MCD2664E - Microwave Oven AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MCD2664E AEG

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CONTENTS

156 Important safety instructions
160 Appliance overview
161 Before first use
163 Microwave cooking advice
165 Microwave operation
172 Programme charts
178 Recipes
183 Care & cleaning
184 What to do if...
184 Specifications
185 Installation
187 Environmental information
188 European guarantee

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety instructions: Read carefully and keep for future reference

To avoid the danger of fire

The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation.

Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. The AC power supply must be 230V , 50Hz , with a minimum 16 A distribution line fuse, or a minimum 16 A distribution circuit breaker.

It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking. Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire.

Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils.

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 this operation manual.

To avoid the possibility of injury

Warning!

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use:

a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and door safety 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 & cleaning". Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.

Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call an authorised AEG service agent.

Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by AEG to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or call an authorised AEG service agent.

If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
exchange must be made by an authorised AEG service agent.

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling

Warning!

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.

Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:

1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the 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 to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.

Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns.

Keep children away from the door and accessible parts that may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away to prevent them burning themselves.

Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

To avoid misuse by children

Warning!

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy.

Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.

Other warnings

Never modify the oven in any way.

This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see page 168 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.

When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish's instructions must not be exceeded.

Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.

Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable.

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.

Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation, because they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable.

Important:

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.

APPLIANCE OVERVIEW

Microwave oven & accessories

1 Grill heating element
2 Front trim
3 Oven lamp
4 Control panel
5 Door opening button
6 Waveguide cover
7 Oven cavity
8 Seal packing
9 Door seals and sealing surfaces
Fixing points (4 points)
11 Ventilation openings
12 Outer cover
13 Rear cabinet
14 Power supply cord

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

1 Turntable
2 Turntable support
3 High rack
4 Low rack
5 4 fixing screws (not shown)

• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

Important:

When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or an authorised AEG service agent.

Control panel

Digital display indicators

Grill

Plus/Minus

Microwave

Auto defrost bread

Dual

Auto defrost

Clock

Weight

Cooking stages

2 AUTO COOK indicators
3 AUTO COOK button
4 AUTO DEFROST button
5 POWER LEVEL button
6 GRILL button
7 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
8 START/QUICK button
9 STOP button
10 DOOR OPENING button

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting the clock

The oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock.

Example: To set the clock to 11:30 (12 hour clock).

1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will show:
3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
4. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes.
5. Press the START/QUICK button.
6. Check the display:

Important:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. If you touch the stop key the time will be automatically set to 100

Example: To set the clock to 23:30 (24 hour clock).

1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will show: 12H
3. Press the START/QUICK button. The display will show: 24H
4. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
5. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes.
6. Press the START/QUICK button.
7. Check the display:

Important:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. If you touch the stop key the time will be automatically set to

Adjusting the time when the clock is set

Example: To set the clock to 11:45 (12 hour clock).

1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
3. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START/QUICK button once.
5. Check the display:

Example: To set the clock to 23:45 (24 hour clock).

1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
3. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START/QUICK button once.
5. Check the display:

Example: To change the clock from 12H to 24H or 24H to 12H.

1. Open the door. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.

Using the STOP button

Use the STOP button to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

Child safety lock

The oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. When the lock has been set, no part of the microwave will operate until the lock feature has been cancelled.

Example: To set the child safety lock.

1. Press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds.

The oven will beep twice and 'LOC' will be displayed:

Note:

• To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds, the oven will beep twice and the time of day will be displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the clock is not set.

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.

Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones as the food in the corners tends to overcook.

It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.

Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

Food characteristics
Composition	Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Ca should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Density	Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
Quantity	The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases. E.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Size	Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
Shape	Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
Temperature	The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods v longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with fillings, e.g. jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. E.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode, e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Sausages. ImportantEggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even after cooking has ended, e.g. poached, hard boiled.
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir rearrange rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.

Microwave safe cookware

Cookware	Microwave safe	Comments
Aluminium foil /foil containers	✓×	Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes	✓	Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics	✓/×	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex®	✓	Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal	×	It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using micro-wave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic / polystyrene e.g. fast food containers	✓	Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Cling film	✓	Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer / roasting bags	✓	Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates cups	✓Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as and kitchen paper overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden	✓Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating containers may cause fire.
Recycled paper	×May contain extracts of metal which will cause 'arcing' and may lead to fire.

