MSB2057DB - Microwave Oven AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MSB2057DB AEG

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following dataavailable: Model, PNC, Serial Number.The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental informationSubject to change without notice. CONTENTS

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible 88 ENGLISHfor any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

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

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the appliance when in use and when cooling down.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.

• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.

• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other ENGLISH 89similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.

• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

• Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or ovenware.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• WARNING: Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• WARNING: Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.

• WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.

• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. 90 ENGLISH• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

• Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

• The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against a wall.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

• Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.

• Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the cabinet (if applicable). Refer to the installation chapter.

• The appliance must be operated with the decorative door open (if applicable).

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not pull the appliance by the handle.

• Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.

• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.

• The sides of the appliance must stay next to appliances or units with the same height.

2.2 Electrical Connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• If the appliance is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.

• Do not apply pressure on the open door.

• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

• Do not use the appliance as a work surface and do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

2.4 Care and Cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces.

• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging.

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.

• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand 92 ENGLISHextreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Electrical installation

WARNING! Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation. The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow the safety precautions from the chapter "Safety Information". This microwave is supplied with a main cable and main plug. The cable has an earth wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock.

3.2 Installation - preliminary

preparation To install the microwave in a cupboard with dimensions as specified below, remove the 4 screws and the bracket from the bottom of the appliance. 600 mm560+8 mm 18 mm 362 +3 mm min. 300 mm

Follow the steps below, starting from number

To install the microwave in a cupboard with dimensions as specified below, no modification is needed. ENGLISH 93380 +3 mm min. 550 mm 560+8 mm 45 mm 600 mm

1. The electrical cable must not be trapped

2. Insert the microwave inside the cupboard.

3. Fix the upper bracket with 2 screws.

4. Keep the minimum distance between the

microwave and the adjacent furniture. 3 mm

94 ENGLISH4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Display Shows the settings and current time. To set the microwave function. To set the grilling or combination cooking function. ENGLISH 95Display element Function description

To set the clock and timer.

To deactivate the microwave or to delete the cook‐ ing settings.

To start the appliance or increase the cooking time for 30 seconds at full power.

To set the cooking time or weight or function.

To defrost food by weight.

To defrost food by time.

Turntable set Always use the turntable set to prepare food in the microwave. Glass cooking tray and roller guide. Grill Rack Use for:

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Initial Cleaning

CAUTION! Refer to chapter "Care and Cleaning".

• Remove all the parts and additional packaging from the microwave.

• Clean the appliance before first use.

5.2 Setting the time

Set the time to operate the microwave. When you connect the appliance to the electrical supply or after a power cut, the 96 ENGLISHdisplay shows 0:00 and an acoustic signal sounds. You can set the time in a 24 hour clock system.

2. Turn the Setting knob to set the hours.

3. Press to confirm.

4. Turn the Setting knob to set the minutes.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

6.1 General information about using

• After you deactivate the appliance, let the food stand for some minutes.

• Remove the aluminium foil packaging, metal containers, etc. before you prepare the food. Cooking

• If possible, cook food covered with material suitable for use in the microwave. Only cook food without a cover if you want to keep it crusty

• Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. The food can dry out, burn or catch fire in some places.

• Do not use the appliance to cook eggs or snails in their shells, because they can explode. With fried eggs, pierce the yolks first.

• Pierce skin or peel of potatoes, tomatoes, sausages and similar types of food with a fork several times before cooking so that the food does not burst.

• For chilled or frozen food, set a longer cooking time.

• Dishes which contain sauce must be stirred from time to time.

• Vegetables that have a firm structure, such as carrots, peas or cauliflower, must be cooked in water.

• Turn larger pieces of food after half of the cooking time.

• If possible, cut vegetables into similar- sized pieces.

• Use flat, wide dishes.

• Do not use cookware made of porcelain, ceramic or earthenware with unglazed bottoms or small holes for example on handles. Moisture going into the holes can cause the cookware to crack when it is heated.

