering or wrapping Please follow the manufacturer s recommendations Roasting bags Can be used in a microwave oven Metal clips are not suitable for fastening
46. terclockwise If you rotate the knob counterclockwise the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees us 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 800 W power Stage 1 16 minutes on 240 W power Stage 2 STAGE 1 1 Enter the desired cooking time by 2 Choose the desired power level by rotating TIMER WEIGHT knob pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once STAGE 2 3 Enter desired time by rotating 4 Choose the desired power 5 Press the START TIMER WEIGHT knob level by pressing the QUICK button once to MICROWAVE POWER begin cooking LEVEL button four times r START E gt gt gt ua wy a p Check the display sc Siw a START bow a START The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 800 W and then for 16 minutes on 240 W 12 gt Other convenient functions 2 QUICK COOK FUNCTION The START QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions a Direct start You can directly start cooking on 800 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 cookin
47. 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 When using the browning dish a suitable insulator e g a porcelain plate must be placed between the turntable and the browning dish Be careful to adhere exactly to the pre heating time given in the manufacturer s instructions Excessive pre heating can damage the turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the safety device which will switch off the oven Metal Generally speaking metal should not be used since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food There are however exceptions small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook e g chicken wings Small metal skewers and aluminium containers e g of ready cooked meals can be used They must however be small in relation to the food e g aluminium containers must be at least 2 3 to 3 4 filled with food It is recommended that you transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx 2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking area other
48. ting it in the microwave oven or lengthen the standing time accordingly At the end of the standing time you should process the food as soon as possible and not re freeze it 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 Season them as you would normally but as a rule only add salt after cooking e Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little more water You will find information about this in the table e Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid Those with a high moisture content e g onions or boiled potatoes can be cooked in microwave cling film without adding water e After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over 10 e After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx 2 minutes so that the temperature disperses evenly standing time e The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetable in question The fresher the vegetables the shorter the cooking times COOKING MEAT FISH AND POULTRY e When buying food items try to ensure that as f
49. tion be unplugged easily in an emergency e The best position is above the cupboard see A routed under the oven via a correctly installed earth socket The socket must be fused with a 10A fuse of the control panel appliance is being installed ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS e The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard 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 ST e If the appliance is to be operated in a non European country the gt supply voltage current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply The rating plate can be found on the inside face WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed e If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted e Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of y
50. to cubes courgette 200 g into cubes pepper 200 g cut into large cubes small fennel 75 g cut into large cubes bouquet garni 200g tinned artichoke hearts cut into quarters salt amp pepper ee ae dd M 1 Cut the tomatoes into slices mix with the ham and onion garlic minced meat and mashed tomato Season and cook with the lid on 7 9 min lt 1 800 W 2 Mix the cream with the milk Parmesan cheese herbs oil and spices 3 Grease the souffl mould and cover the bottom of the mould with about 1 2 of the pasta Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce Put an additional 1 2 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 15 17 min lt 1 560 W After cooking let the lasagne stand for approximately 5 10 minutes 1 Place the olive oil and garlic clove in the bowl Add the prepared vegetables except the artichoke hearts and season with pepper Add the bouquet garni cover and cook stirring once 19 21 min lt 800 W For the last 5 minutes add the artichoke hearts and heat 2 Season the ratatouille to taste with salt and pepper Remove the bouquet garni before serving After cooking leave the ratatouille to stand for around 2 minutes Tip Ratatouille can be served
51. touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again If the level is not selected the level 800 W is automatically set t Manual operation Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes 90 00 The input unit of cooking defrosting time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes It depends on the total length of the cooking defrosting time as shown on the table Cooking time Increasing unit 0 5 minutes 10 seconds 5 10 minutes 30 seconds 10 30 minutes 1 minute 30 90 minutes 5 minutes Example Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power 1 Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER WEIGHT knob clockwise 2 min and 30 sec 2 Choose desired power by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button 3 Press the START QUICK button to begin cooking twice START r lt A QUICK E f gt ks ua sp B K A START NOTE Check the display sp B K aA START 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 knob clockwise or coun
52. utes 2 Leaf spinach 300 800 W 6 8 cover stir once or twice during cooking 2 Broccoli 300 800 W 7 9 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Peas 300 800 W 7 9 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Kohlrabi 300 800 W 7 9 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Mixed vegetables 500 800 W 11 13 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Brussels sprouts 300 800 W 7 9 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Red cabbage 450 800 W 10 12 3 5 cover stir half way through cooking time 2 Cooking charts TABLE COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES Vegetable Quantity Power Time Hints Added Water g Setting Min tbsps ml Leaf Spinach 300 800 W 5 7 wash dry well cover stir once or twice during cooking Cauliflower 800 800 W 15 17 1 whole head cover divide into florets stir 5 6 tbsps 500 800 W 10 12 during cooking 4 5 tbsps Broccoli 500 800 W 9 11 divide into florets cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Mushrooms 500 800 W 8 10 whole heads cover stir occasionally during cooking Chinese leaves 300 800 W 9 11 cut into strips cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Peas 500 800 W 9 11 cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsps Fennel 500 800 W 9 11 cut into quarters cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tosps Onions 250 800 W 5 7 whole cook in microwave cling film Kohlrabi 500 800 W 10 12 dice cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Carrots 500 800 W 10 12
53. wise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing No utensil should have a metal overlay 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 800 W power for 1 to 2 minutes If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch it is suitable Do not use this test on a plastic utensil It could melt li Tips amp advice Time settings In general the thawing heating and cooking times are significantly shorter than when using a conventional cooker or oven For this reason you should adhere to the recommended times given in this book It is better to set the times too short rather than too long Test the food after it has been cooked It is better to have to cook something for a little longer than to overcook it Initial temperatures Thawing heating and cooking times are dependent upon the initial temperature of the food Deep frozen food and food stored in a refrigerator for example requires longer than food which has been stored at room temperature For heating and cooking normal storage temperatures are assumed refrigerator temperature approx 5 C room temperature approx 20 C For thawing the temperature of the deep freeze is assumed
54. your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk When you contact the Service Force Centre they will need the following information 1 Your name amp address including post code Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault 2 3 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls i Customer care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www aeg co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Calls may be recorded for training purposes 26 For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below AEG Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090754 Email service eid electrolux ie Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We AEG undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only o
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