MICROWAVE OPERATION

Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies from 15 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of cooking time as shown in the table.

Cooking time Increasing unit

0-5 minutes 15 seconds

5-10 minutes 30 seconds

10-30 minutes 1 minute

30-90 minutes 5 minutes

Manual defrosting

For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto defrost feature), use 270 W. The defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever the power level is selected.

Microwave power levels

Your oven has 6 power levels:

Power setting	Suggested use
900 W/ Used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, HIGH fish, etc.
630 W Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
450 W For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
270 W/ To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This DEFROST setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
90 W For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream gateaux or pastry.
0 W For standing/kitchen timer.
W = WATT

Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630W microwave power.

1. Press the power level button twice.

1. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti-clockwise until 2:30 is displayed.
2. Press the START/QUICK button.
3. Check the display:

Important:

If the power level is not selected, HIGH/900 W is automatically set.

Note:

• When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK button is pressed.
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER button once.
• You can increase or decrease the cooking time during cooking by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
• You can change the power level during cooking by pressing the power button.
• To cancel a programme during cooking, touch the STOP button twice.

Kitchen timer

Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes.

1. Press the power level button 7 times.

1. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/ anti-clockwise until 7:00 is displayed.
2. Press the START/QUICK button.
3. Check the display:

Note:

• To pause the timer, press the STOP button. To resume the timer press START/QUICK, to exit press STOP again.

Add 30 seconds

The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:

1. Direct Start

You can directly start cooking on 900 W/HIGH microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/QUICK button.

2. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation.

Note:

• You can also use +30 seconds during grill mode.
• You cannot use this function during AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST.

Plus &t minus

The PLUS and MINUS function enables you to decrease or increase the cooking time when using the automatic programmes.

If you prefer boiled potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use MINUS Alternatively, if you prefer boiled potatoes softer, use PLUS.

Example: To cook 0.3kg of boiled potatoes, well done.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.

1. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.3 is displayed.

1. Press the power button once to select the PLUSA adjustment.

1. Press the START/QUICK button.

1. Check the display:

Note:

To cancel PLUS/MINUS, press the power level key 3 times.

If you select PLUS, the display will show

If you select MINUS, the display will show

Grill & dual grill cooking

This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes:

1. Grill only.
2. Dual Grill (grill with microwave).

Important:

1. The high or the low rack is recommended for grilling.
2. You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and does not indicate a fault with the oven. To avoid this problem, when using the oven for the first time, operate the grill without food for 20 minutes.

Grill only cooking

This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food.

Example: To make toast for 4 minutes.

1. Press the grill button once.
2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/ anti-clockwise until 4:00 is displayed.
3. Press the START/QUICK button.
4. Check the display:

Dual grill cooking

This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power (90 W to 630 W). The microwave power level is preset to 270 W.

Button Power setting

Grill x 10 W

Grill x 2270 W

Grill x 3450 W

Grill x 4630 W

Grill x 50 W

Example: To cook grill skewers for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL (450 W).

1. Press the grill button 3 times.
2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/ anti-clockwise until 7:00 is displayed.
3. Press the START/QUICK button.
4. Check the display:

Multiple sequence cooking

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.

Example: To cook:

2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1)
5 minutes grill only (Stage 2)

Stage 1

1. Press the power button twice.
2. Enter the desired time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 2:30 is displayed.
3. Check the display:

Stage 2

1. Press the grill button once.
2. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 5:00 is displayed.

1. Press the START/QUICK button.
2. Check the display:

The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 630W and then for 5 minutes on Grill only.

Auto cook & auto defrost operation

AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 6 AUTO COOK and 2 AUTO DEFROST menus.

Auto Cook

Auto Cook Symbol Setting

Beverage Microwave

Boiled Potatoes/ Microwave Jacket Potatoes

Grilled Skewers Microwave + grill

Gratinated Fish Fillet Microwave + grill

Grilled Chicken Microwave + grill

Gratin Microwave + grill

Example: To cook 0.3kg of boiled potatoes.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.
2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.3 is displayed.
3. Press the START/QUICK button.
4. Check the display:

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/QUICK button. At the end of the Auto cook time, the programme will automatically stop. The audible bell sounds and the cooking symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed.

