Electrolux 343 E Microwave Oven User Manual
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1. 1 Set the required microwave power by turning the power knob The signal lamp lights up The time of day disappears from the display and the required microwave power appears turn to the left lower power turn to the right higher power 2 Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob The chosen time appears in the display 3 Press the START button START QUICK The selected time starts to count down Cooking times can be set as follows from 0 to 2 min in 5 second steps from 2 to 5 min in 10 second steps from 5 to 10 min in 20 second steps from 10 to 20 min in 30 second steps starting from 21 min in 1 min steps Maximum programme length is 60 minutes Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the cavity wall and the oven door 21 Modes of operation 22 iJ Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation 750 Watt 700 Watt 600 Watt 500 Watt 450 Watt 350 Watt 250 Watt 150 Watt 80 Watt Heating liquids to start a cooking sequence start roasting stewing etc cooking vegetables cooking dishes defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals heating refrigerated ready made meals finish cooking casseroles cooking egg based dishes finish cooking dishes cooking of delicate dishes heating baby food in glass jars soaking rice heating delicate dishes2. gt lt x 2 ce LLI 2 oO ce LL ce LLI LLI a LLI A LLI Q gt A lt x MICROMAT DUO 343 E U Microwave Oven Operating Instructions MICROMAT_DUO Dear customer A 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 minimise 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 FS Throughout the manual this symbol guides you step by step when ES 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 Printed on recycled paper AEG putting words into action Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old applianc
3. Whole fish 800 Watt 600 1 750 2 450 Duration Standing mins time mins 10 12 3 3 5 10 12 3 time mins 2 3 Dot with butter 2 3 Stalks facing outwards 2 3 Cut into slices 2 3 2 3 Cut into cubes or slices 2 3 Peel and quarter 2 3 Cut into spikes or dices 2 3 Cut into spikes or slices 2 3 Cut into rings or pieces 2 3 2 3 litre Remarks Hints Cook covered Turn half way through cooking time Cover during cooking Turn halfway through cooking time The times stated here are for guidance only and depend on the nature and type of food being cooked Practical tips for use General After switching off your appliance let food stand inside for a few minutes to allow even heat distribution standing time e Remove any aluminium foil or packaging containing metal before preparing the food e Metal objects must be placed at least 2cm away from the cooking space walls and door Otherwise arcing can occur resulting in damage to the appliance e Check food frequently when grilling especially when using the high grill rack Cooking e Whenever possible cook food covered Only pastry dishes with crust should be cooked uncovered e Refrigerated or frozen food require longer cooking times e Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time e Cook firm vegetables such as carrots peas and cauliflower with a little water e Cook soft vegetables such as mushrooms peppers
4. melting of gelatin defrosting meat fish and bread defrosting cheese cream and butter defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing to let dough rise warming cold dishes drinks softening butter UK Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available After having selected the programme merely enter the weight of the dish in grams the rest of the programming is done automatically The following gives you an overview of which food can be defrosted and or cooked with which programme Automatic defrost Programme Food categories Examples Weight from to a Poultry fresh 1 Poultry whole or 100 2000 g portions Fish2 Fish whole or 100 2000 g fillets de Meat Pork roast goulash 100 2000 g EE Delicate cakes Cream pie 100 2000 g and pastries 1 Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting Cover tail and thin ends with aluminium foil before defrosting Unpack your frozen food item place on the top of a small overturned dish set inside a larger one to catch the liquid from defrosting Be sure and follow our recommended standing time general rule standing time defrosting time A triple bell will ring halfway through defrost time Turn or mix dish and if possible break up into pieces Programme Food categories Examples Weight from to E1 Fresh vegetables Brussel sprouts 100 1000 g cabbage carrots celery ce Fresh vegetables II Zucchin
5. 30 seconds by pressing the START button START QUICK You cannot use Quick START for programmes exceeding 2 minutes and 30 seconds Grilling How to set Example 20 minutes with GP2 1 Turn the power knob until reaching O The time of day disappears 2 Set the required grilling time by using the Rotary knob 3 Press the button for the grill function The signal light for grill comes on The highest grill power level GPS appears in the display Each time you press the button a lower grill power is reached 1 4 Press the START button START QUICK The pre set time will start to count down 2 9 G 1 Each time you press the grill button the grill power level appears in the display GP3 GP2 GPI If you press the button again either the clock or the cooktime programmed will appear and the signal light will go off 2 If you press the grill button while grilling you may reduce grill power level to GPI The next time you press the button the oven turns off and the bell rings three times The clock time appears in the display If you wish to increase the grill power level during grilling you must press the Clear button and re program Combined Microwave and Grill How to set Example 20 minutes with 750 microwave power and grill power level G2 1 Set the required microwave power output using the Power knob The signal light comes on and the time of day disappears The required micro
