AEG MC143E/U-W, MC143E/U-P, MC143E/U-M, MC143E/U-D, MC143E/U-B User Manual
MICROMAT 143 E/U
PROGRAMME
STOP
START/QUICK
Microwave oven
Operating instructions
ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
Dear customer,
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.
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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.
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Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when
operating the appliance.
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This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the
appliance.
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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...»
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Contents
Important information
Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging
and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
What else to look out for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing and Connecting
Table top model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Built-in model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Built-under model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Product Description
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Before using the appliance
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modes of operation
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes on power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Minute Timer with alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cooking charts and Tips
Microwave tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back
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Important information
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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 childr en.
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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Safety instructions
UK
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General
·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and
turntable support inserted.
·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.
To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture
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(condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry
after each use.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking
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food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other
flammable materials.
·If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed, disconnect the
power supply and contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
Never use the microwave oven if it is no longer functioning
properly.
·This appliance complies with all relevant safety instructions. In
order to maintain the safety of the appliance, repair s shouldonly be
carried out by an AEG Service Force Centre. Repairs carried out by
unqualified personnel can place the user in severe danger. In the case
of any defect or breakdown, please therefore contact your local
electrical dealer or the AEG Service Force Centre
·Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the AEG
Service Force Centre.
·Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same
make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.
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ARNING : This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play
with the product.
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.
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Safety instructions
Microwaves
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· Whenever heating liquid, please
also place a teaspoon in the
container to avoid delayed boiling.
During delayed boiling, the boiling
temperature is attained without
the typical steam bubbles rising.
When the container is shaken,
even gently, the liquid may then
suddenly vigorously boil over or
spurt - with the risk of scalding
the user.
· 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.
· 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.
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· Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a
lid or top, and stirred after heating, to ensure uniform
distribution of the heat. Always check the temperature
before feeding your child.
· 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.
· Do not use porcelain or ceramic crockery, or porous
earthenware (e.g. on the handles or unglazed bases) in your
microwave as these types of dishes can absorb moisture from
the food as it is cooking. This can cause vapour pressure to
build up which could shatter the dish.
Do not use your microwave oven for the following :
· to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs
can be poached in a microwave oven as long as the yolks are
pricked.
· 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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Suitable ovenware
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)
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X
made of fire/frost proof material
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware
Plastic, heat-resistant up to X X X
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200°C
Paper, cardboard X - Cling film X - Microwave cling film
Black-lacquered or silicone-coated - - -
baking tins
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2)
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X X X
X X X
X suitable - non suitable
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) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
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) does not include glaze containing metal
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) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
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5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm
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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,
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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.
Installing and Connecting
Table top model
A gap all around the oven is
necessary in order to ensure
perfect ventilation:
Above: 14 cm
Behind: 10 cm
Either side: 5 cm
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Installing and Connecting
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 lift
door. Note the relevant information for installation and connection
given in the operation instructions of the lift door.
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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 :
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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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Installation
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough
to safely bear the weight (15 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the
possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable
position.
3. Keep the microwave oven away from sources of water and extreme heat, e.g.
radiators and boilers. This appliance should not be installed next to a
radiator or boiler as this can lead to the appliance malfunctioning
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do
not place any articles on the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot
air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come
between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as possible. This oven does
conform to EEC requirements* of radio interference suppression, but some
interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep
them as far apart as possible.
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This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference
Directive 87/308/EEC.
Connecting to the mains
• The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230 –240 V, 50Hz,
earthed socket outlet.
• Earth protection minimizes the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to
ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply.
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N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the
cord is earthed.
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a non earth protected power
supply.
• Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of
the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply.
• This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a nonrewirable plug for which your socket is unsuitable, the plug should be cut
off and the appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a
nonrewirable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost
or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
These are available from your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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Installing and Connecting
13 AMP
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
Electrical connections
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· 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:
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.
GREEN ANDYELLOW EARTH
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
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• 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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