Auto Defrost

Food Symbol Setting
Meat/Fish/Poultry Microwave
Bread Microwave

Example: To defrost 0.2kg of bread.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button twice.
2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.2 is displayed.
3. Press the START/QUICK button.
4. Check the display:

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/QUICK button. At the end of the Auto defrost time, the programme will automatically stop. The audible bell sounds and the cooking symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed.

PROGRAMME CHARTS

Auto cook & auto defrost charts

Auto cook Weight (increasing Button unit) / Utensils
Beverage 1-6 cups • Place cup towards edge of turn table. (Tea/Coffee) 1 cup = 200 ml
Boiled and 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100 g) Boiled Potatoes. Peel the potatoes and cut them into jacket potatoes Bowl and lid similar sized pieces
	x2		Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them. • Put the boiled or jacket potatoes in a bowl. • Add the required amount of water (per 100 g), approx 2 tbsp and a little salt. • Cover with a lid. • When audible bell sounds, stir and re-cover. • After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Grill skewers 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100 g) • See recipe for "Grill skewers" on page 174. High rack • Place on the high rack and cook.
Gratinated fish fillet	0.5 kg - 1.5 kg * (100 g) Gratin dish Low rack	x3	• When audible bell sounds, turn over. • After cooking, remove and put on a plate for serving. (No standing time necessary.)
Grilled chicken	0.9 kg - 1.8 kg (100 g) Flan dish Low rack	x5	• See recipes for "Gratinated fish fillet" on page 174-175. * Total weight of all ingredients.
Gratin	0.5 - 1.5 kg * (100 g) Gratin dish Low rack	x6	• Mix together 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper and spread on the chicken. • Pierce the skin of the chicken. • Put chicken breast side down in a flan dish. • Place on the low rack and cook. • When audible bell sounds, turn over. • After cooking, leave for approx. 3 min in the oven, remove and put on a plate for serving.

Important: Chilled foods are cooked from 5^ C , frozen foods are cooked from -18^ C .

Auto defrost Weight (increasing Button Procedure unit) / Utensils
Meat, fish 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100 g) • Place the food in a flatpoultry Flan dish turntable.		dish in the centre of the
Whole fish, fishsteaks, fish fillets,chicken legs,chicken breast,minced meat,steak, chops,burgers, sausages)		x1	When the audible bell sounds, turn the food over,rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 15-45 min, until thoroughly defrosted.Note:Not suitable for whole poultry.Minced meat: When the audible bell sounds, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.
Bread 0.1 - 1.0kg (100 g) • Distribute in a flandish In the centre of the turntable.Flan dish For 1,0 kg distribute directly on the turntable.AUTO x2

Important: Chilled foods are cooked from 5^ C , frozen foods are cooked from -18^ C .

Note:

• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container.
• For food weighing more or less than weights/quantities given in the Auto cook &t defrost charts, use manual operation.
• The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking.
• When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/QUICK button.
• After Micro/Grill/Dual grill modes the cooling fan may come on.

Important: Auto defrost

1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.
2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.
3. After turning over, shield the defrosted parts with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.
4. The poultry should be processed immediately after defrosting.

Recipes for auto cook

Grill skewers

1. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on 4 wooden skewers.
2. Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the kebab.
3. Place the kebabs on the high rack and cook on AUTO COOK "Grill skewers".