6. extension cord make sure the cord is earthed WARNING This appliance must not be used on a non earth protected power supply Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply This appliance must be earthed If this appliance is fitted with a non rewirable plug for which your socket is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewirable plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Electrical connections e 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 Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows e Co
7. for too long or at too high a power setting Some areas of the food can dry out or even ignite e Do not use porcelain or ceramic crockery or porous earthenware e g on the handles or unglazed bases in your microwave as these types of dishes can absorb moisture from the food as it is cooking This can cause vapour pressure to build up which could shatter the dish Do not use your microwave oven for the following e to boil eggs or escargots in their shells as they will burst Eggs can be poached in a microwave oven as long as the yolks are pricked e to heat large quantities of cooking oil fondue or deep frying and drinks containing a high percentage of alcohol there is danger of spontaneous combustion e to heat unopened cans bottles etc e to dry animals textiles or paper Grill e The viewing window heats up during grilling and combination grilling and microwave cooking so keep small children away from the appliance To close the door when the viewing window is hot press on the lower right hand side of the door e The cooking area the grill heating elements the shelf racks the turntable and the anti splash glass plate become very hot during all modes You should therefore take care before touching anything Take care not to be burned i General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Micro Grill Combination wave Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes
8. or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household 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 44 62 29 29 Germany Nurnberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 7910 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 43 AEG Domestic Appliances Comwall House 55 77 High Street SLOUGH SL1 1DZ Telephone 08705 350350 opyright by AEG 8221912 24 01 200 9862401
9. parts contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area In guarantee customers should read the section headed What to do if and ensure all checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning When you contact us we need to know Your name e Address and post code Telephone number e Clear and concise details of the fault Name and model of the appliance E number 9 digit number found on the rating plate This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the appliance at the left UK Customer Service For general enquiries or information regarding AEG appliances contact Customer Services Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350 350 41 42 Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance 1 The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation The guarantee does
10. the door Install the oven on a flat level surface The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight 17 kg of the oven and the contents To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position Keep the microwave oven away from sources of water and extreme heat e g radiators and boilers This appliance should not be installed next to a radiator or boiler as this can lead to the appliance malfunctioning Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top of the oven If air vents are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and this may lead to malfunctioning Hot air escapes from the vents so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall Place the oven as far away from radios and TV s as possible This oven does conform to EEC requirements of radio interference suppression but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV so keep them as far apart as possible This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference Directive 87 308 EEC Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230 240 V 50Hz earthed socket outlet Earth protection minimizes the risks should a short circuit occur Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply N B If the oven is connected to the socket via an
11. time in the display changes when turning the rotary knob 1 The new power setting is displayed for 5 seconds The cooking process continues with the new power setting The selected parameters are displayed successively for 5 seconds each eg programme name weight microwave power The selected grill power level is displayed The Signal lamp comes on also refer to chapter Combination of microwave and grill 1 f the new selection reaches 00 00 in the display the cooking time is over and an audible signal sounds three times The appliance and the interior lighting switch off During a cooking process the cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 60 minutes 19 20 Modes of operation The appliance features the following functions Microwave only In this mode microwaves generate heat directly in the food This mode is highly suitable for warming for example ready cooked food and drinks the defrosting of meat or vegetables and for cooking food like fish and vegetables Grilling Heat is generated by a grilling element set in the roof of the oven This is particularly suitable for toasting and grilling e g steaks and sausages Combination mode The microwave mode can be used together with grilling Dishes will be cooked more quickly whilst being crisp and brown at the same time es AN Microwave Only How to set Example 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 750 W
