AEG MC143EUA User Manual
ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
MICROMAT 143 E/U
Microwave Oven
Operating Instructions
8221911-93 (Rev 2) - 05/02 - 9858202
PROGRAMME
STOP
START/QUICK
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Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust
in the AEG brand name.
Before using your AEG microwave oven for the first time, please read
the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure
trouble-free operation and minimize unnecessary service calls. Be sur e
to keep the manual for future reference.
Important information concerning your safety or the operation of
your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions words such as
«Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.
Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when
operating the appliance.
This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the
appliance.
The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hints for environmentally
friendly use of your appliance.
In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in
the section «What to do if...»
Printed on recycled paper-
AEG - putting words into action
Dear customer,
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Contents
Important information
Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials
and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What else to note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing and Connecting
Built-in model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Built-under model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Product Description
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using the appliance
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Modes of operation
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Notes on microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Minute Timer with alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cooking charts and Tips
Microwave tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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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.
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General
• Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility
in the case of improper usage.
• The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable
support inserted.
• Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials,
due to fire hazard.
• If smoke is observed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power supply and
keep the oven door closed to extinguish any flames. Contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre. Never use the microwave oven if it is no longer
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. WARNING: it is dangerous for anyone other
than qualified personnel to make any repairs requiring removal of the cover
providing protection from exposur e to microwave energy . In the case of any
defect or breakdown, please therefore contact your local AEG approved
retailer or the AEG Service Force Centre
• WARNING: 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.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could
cause damage requiring repair by an authorised technician.
• WARNING:This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow
children to use the microwave oven without supervision unless they have
been thoroughly instructed in the proper use and the dangers of improper
operation.
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.
Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
Microwaves
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• During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typi-
cal 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. To prevent liquids from boiling over and possible burns, whenever heating liquid, please place a teaspoon in the container and wait 20 seconds before
removing the containers from the appliance or adding anything to the liquid,
to avoid sudden spurting of the liquid.
• WARNING : Be sure to remove the cap or lid before cooking foods or heat-
ing liquids in a sealed bottle or container, which could otherwise explode.
• 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.
• 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 to your child in order
to avoid scalding.
• The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For this reason
always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes.
• Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power setting. Some
areas of the food can dry out or even ignite.
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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 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.
• Food with «skin» 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.
Do not use your microwave oven for the following :
• The heating or cooking of boiled, coddled eggs or fried eggs by microwave is
prohibited. They can burst and cause serious burns or irreparable damage to
your oven.
• 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!
• to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.
• to dry animals, textiles or paper.
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General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware
X suitable - non suitable
1)
excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
2)
does not include glaze containing metal
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please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
Ovenware material Mode of operation
Defrosting Heating Cooking
Ovenproof glass and ceramic
dishes (without any metal parts, X X X
e.g. Pyrex, oven-to-tableware)
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain
X--
(e.g. table crockery)
1)
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic
made of fire/frost proof material X X X
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware
2)
XXX
Plastic, heat-resistant up to
XXX
200°C
3)
Paper, cardboard X - Cling film X - Microwave cling film
3)
XXX
Black-lacquered or silicone-coated
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baking tins
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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 (either inside or outside
the appliance). This ensures even distribution of heat throughout the
food.
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• Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport
(deformed door or door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact
your dealer before use.
• Do not use your appliance immediately (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after
transfer from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause a
malfunction.
• The oven must be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level.
• Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source
of heat or steam.
• Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.
For countertop models, leave sufficient space around the oven :
- 5 cm between the sides of the
oven and any walls or objects
- 20 cm above the oven
- 10 cm behind the oven.
20 cm
10 cm
5 cm
5 cm
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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.
Built-under model
This appliance can be built under a kitchen wall cabinet with the aid of a set
of fixings. (Optional extra)
This appliance complies with the following EC Directives :
73/23/EEC of 10.02.1973 - Low voltage directive 89/336/EEC of
03.05.1089 (incl. Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive.
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Electrical connections
• Your installation must be protected by a 13 Amp thermal fuse.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connec-
ted in accordance with current safety regulations.
• In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the
installer, capable of separating the appliance from the mains power
and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm at all of the poles.
• Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/or its plug are damaged.
In case of damage, call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer.
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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, 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 ANDYELLOW 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:
• Connect the green and yellow
(earth) wire to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with
the letter ”E” or the earth symbol
( ) or coloured green and yellow.
• Connect the blue (neutral) wire
to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter ”N” or
coloured black.
• Connect the brown (live) wire to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter ”L” or
coloured red.
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GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE
BLUE
13 AMP
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
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Product Description
The appliance
A Control panel
B Turntable
C Door seal
D Door latch and catch
E Viewing window
F Interior lighting
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D
B
C
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D
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