4 pieces

400g pork cutlets, cubed

100g streaky bacon

100 g onions, quartered

250 g tomatoes, quartered

100 g green pepper, cubed

2 tbsp oil

4 tsp paprika

salt

1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp worcester sauce

Gratinated fish fillet, 'Esterhazy'

1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a casserole dish and mix well. Cook for 2-6 min on 900 W depending on weight.
2. Wash the fish, dry and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.
3. Mix the crème fraiche with the vegetables and season again.
4. Put half of the vegetables in a grin dish. Place the fish on top and cover with the remaining vegetables.
5. Spread the Gouda over the top, place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK "Gratinated fish fillet".
6. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.5 kg

230g450g680gfish fillet
100 g 200 g 300 g leeks (cut into rings)
20 g 40 g 60 g onion (finely sliced)
40 g 100 g 140 g carrot (grated)
10 g 15 g 20 g butter or margarine

salt, pepper and nutmeg

1 tbsp 1 12 tbsp 2 tbsp lemon juice

50g100g150gcreme fraiche

50 g 100 g 150 g Gouda (grated)

Gratinated fish fillet, 'Italian'

1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and anchovy butter.
2. Place in a gratin dish.
3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish.
4. Place the tomatoes on top of the cheese.
5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed herbs.
6. Drain the Mozarella, cut into slices and place on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over the cheese.
7. Place the gratin dish on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK "Gratinated fish fillet".
8. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

0.5 kg	1.0 kg	1.5 kg
200 g	430 g	630 g	fish fillet
½ tbsp	1 tbsp	1	½ tbsp lemon juice
½ tbsp	1 tbsp	1	½ tbsp anchovy butter
30 g	50 g	80 g	Gouda (grated)
			salt and pepper
150 g	300 g	450 g	fresh tomatoes
1 tbsp	1	½ tbsp	2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs
100 g	180 g	280 g	Mozzarella
½ tbsp	¾ tbsp	1 tbsp Basil (chopped)

Spinach gratin

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 crème fraiche, add salt and pepper and pour over the gratin.
4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese.
5. Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK "Gratin".
6. After cooking, stand for 5-10 min.

0.5 kg	1.0 kg 1	5 kg
150 g	300 g	450 g	leaf spinach (cooked)
15 g	30 g	45 g	onion (finely chopped)
n.			salt, pepper and nutmeg
5 g	10 g	15 g	butter or margarine (to grease the dish)
150 g	300 g	450 g	boiled potatoes (sliced)
35 g	75 g	110 g	cooked ham (diced)
50 g	100 g	150 g	crème fraiche
1	2	3	eggs
40 g	75 g	115 g	grated cheese

Potato and courgette gratin

1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish.
2. Mix the eggs with crème fraiche, season with salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the gratin
3. Sprinkle the Gouda cheese over the gratin.
4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernels.
5. Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK "Gratin".
6. After cooking, stand for 5-10 min.

€ 0.5 kg	1.0 kg	1.5 kg
5 g	10 g	15 g butter or margarine (to grease the dish)
200 g	400 g	600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)
115 g	230 g	345 g courgette (finely sliced)
75 g	150 g	225 g crème fraiche
1	2	3	eggs
½	1	2	clove of garlic (crushed)
			salt and pepper
40 g	80 g	120 g grated Gouda cheese
10 g	20 g	30 g sunflower kernels

Cooking charts

Abbreviations used

tbsp = tablespoon	Cup = cupful	g = gram	ml = millilitre	min = minutes
tsp = teaspoon	KG = kilogram	l = litre	cm = centimetre

Heating food & drink

Food/ Quantity Drink -g/ml- Setting Power Time Method
Milk 1 cup 150 Micro 900 W approx. 1 do not cover
Water 1 cup	150 Micro 900 W approx. 2 do not cover
6 cups	900 Micro 900 W 8-10
1 dish	1000 Micro 900 W 9-11
One plate meal (vegetables, meat and trimmings)	400 Micro 900 W 4-6
Soup / stew	200 Micro 900 W 1-2
Vegetables	200 Micro 900 W 2-3
	500 Micro 900 W 3-5 through heating
Meat, 1 slice*	200 Micro 900 W approx. 3 thinly spread sauce over the top, cover
Fish fillet*	200 Micro 900 W 3-5 cover
Cake, 1 slice	150 Micro 450 W 1½-1 place in a flan dish
Baby food, 1 jar	190 Micro 450 W 1½-1 transfer into a suitable microwaveable container after heating stir well and test the temperatu
Melting margarine or butter*	50 Micro 900 W 1½ cover
Melting chocolate	100 Micro 450 W 3-4 stir occasionally

• from chilled

Defrosting

Food	Quantity -g-	Setting	Power -Level-	Time -Min-	Method	Standing time -Min-
Goulash	500	Micro	270 W	8-9	stir halfway through defrosting	10-30
Cake, 1 slice	150	Micro	270 W	1-3	place in a flan dish	5
Fruit e.g. cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plums	250	Micro	270 W	3-5	spread out evenly, turn over halfway through defrosting	5

The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight of the foodstuffs.