12. without any metal parts X X X e g Pyrex Oven to tableware Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X e g table crockery Glass ceramic and vitro ceramic X X X made of fire frost proof material e g Arcoflam Ovenproof earthenware 2 X X Plastic heat resistant up to X X 0 C 3 Paper cardboard X Cling film X Microwave cling film X Black lacquered or silicone coated baking tins Roasting bag 4 X X X suitable non suitable 1 excluding silver gold platinum or metal decoration 2 does not include glaze containing metal 3 please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer 4 do not use the grill shelf together with metal recipients 10 What else to note Food comes in all shapes sizes and textures The quantities also vary For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to defrost heat or cook will also vary As a general rule Double the quantity weight nearly double the time Please refer to the cooking charts To be on the safe side always select the shorter cooking time Then extend the time as necessary Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up Because of this not all areas of the food will be heated at the same time When heating larger quantities of food it is particularly important to stir or turn them over Standing time is referred to in the cooking charts This is the time you should leave the food to stand without power e
13. 00 ml 750 1 cup coffee 200 ml 750 reheat 2 3 1 2 45 50 sec 11 2 2 1 2 45 5 0 sec time mins 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat 150 750 with gravy 1 portion meat 350 750 with vegetables 450 garnish 2 3 1 9 2 3 2 3 Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks Hints mins Heat in covered container stir once Heat clear soup uncovered cover thick soups Stir Remove any lids Stir after warming Stir instant coffee or tea when the water has stopped boiling Heat milk till it is just hot enough to drink Stir Stir Check the temperature Stir now and again Heat in a covered container As for meat with gravy 31 Cooking Charts and Tips 32 Cooking vegetables 1 Description Weight Liquid in g Cauliflower 500 Frozen 300 broccoli Mushrooms 250 Frozen peas 300 and carrots Carrots 250 Potatoes 250 Kohlrabi 250 Red green 250 peppers Leeks 250 Frozen Brussel 300 sprouts Sauerkraut 250 added 1 8 1 8 none 1 2 cup 2 3 tsp 2 3 tsp 1 2 cup none 1 2 cup 1 2 cup 1 2 cup Power Duration Standing Remarks Hints Watt mins 750 9 11 750 6 8 750 6 8 750 7 9 750 8 10 750 5 7 750 8 10 750 5 7 750 5 7 750 6 8 750 8 10 1 Cook all vegetables in a covered container Cooking fish Description Weight Power in g Fish fillets 500
14. For trouble free and safe operation Never jam anything between the door and the door frame Always keep the door seals and their surfaces clean Do not keep any flammable items in the microwave They could ignite when the unit is switched on Switch the appliance on only when the food has been placed inside the cooking space as it could overload if there is no food present Microwaves e Whenever heating liquid please also place a teaspoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling During delayed boiling the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising When the container is shaken even gently the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt with the risk of scalding the user e Food with kin or peel such as potatoes tomatoes sausages and the like should be pierced with a fork so that any steam present can escape and the food will not burst e Make sure that a minimum temperature of 70 C is attained for the cooking heating of food Never use a mercury or liquid thermometer for measuring the temperature of the food e Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top and well stirred or shaken after heating to ensure uniform distribution of the heat Always check the temperature before feeding your child e The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware For this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes e Never cook your food
15. and tomatoes without liquid e Increase cooking time by approximately 50 for larger pieces Whenever possible cut vegetables into equal sized pieces Defrosting of meat poultry and fish e Place frozen unpacked meat on an inverted plate in a glass or porcelain container or use a sieve so that the meat juice can drain e Halfway through defrosting turn the food dividing it where possible and removing the pieces that have defrosted Defrosting of butter pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese Do not fully defrost in the appliance but leave to adjust out side This will give a more even result e Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and or accessories before defrosting Defrosting of fruit and vegetables e Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not be fully defrosted in the appliance but left to complete defrosting at room temperature outside the microwave oven e Fruit and vegetables that are to be cooked immediately afterwards can be cooked straight from frozen using a higher power level Ready made meals e Ready made meals in metal packages or plastic containers with metal lids should be heated or defrosted in your microwave oven only if they are explicitly marked as being suitable for microwave use Please follow the operating instructions printed on the packages e g remove the metal lid and prick the plastic foil 33 Cooking Charts and Tips li Tips on microwaving 1 You ca