• The glass cooking tray is necessary for the operation of the microwave. Place the food or liquids on it. Defrosting meat, poultry, fish

• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small upturned plate with a container below it so that the defrosting liquid collects in the container.

• Turn the food after half of the defrosting time. If possible, divide and then remove the pieces that started to defrost. Defrosting butter, portions of gateau, quark

• Do not fully defrost the food in the appliance, but let it defrost at room temperature. It gives a more even result. Remove all metal or aluminium packaging before defrosting. Defrosting fruit, vegetables

• If fruit and vegetables should remain raw, do not defrost them fully in the appliance. Let them defrost at room temperature.

• To cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first use a higher microwave power. Ready meals

• You can prepare ready meals in the appliance only if their packaging is suitable for microwave use.

• You must follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the packaging (e.g. remove the metal cover and pierce the plastic film). ENGLISH 97Suitable cookware and materials Cookware / Material Microwave Grilling Defrosting Heating Cooking Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no metal com‐ ponents, e. g. Pyrex, heat-proof glass Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain

X X X Glass and glass ceramic made of ovenproof/frost- proof material (e. g. Arcoflam), grill shelf Ceramic

Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C

Cardboard, paper X X X Clingfilm X X X Roasting film with microwave safe closure

Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g. enamel, cast iron X X X Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated

X X X Baking tray X X X Browning cookware, e. g. crisp pan or crunch plate X X Ready meals in packaging

Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals

You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures. suitable X not suitable

6.2 Activating and deactivating the

microwave CAUTION! Do not let the microwave operate if there is no food in it.

or turn the Setting knob to set the desired function.

3. Press to confirm.

4. Turn the Setting knob to set the time.

5. Press to confirm and activate the

when the set time comes to an end. An acoustic signal sounds. To deactivate the microwave earlier:

• open the door. The microwave stops automatically. Close the door and press to continue cooking. Use this option to inspect food. 98 ENGLISH6.3 Power setting table Press Power setting Approximate Percentage of Power 1 time P100 100 % 2 times P 80 80 % 3 times P 50 50 % 4 times P 30 30 % 5 times P 10 10 % Grilling and Combi cooking Press Power setting Function mode Grill 1 time G Full Grill Combi Cooking 2 times C – 1 55 % Microwaves, 45 % Grill 3 times C – 2 36 % Microwaves, 64 % Grill

The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes. To activate the microwave for 30 seconds at full power press

The cooking time increases by 30 seconds with each additional press of the button. To set the cooking time in standby mode turn the Setting knob counterclockwise then press to activate the microwave at full power.

You can choose between 2 defrosting modes:

• Time defrosting Do not use weight defrosting on food that is left out of the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. To activate weight defrosting you must use more than 100 g of food and less than 2000 g. To defrost less than 200 g of food place it on the edge of the turntable.

1. Press for weight defrosting or

for time defrosting.

2. Turn the Setting knob to set the weight or

time. For weight defrosting the time is set automatically.

3. Press to confirm and activate the

6.6 Multistage cooking

If one stage is defrosting, set it as the first stage. You can cook food in maximum 2stages. ENGLISH 991. Press for weight defrosting or for time defrosting.

2. Turn the Setting knob to set the

defrosting time or weight.

3. Press to confirm.

4. Press repeatedly to choose a power

5. Turn the Setting knob to set the time.

6. Press to confirm and activate the

microwave. After each step an acoustic signal sounds.

6.7 Grilling and Combi Cooking

1. Press to set the desired function.

2. Turn the Setting knob to set the time.

3. Press to confirm and activate the

microwave. You can change the power setting or time, while the Grilling or Combi cooking mode is active.

7. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Use this function to easily cook favourite food. The microwave automatically sets the optimum settings.

1. Turn the Setting knob clockwise to

choose the desired menu.

2. Press to confirm.

3. Turn the Setting knob to set the weight of

4. Press to confirm and activate the

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

8.1 Inserting the turntable set

CAUTION! Do not cook food without the turntable set. Use only the turntable set provided with the microwave. Never cook food directly on the glass cooking tray.