Defrosting & cooking

Food	Quantity -g-	Setting	Power -Level-	Time -Min-	Added Water -tbsp-	Method	Standing time -Min-
Fish fillet	300	Micro	900 W	9-11	-	cover	2
One plate meal	400	Micro	900 W	8-10	-	cover, stir after 6 minutes	2
Broccoli	300	Micro	900 W	6-8	3-5	cover, stir halfway through cooking	2
Peas	300	Micro	900 W	6-8	3-5	cover, stir halfway through cooking	2
Mixed vegetables	500	Micro	900 W	9-11	3-5	cover, stir halfway through cooking	2

Cooking, grilling &browning

Food	Quantity -g-	Setting	Power -Level-	Time -Min-	Method	Standing time -Min-
Broccoli	500	Micro	900 W	6-8	add 4 - 5 tbsp water, cover, stir halfway through cooking	-
Peas	500	Micro	900 W	6-8	cover, add 4 - 5 tbsp water, stir halfway through cooking	-
Carrots	500	Micro	900 W	9-11	cut into rings, add 4 - 5 tbsp water, cover, stir halfway through cooking	-
Roasts 1000 Micro 450 W (pork, veal, Dual Grill 450 Iamb) Micro 450 W 14-16	16-18 season to taste, place on the low rack, 10					10
	Dual Grill 450 W 4-6
1500 Micro 450 W 26-28 Dual Grill 450 W 5-8* Micro 450 W 26-28 Dual Grill 450 W 4-5
Roast beef (medium)	1000	Micro	630 W	5-8	season to taste, place on the low rack, tum over after *	10
		Dual Grill	630 W	8-10*
	1500	Micro	630 W	12-15		10
		Dual Grill	630 W	12-15*
		Dual Grill	630 W 4-6
Chicken legs	200	Dual Grill	450 W	6-7*	season to taste, place skin side down on 4-6 the high rack, turn over after *	3
Rump steaks 2 pieces, medium	400	Grill		11-12*	place on the high rack, turn over after*, season after grilling
		Grill		6-8
Browning of gratin dishes		Grill		8-13	place dish on the low rack
Cheese toastie	1 piece	Micro	450 W	1/2	toast the bread and spread with butter, top with a slice of cooked ham, a slice of pineapple and a slice of cheese
	4 pieces	Micro	450 W	1/2-1
		Grill		5-6
Frozen pizza	300	Micro	450 W 4-6 place on	the low rack
	400	Dual Grill	450 W 4-6
		Micro	450 W 6-7
		Dual Grill	450 W 5-7

RECIPES

All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise stated.

Adapting recipes for the microwave oven

If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this book.

Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty.

Foods which have little moisture, such as platters of food, should have the surface moistened prior to heating or cooking.

The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which are to be braised, should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the original recipe. If necessary, add more liquid during cooking.

The amount of fat to be added can be 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.

Onion soup

1. Grease the bowl, add the sliced onion, meat stock and the seasoning. Cover and cook.
   9-11 min. 900 W
2. Toast the slices of bread, cut them into cubes and div them among the soup bowls. Pour the soup over the toast cubes and sprinkle on the cheese.
3. Place the bowls on the turntable and grill. 6-7 min. Grill

Utensils	Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 4 Soup bowls (200 ml)
10 g butter or margarine
100 g onions, sliced
800 ml meat stock
	salt and pepper
2 slices bread
40 g grated cheese