16. ed dishes 5 C The weight can be set as follows from 100 to 1000 g in 25 g steps from 1000 to 2000 g in 50 g steps For all dishes not covered by automatic programmes enter manually microwave output power and time according to cook tables How to use automatic programmes Example defrosting 1 kg 1 Press the button for automatic programmes PROGRAMME until the desired programme appears in the display CK 2 Use the Rotary knob to set the weight r 3 Press the START button START QUICK The display shows the necessary time 4 If you want to modify the settings you have to press the Clear button STOP and start again Midway through the programme three short bells will be heard Stir or turn the food item at this time The oven does not switch off 25 Modes of operation 26 Quick START How to set The Quick START button START QUICK provides full microwave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds by 30 second intervals Each time you push the Quick START button START QUICK the programme time is increased by 30 seconds Example heating a cup of water 1 min 30 sec 1 Press the START button START QUICK three times The time appears in the display and the programme begins The microwave power signal lamp comes on 2 You may increase the time by 30 second intervals while the programme is running up to a limit of 2 minutes and
17. efrost minced 150 Watt 7 9 5 Place directly on turntable meat Turn over halfway through Defrost raspberries 150 Watt 16 8 3 Cover 1 Place directly on turntable unless otherwise instructed The turntable has to be switched on 2 Place toast on wire rack 3 Place fillet steaks amp chicken on wire rack Place the oven proof glass dish underneath 35 Cooking charts and tips Roasting Grilling Table Description Weight Grill output Time Notes gram power min Fish 1 mackrel 800 1000 GP3 18 24 Brush with oil Season sardines 2 6 pieces GP3 15 20 with salt and pepper Meat 1 Sausages 2 6 8 pieces GP3 22 26 Frozen chopped meat 4 pieces GP3 18 20 Brush with oil Season 2 Rumpsteak 2 400 g each GP3 25 30 with salt and pepper 2 3 cm thick Snacks Toast 2 4 slices GP3 1 3 Turn over to ensure even browning Cheese on Toast 3 2 slices GP3 5 10 Turn all foods except pizza Toasted snacks halfway through cooking time 1 Place dish on turntable under grill rack to catch any liquid 2 First pre heat the oven for 2 minutes 3 Turn the toast halfway through cooking and add the cheese The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only as they are dependent upon the type and quality of the meat Grilling is ideal for flat pieces of meat and fish Unless otherwise stated the settings given in the table are for use in a cold oven Flat foods should be turned only once Larger rounder piece
18. es lt 2 sss esicasaveedeadbeendaus Safety Instructions G neral izes sec 34 age ace eee eee Bea dee sacs For trouble free and safe operation MICFOWAVES oo cece eee eee eee Gill cto ih whe oae a D E ls bees General operating instructions Suitable ovenware wo eee ees What else to note 1 cece Installation and Connection Table top model 2 0222 c ee eee Built in Model oo ccc eee eee Connecting to the mains usasse Electrical connections ccc cece eee Product Description TeEAppliaNCE rernu Control panel sos a veivase see tdatin dave punker Dual function grill element 0 e eee ee ACCOSSONGS soca Karas nai ninnan tira hint mepe eii Before using the appliance Cleaning serariss eaten dd Se E eapi kaane Setting the clock cece cece eee At a glance operating instructions conta ogo Contents Modes of operation Microwave only Notes on microwave power 0 0 eee eee Automatic programmes 0ccc eee ee aes Quick START Grilling pee as Combined microwave ANG gr sa Minute timer with alarm oo cee Cooking charts and Tips Defrosting Cooking vegetables Cooking fish Practical tips for use Tips on microwaving Test procedures Roasting and Grilling Combined Microwave Cleaning and Care What to do if and Grilling soassa Service and Spare Par
19. i leeks 100 1000 g potatoes spinach fennel cauliflower broccoli E Frozen vegetables Carrots cauliflower 100 1000 g Brussel sprouts leeks zucchini spinach broccoli Cook covered in a heat resistant glass dish whenever possible A triple bell rings halfway through cooktime If cooking over 500 g of vegetables stir once or twice Please add water in the following amounts for fresh vegetables I II 100 500 g 3 6 tablespoons 500 1000 g 9 12 tablespoons for frozen vegetables 100 500 g 3 9 tablespoons 500 1000 g 9 15 tablespoons 23 Modes of operation 24 Combination cooking Cooking and Grilling Programme Food categories Weight from to Chicken 2 200 2000 g CG fresh Gratin 3 200 2000 g A Pork roast 2 400 1200 g fresh Comments If cooking a dish weighing over 500g a triple bell rings halfway throug cooktime to remind you to turn See above If cooking a dish weighing 200 500g you place the dish on the grill shelf If working with a weight from 1000 1400g please use a deep heat resistant dish set it directly on the turntable do not cover Set chicken pieces directly on the grill shelf The pork roast is cooked in a deep heat resistant dish set directly on the turntable Do not cover Enter the total weight of the dish for instance potatoes with cream sauce and cheese The automatic cook times are for refrigerat