1. Place the roller guide around the

2. Place the glass cooking tray on the roller

Place the grill rack on the turntable set.

9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

9.1 Child Safety Lock

The Child Safety Lock prevents an accidental operation of the microwave. Press and hold for 3 seconds. An acoustic signal sounds. When the Child Safety Lock is active the display shows . To deactivate the Child Safety Lock Press and hold for 3 seconds.

You can set a maximum 95 minutes.

2. Turn the Setting knob to set the time.

3. Press to confirm.

The Timer still works when you open the door or pause the microwave. Press to cancel. When the set time is reached, an acoustic signal sounds.

ENGLISH 10110. HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

10.1 Tips for the microwave

Problem Remedy You cannot find details for the amount of food prepared. Look for a similar food. Increase or shorten the length of the cooking times according to the following rule: Double the amount = almost double the time, Half the amount = half the time The food got too dry. Set shorter cooking time or select lower microwave power. The food is not defrosted, hot or cooked after the time came to an end. Set longer cooking time or set higher power. Note that large dishes need longer time. After the cooking time comes to an end, the food is overheated at the edge but is still not ready in the middle. Next time set a lower power and a longer time. Stir liquids half‐ way through, e.g. soup. To get better results for rice use a flat, wide dish.

Always defrost roast with the fat side down. Do not defrost covered meat because this may cause cooking instead of defrosting. Always defrost whole poultry breast side down.

Always remove chilled meat and poultry from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. Let the meat, poultry, fish and vegetables stay covered after cooking. Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish. All vegetables should be cooked at full microwave power. Add 30 - 45 ml of cold water for every 250 g of vegetables. Cut the fresh vegetables into even size pieces before cooking. Cook all vegetables with a cover on the container.

When you reheat packed ready meals always follow the instruction written on the packaging.

Grill flat food items in the middle of the grill rack. Turn the food over halfway through the set time and continue grilling.

Use the Combi Cooking to keep the crispness of certain foods. At the half of the cooking time, turn over the foods then continue. Each mode combines the microwave and the grill functions at different time periods and power levels.

102 ENGLISH11. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

11.1 Notes and tips on cleaning

• Clean the front of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.

• To clean metal surfaces, use a usual cleaning agent .

• Clean the appliance interior after each use. The dirt does not burn on and can be removed easily.

• Clean stubborn dirt with a special cleaner.

• Clean all accessories regularly and let them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.

• To soften the hard to remove remains, boil a glass of water at full microwave power for 2 to 3 minutes.

• To remove odours, mix a glass of water with 2 tsp of lemon juice and boil at full microwave power for 5 minutes.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

12.1 What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance does not op‐ erate. The appliance is deactivated. Activate the appliance. The appliance does not op‐ erate. The appliance is not plugged in. Plug in the appliance. The appliance does not op‐ erate. The fuse in the fuse box is blown. Check the fuse. If the fuse blows more than one time, contact a qualified electri‐ cian. The appliance does not op‐ erate. The door is not closed properly. Make sure that nothing blocks the door. The lamp does not operate. The lamp is defective. The lamp has to be replaced. The display shows . The Child Safety Lock is active. Deactivate the Child Safety Lock. Hold for 3 seconds. There is sparking in the cavity. There are metal dishes or dishes with metal trim. Remove the dish from the appliance. There is sparking in the cavity. There are metal skewers or aluminium foil that touches the interior walls. Make sure that the skewers or foil do not touch the interior walls. The turntable set makes scratching or grinding noise. There is an object or dirt below the glass cooking tray. Clean the area below the glass cooking tray. ENGLISH 103Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance stops oper‐ ating without a clear rea‐ son. There is a malfunction. If this situation repeats call the Author‐ ised Service Center.

If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre. The necessary data for the service centre is on the rating plate. The rating plate is on the appliance. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance. We recommend that you write the data here: Model (MOD.) ........................................ Product number (PNC) ........................................ Serial number (S.N.) ........................................

13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.