Aubergines stuffed with minced meat

1. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Scoop out theUt flesh with a teaspoon to leave a shell about 1 cm thick. Dice the scooped out flesh.
2. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and chop.
3. Grease the bottom of the bowl with the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook. 2 min. 900 W
4. Cut the chillies into rings. Retain a third for the garnish. Mix the minced meat with the diced aubergines, onions, tomatoes, chilli rings, garlic and parsley. Season to taste
5. Dry the aubergine halves. Fill with half of the mince mixture, spread the feta cheese on top, and then add the rest of the filling.
6. Arrange the aubergine halves in the flan dish, place the dish on the low rack and cook. 11-13 min. Dual Grill (630 W) Garnish the aubergine halves with the chilli rings and continue cooking. 4-7 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

eUtensils ck.	Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Shallow flan dish (approx. 30 cm long)
250 g aubergines
200 g tomatoes
1 tbsp	olive oil to grease the dish
100 g onions, chopped
sp.	mild green chillies, seeds removed
200 g minced beef
ste.	garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp	parsley, chopped
l	salt and pepper
he	paprika
60 g Feta cheese, cubed

Mushrooms with rosemary

1. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms. Chop the shallensils into small pieces.	Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Shallow round dish with lid (approx. 22 cm diameter)
2. Grease the shallow dish. Add the onions, the diced bacon and the mushroom stalks. Season with pepper and rosemary, cover and cook.	8 large mushrooms (approx. 225 g), whole
	20 g butter or margarine
3-5 min. 900 W	50 g onion, finely chopped
Leave to cool.	50 g bacon, finely diced
3. Heat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the bowl.	black pepper,
1-3 min. 900 W	fresh rosemary, chopped
4. Mix the remaining wine with the flour, stir into the liquid, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking.	125 ml dry white wine
approx. 1 min. 900 W	125 ml cream
	20 g flour

1. Fill the mushrooms with the bacon mixture and put in a shallow dish. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and cook on the low rack. 6-8 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

Sole fillets

1. Wash the fish 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 the dish and drizzle with the vegetable oil.
4. Sprinkle parsley over the dish, place the tomato slices top and season. Place the lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them.
5. Place small pats of butter on top of the lemon, cover cook.

11-13 min. 630 W

After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

Utensils in	Shallow oval oven dish with microwave cling film (approx. 26 long)
400 g sole fillets
1 lemon, whole
150 g tomatoes
10 g butter
1 tbsp and	vegetable oil
1 tbsp	parsley, chopped
	salt and pepper
4 tbsp	white wine
20 g butter or margarine

Almond trout

1. Wash and dry the trout and sprinkle with lemon juice untilsils the salt to the interior and exterior of the fish and leave to stand for 15 min.	4 trout (200 g), trimmed	Shallow oval gratin dish (approx. 32 cm long)
2. Melt the butter.		juice of one lemon
1 min. 900 W		salt
3. Dry the fish, spread on the butter and roll in the flour	30 g	butter or margarine
4. Grease the dish. Put the trout in the dish and cook on the low rack. Two thirds through cooking turn the trout and scatter the almonds over them.	50 g	flour
	10 g	butter or margarine to grease the dish
	50 g	almond flakes

15-18 min. Dual Grill (450 W)

After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

Fish fillet with cheese sauce

1. Wash the fish, pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice. Rub with salt.
2. Grease the bowl. Add the diced onion, cover and cook 1-2 min. 900 W
3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and white wine and mix.
4. Grease the gratin dish and place the fish in it. Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with cheese. Place on the low rack and cook.

7-8 min. 450 W

14-16 min. Dual Grill (450 W)

After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

Utensils Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Shallow round gratin dish (approx 25 cm long)

800 g fish fillets

2 tbsp lemon juice salt

10 g butter or margarine
50g onion, finely chopped
20 g flour
100 ml white wine
1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the dish
100 g Emmental cheese, grated
2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Zürich veal stew

1. Cut the veal into strips.
2. Grease the dish with the butter. Put the meat and onion into the dish, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking 6-9 min. 900 W
3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream, stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally. 3-5 min. 900 W
4. Stir the mixture after cooking, stand for approx. 5 min Garnish with parsley.

Utensils Dish with lid (2 l capacity)

600 g veal fillet

10 g butter or margarine

50 g onion, finely chopped

100 ml white wine

seasoned gravity browning, for approx. 1 / 2 litre gravity

3.00 ml cream

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Stuffed ham

1. Mix the spinach with the cheese and fromage frais, season to taste.
2. Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each slice of cooked ham, and roll up. Spear the ham with a wooden skewer.
3. Make a bechamel sauce; to do this, pour the water and cream into a bowl and heat.