20. isplay starts to flash AEG and then 00 00 The dots between the digits blink rapidly 2 Press the multi function button beneath the display top left side The dots between the digits blink faster 3 While keeping the multi function button pressed set the time of day with the rotary knob 1 Release the button as soon as the time of day is displayed The dots between the digits blink slowly The appliance is now ready for use 1 The rotary knob can be turned clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease The time of day can be corrected at any moment by pressing the multi function button and simultaneously turning the rotary knob 17 18 Action 1 Press door release button ro 2 Place food in the cooking space 3 Shut the door 4 Select according to the instructions given on the following pages 5 If required switch off the turntable 6 Press the START button START QUICK 7 End of cooking sequence c At a glance operating instructions Comments The door opens The door will click audibly when it is properly shut If the door is not shut properly the appliance will not function The order in which you programme functions has no consequence 4 Turn the time button clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease time 2 When the turntable has been switched off the appropriate signal lamp lights up The turntable should only be turned off when
21. ither inside or outside the appliance This ensures even distribution of heat throughout the food Installation and Connection C The oven should be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level To ensure the stability of the microwave oven the T front left foot is adjustable 5 positions Turn it to raise or lower the appliance Make sure that nothing obstructs the 4 ventilation louvres and that air may circulate freely around the oven l Table top model A gap all around the oven is necessary in order to ensure perfect ventilation Above 14cm Behind 10 cm Either side 5 cm Built in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet use the appropriate mounting frame Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection When building in to a high cabinet you may use the liftdoor Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door Attention Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed Such operation would damage your appliance and invalidate the guarantee This appliance complies with the following EC Directives EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC with amendment 90 683 EEC and the CE marking Directive 93 68 EEC 11 Installing and Connecting 12 il Installation 1 2 Remove any promotion label from
22. n Bread Rolls 50g Wholemeal mixed rye loaf Pastry Dry cakes eg cakes with short crust pastry Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet 1 dice cheese cake 1 slice covered apple tart Cream and butter cake Melting of food Chocolate toppings Butter Weight Power Duration Standing in g Watt mins 4 units 150 lslice 150 60 80 g 500 150 300 80 400 80 450 400 80 400 80 300 80 400 100 750 50 750 2 4 40 50 sec 68 1 2 Heating of refrigerated food and drink 1 jar baby food 1 ready meal on a plate 1 portion meat 125 450 250 350 750 400 approx 750 150 1 2 2 4 1 2 time mins 3 5 3 5 15 20 2 3 2 3 2 3 Remarks Hints Set on a paper towel turn once Defrost in a covered container Cover cutting surface Set on a paper towel cover As for dry cakes As for dry cakes As for dry cakes Begin defrosting with micro waves then remove Break up into pieces stir from time to time To warm set time for 30 sec longer Heat jar without lid Stir after warming Check temperature Heat in a covered container Place gravy alongside in a cup All meat except breaded meat should be heated in a covered container Description in g Watt 1 portion approx 750 vegetables 200 potatoes or rice 1 cup soup approx 750 200 ml Drinks Milk or baby 200 ml 750 food Boil 1 cup water 180 ml 750 1 cup milk 2
23. n t find cooking details Base programming on a similar for a specific quantity of type of food Lengthen or shorten food the cooking time accordingly Double quantity almost double time Half quantity half time 2 The food is too dry Set a shorter cooking time or reduce the microwave power output 3 The food is not yet defrosted Select a longer programme time heated through or cooked on or a higher microwave power completion of programme setting Note that larger food will time require a longer time 4 The food is overcooked on the Next time try a lower power outside and undercooked in setting for a longer time Stir the middle on completion of liquids such as soup periodically cooking time 34 Test procedures Microwave output power 750 Watt The quality and operation of microwave ovens are established by recognised test institutes by testing specific dishes DIN Power Time Standing Comments Nr 44 566 mins time Part 2 mins Defrost and cook 750 Watt 9 11 3 Cover Halfway through cooking turn fish fillets fillets so that inner edges face outwards Toast 2 GP3 4 5 Pre heat for 2 minutes Grill 2 fillet steaks3 GP3 28 30 Turn the first side when brown Grill chicken3 450 Watt 28 30 3 Turn the first side when brown GP2 IEC 705 Power Time Standing Comments mins time mins Egg custard 350 Watt 20 21 120 test A Sponge mixture 750 Watt 6 7 5 test B Meat loaf test C 750 watt 14 15 5 D
24. nd tips Defrosting Dish Weight in g Meat Whole meat 500 Steak 200 Mixed chopped 500 meat Goulash 500 Poultry Chicken 1000 Duck 1500 2000 Fish Whole fish 500 Shrimps crab 250 Dairy produce Cottage cheese 500 Butter 250 Cheese 250 Cream 200 ml Fruit Strawberries 500 Cherries 250 Blackcurrants 250 Redcurrants 250 Power Watt 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 Duration mins 10 15 4 6 10 12 25 35 35 45 45 55 10 15 6 8 15 20 eters co wn 12 14 TD WO WO CO Standing time mins 10 15 10 15 10 15 15 30 30 40 50 60 10 15 10 15 15 20 15 20 20 30 15 20 Remarks Hints Turn once Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time Turn once Halfway through the defrosting time remove any pieces of meat that have already defrosted As above Turn once Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil halfway through defrosting time As for chicken Turn once Cover fins with aluminium foil Stir thoroughly Divide and stir frozen pieces from time to time Remove any aluminium foil wrapping Turn once As for butter Stir from time to time Defrost in covered container turn once As for strawberries As for strawberries As for strawberries 29 Cooking charts and tips 30 Defrosting Descriptio
25. ng substances strong detergents or coarse abrasive cleaning materials Cooking area The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as you don t use scouring pads or rough abrasive materials Use mild dishwashing liquid to clean the interior The grill heating element can be moved into the vertical position for cleaning Allow the grill element to cool BEFORE cleaning inside the appliance The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use Wait until the cavity cools down and wipe off the spattered oil before the oven is used again Stained grills may cause unpleasant odours and smoke You can neutralise odours inside the cooking area by boiling a cup of water with a little lemon juice for a few minutes in your oven Through normal operation liquid may evaporate and condensation may occur This is normal and is especially noticeable when the room temperature is low and the humidity of the air is high After Operation be sure and wipe off the condensation with a soft cloth Turntable and Turntable support The turntable and turntable support should removed for cleaning straight after each use Clean the turntable using washing up liquid or put it in the dishwasher Clean the turntable support with washing up liquid Care of accessories Place the wire rack in soapy water immediately after use so it can be easily cleaned with a sponge What to do if the microwave appliance is n
26. nnect 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 ones the plug which is marked amp YELLOW with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the Be letter L or coloured red k i CORD CLAMP 13 Product Description The appliance B D A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Grill F Turntable 14 Ty The control panel MICROMAT_DUO i C p PROGRAMME GRILL A Display for time of day cooking time function mode power etc B Multi function button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power etc C Power knob lt 1 with signal light to select microwave power D Rotary knob to select the cooking time orthe weight when using automatic programmes E Button for automatic programmes PROGRAMME for defrosting and cooking F CLEAR button sTop to cancel settings G GRILL button to set grill functions with signal light H START button START QUICK to start the selected function and to switch on Quick START Button for switching the turntable off with signal light J Button for o
27. not cover commercial use The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse accidental damage neglect faulty installation unauthorised modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs or removable glassware Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period of the appliance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee 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 The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand
28. ot 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 TS 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 cs 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 w die d2 d3 appears in the display window gt The microwave remains too hot from previous grilling Let it cool down 15 minutes before reprogramming us the microwave will not switch off Isolate the appliance from the fuse box Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre the interior light is not working Call your local AEG Service Force Centre The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by trained AEG technicians the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before Set a longer cooking time double quantity nearly double time or if the food is colder than usual rotate or turn from time to time or set a higher power setting 39 40 Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare
29. pening door 15 Product Description 16 Dual function grill element The grill element has 2 positions 1 Horizontal i for grilling snacks and steaks etc l SLL LLP 2 Vertical for cleaning Allow the grill element to cool N BEFORE cleaning inside the appliance Accessories The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually as you could damage the drive system Wire rack For grilling of e g meat and poultry for gratin or toasting Before using the appliance Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaning agents these can damage the surface For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against fingerprints Before you first use the appliance remove all the accessories including the turntable and turntable support from the cooking area Wash the accessories in warm water and washing up liquid Wipe clean the cooking space with a soft damp cloth Setting the clock Example 12 15 hrs 1 Plug the appliance into the mains The d