2-4 min. 900 W

Mix the flour and butter to make a roux, add to the liquid, and whisk until dissolved. Cover, cook until the 1-2 min. 900 W
Stir and taste.

Utensils Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)
Oval gratin dish (approx. 26 cm

50g leaf spinach, chopped.

150 g fromage frais, 20% fat content

50 g Emmental cheese, grated

pepper and paprika

8 slices cooked ham (400g)

125 ml water

125 ml cream

20 g flour

20 g butter or margarine

10 g butter or margarine to grease the dish

1. Place the sauce into the greased dish, place the filled rolls of ham into the sauce and cook with lid.

10-12 min. Dual Grill (630 W)

After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

Veal cutlets with mozzarella

1. Wash the veal, dry and beat them flat.
2. Puree the tomatoes, add garlic, oil, salt, pepper, capers, and oregano, and pour over the veal. Cover and cook 15-19 min. 630 W
   Turn the meat slices over. 5
3. Place slices of Mozzarella on each cutlet, season and cook uncovered on the high rack. 9-12 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for about 5 min.

Utensils	Shallow square gratin dish with (approx. 25 cm long)
1.150 g Mozzarella cheese, sliced
500 g tinned tomatoes, drained,
4 veal cutlets (600 g)
20 ml olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
20 g capers
	oregano
	salt and pepper

Lasagne

1. Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic minced beef and tomato puree. Season, cover and cook. 5-8 min. 900 W
2. Mix the crème fraîche with the milk, Parmesan cheese herbs, oil and spices.
3. Grease the dish and cover the bottom with about the pasta. Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce. Repeat and finish with the remaining pasta. Cover the pasta with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook with the lid on. 13-17 min. 630 W After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min.

lutensils ook.	Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Shallow square gratin dish with (approx. 20 x 20 x 6 cm)
300 g tinned tomatoes
50 g ham, chopped
50 g onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
250 g minced beef
2 tbsp tomato puree
	salt and pepper
150 ml	crème fraiche
100 ml milk
50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp	mixed chopped herbs
1 tsp	olive oil
1 tsp	vegetable oil to grease the dish
125 g lasagne verde
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Courgette and noodle gratin

1. Mix the tomatoes with the onions and season well. As the macaroni. Pour the tomato sauce over the macaron and spread the courgette slices on top.
2. Beat the sour cream and the eggs and pour over the
   gratin. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Place on the
   low rack and cook.
   18-21 min. 900 W
   7-8 min. Dual Grill (630 W)
   After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min.

addi	tensils Gratin dish (approx. 26 cm long)
roni	g macaroni, cooked
400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
150 g onion, finely chopped
me	basil, thyme, salt, pepper
1 tbsp	oil to grease the dish
450 g courgettes, sliced
150 g sour cream
2 eggs
100 g	Cheddar cheese, grated

Pears in chocolate sauce

1. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, pear liqueur and water the bowl, stir, cover and cook. 1-2 min. 900 W
2. Place the pears in the liquid, cover and cook. 5-8 min. 900 W Take the pears out of the cooking liquid, and place in refrigerator.
3. Put 50ml of the cooking liquid into the smaller bowl the chocolate and crème fraiche, cover and cook. 2-3 min. 900 W
4. Stir the sauce well, pour over the pears and serve.

Iutensils Bowl with lid (2 I capacity) Bowl with lid (1 I capacity)

4 whole pears, peeled (600g)
60 g sugar
10 g vanilla sugar
t'bosp pear liqueur
150 ml water
130 g dark chocolate, chopped
100 g crème fraiche

Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce

1. Put the milk, sugar and almonds into the bowl, cover and cook. 3-5 min. 900 W
2. Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook. 10-12 min. 270 W
3. Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup, and stir into the hot mixture. Beat the egg white until it is stiff and fold into the mixture. Pour the pudding into ramekins.
4. To make the sauce, wash and dry the raspberries, and place into a bowl with the water and sugar. Cover and heat.

2-3 min. 900 W

1. Purée the raspberries and serve with the semolina pudding.

Utensils Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 4 Ramekin dishes

500 ml milk
40 g sugar
15 g chopped almonds
0 g semolina
eggyolk
1 tbsp water
egg white
250 g raspberries
50 ml water
40 g sugar

Cheesecake

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar.
2. Add the egg and butter and mix in a food processor
3. Grease the tin. Roll out the dough and line the tin, leave 2 cm around the edges to form a rim. Bake the pastry for 6-8 min. 630 W
4. Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slow whisk in the eggs. Add the fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding mix.
5. Spread the filling over the cheesecake base and cook 15-19 min. 630 W

Utensils Spring form tin (approx. 26 cm diameter)

flour

1 tbsp cocoa

10 g baking powder
150g sugar
1'egg
10 g butter or margarine to grease the tin Filling:
150 g butter or margarine
100 g sugar
10 g vanilla sugar
3 eggs
400 g fromage frais, 20% fat content
40 g powdered vanilla pudding mix

CARE & CLEANING

CAUTION!

DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Oven exterior

The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap i wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel.

Control panel

Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel. Care should be taken when clear the control panel. Using a cloth dampened with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.

Oven interior

1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use when 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.
4. Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill. Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smell or a bad smell.

Turntable & turntable support

Remove the turntable and turntable support from the oven. Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable and the turntable suppo dishwasher safe.

Door

To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and sealing s with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Racks

These should be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and dried. The racks are dishwasher safe.

Important:A steam cleaner should not be used.

REDUCED POWER LEVEL

Important:

If you cook the food over the standard time with only the same cooking mode, the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will begin to light on and off.) After pausing for 90 seconds, full power can be reset.

Cooking mode Standard time Reduced power level
Microwave (900 W) 20 minutes Microwave - 630 W
Grill 20 minutes Grill - 50 %
Dual Grill Grill - 20 minutes Grill - 50 %

WHAT TO DO IF...

Problem Check if ...

The microwave appliance is not working properly? • There has not been a power outage. • If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician.

The microwave mode is not working? • The door seals and their surfaces are clean. • The START/QUICK-button has been pressed.

The turntable is not turning? • 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.

The microwave will not • Isolate the appliance from the fuse box. • Contact an authorised AEG service agent.

The interior light is not working? • Call your local AEG service agent. The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by a trained AEG service agent.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage	230 V, 50 Hz, single phase
Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker	Minimum 16 A
AC Power required: Microwave	1.37 kW
	1.00 kW
	2.35 kW
Output power: Microwave	900 W (IEC 60705)
	1000 W
Microwave Frequency	2450 MHz * (Group 2 / Class B)
Outside Dimensions MCD2664E	594 mm (W) x 459 mm (H) x 404 mm (D)
Cavity Dimensions	342 mm (W) x 207 mm (H) x 368 mm (D) **
Oven Capacity	26 litres **
Turntable	ø 325 mm, glass
Weight	approx. 19.5 kg
Oven lamp	25 W/240 - 250 V

• This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.

In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment.

Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food.

Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments.

** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2005/32/EC.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

INSTALLATION

The microwave can be fitted in position A or B:

Position Niche size
	W D H
A 560 x 550 x 450
B 560 x 500 x 450

Measurements in (mm)

Installing the appliance

1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage.
2. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard.
3. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. Ensure that a 4mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see diagram).

Fixing Option 1:

Fix the oven in position with the screws provided. The fixing points are located on the top and bottom corners of the oven.

Fixing Option 2:

Please see the template sheet supplied with this oven.

Important: Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85~cm or more above the floor.

It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer's installation instructions.

Connecting the appliance to the power supply

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. Or it should be possible to isolate the oven from the supply by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.
• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).
• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230V / 50Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket. The sock must be fused with a 16 A fuse.
• The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.
• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when the appliance is being installed.
• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.
• Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Electrical connections

WARNING!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

• If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, you must call your local AEG service agent.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

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.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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 exists in the new country of use for this brand 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 [phone]

Germany Nurnberg [phone]

Italy Pordenone [phone]

Sweden Stockholm [phone]

UK Luton [phone]

PARAOBTENERRÉSULTADOSPERFECTOS

10-30 minutes 1 minute

30-90 minutes 5 minutes