30. s should be turned more often Fish are best placed head to tail on the wire shelf Combined microwave and grilling table Description Weight in Accessories Microwave Grill Time gram power level min watt Noodle casserole Approx shallow dish 250 GP3 12 17 500 g pasta Potatoes au gratin Approx 800 g shallow dish 750 GP3 20 22 potatoes Lasagne Approx shallow dish 750 GP1 15 20 800 g 2 Kippers fresh 1 Approx shallow dish 450 GP3 12 14 200 g Meatloaf Approx deep dish 600 GP3 14 16 500 g Onion soup 2 bowls soup bowls 450 GP3 4 6 au gratin 200 g i 1 Place dish on turntable under grill rack to catch any liquid The range of times given are for guidance only as they are dependent upon the composition and size of the item being cooked as well as the desired consistency at the end Tips on roasting and grilling The gratin is too dark in colour You cannot find any setting in the tables for the weight of your meal Check the shelf level and both microwave output and grill level power Next time choose a lower microwave and or grilling output power Choose the setting for something which is closest in weight to the item you want to cook and lengthen or shorten the cooking time accordingly 37 Cooking charts and tips i Cleaning and care The Appliance Exterior Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild warm detergent solution Do not use abrasive cleani
31. ts 0cceeeeauevaueuas Customer Service Guarantee conditions 20 21 22 23 26 26 27 28 29 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Important information il F Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances 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 Danger of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are untreated Plastic items are marked as follows PE polyethylene eg packaging film PS polystyrene eg packaging CFC free PP polypropylene eg packaging straps By using and re using the packaging raw materials are saved and waste volume is reduced Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre Contact your local council for information Disposal of old appliances Old appliances should be 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 Safety instr
32. uctions AN General The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture condensation in the cavity or on the door wipe these areas dry after each use Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other flammable materials If smoke is observed keep the oven door closed disconnect the power supply and contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Never use the microwave oven if it is not functioning properly This appliance complies with all relevant safety instructions In order to maintain the safety of the appliance repairs should only be carried out by an AEG Service Force Centre Repairs carried out by unqualified personnel can place the user in severe danger In the case of any defect or breakdown please therefore contact your local AEG approved retailer or the AEG Service Force Centre Should the door seals and or door seal surfaces be damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the AEG Service Force Centre Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of parts Special tools are required for this operation WARNING This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product
33. using rectangular ovenware that is larger than the turntable and is in danger of jamming The appliance starts The display shows the selected cooking time counting down backwards in seconds The corresponding indicator light shows which function is selected The end of the cooking sequence is indicated by a triple audible tone The appliance and the interior light will switch off The display area once again shows the time of day 1 If the oven is not started within 4 minutes the settings are automatically cancelled time of day reappears in the display 2 If the maximum cooking time setting bO 00 is surpassed during the setting the display shows 00 00 Action e Open the door by pressing the door release button O e g for stirring e Shut the door and press the START button START QUICK e Press the CLEAR button STOP e Modify the selected cooking time turn the rotary knob clockwise or counterclockwise e Modify the selected microwave power rotate the power knob lt 1 e Press multi function button e Operation of the grill by pressing the GRILL button Comments The appliance and interior lighting switch off In the display the two dots between the digits flash The selected settings remain The remaining time counts down automatically The running process is cancelled The appliance and the interior lighting switch off Time of day is displayed The cooking
34. wave power appears in the display in watts 2 Set the required time by using the Rotary knob 2 3 Press the button for the grill function twice The grill power level GPZ appears in the display The signal light D comes on 4 Press the START button START Quick The pre set time 1 will start to count down If you press the grill button while grilling you may reduce grill power level to GPI The next time you press the button the grill turns off and the signal light for grill goes off The appliance functions in microwave mode only If you wish to increase the grill power level during grilling you have to press the button for Grill again N 7 Modes of operation 28 Minute timer with alarm The minute timer with alarm can also be used as a general purpose reminder For example you could use it to set the time it takes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob The timer works without switching on the appliance as long as no other functions have been selected I How to set 1 Select microwave power lt O using the Power knob all the way to the left 2 Set the required time with the Rotary knob The time of day disappears from the display and the required length of time appears 3 Press the START button START QuIck The pre set time will start to count down An audible triple signal will sound when the timer has finished counting down Cooking charts a
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