AEG MC-170 User Manual

Microwave oven

900W

MC_170

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 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.

Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions such as «Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

Throughout the manual, this symbol assists you in the proper use of your 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...»

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

Installation and Connection

Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Product Description

The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cooking charts and Tips

Microwave Power setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Defrosting instructions using 180W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Comet

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Important 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 childr en.

All packaging materials used are environment friendly and recyclable. 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 or returned to your electrical retailer, who may dispose of it for a small charge.

Safety instructions

General

·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted.

·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.

To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture

(condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use.

Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking

food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials.

·If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and disconnect the power supply. 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 a fully qualified electrician, trained by the manufacturer. Repairs carried out by unqualified electricians can place the user in severe danger. In the case of any defect or breakdown, please therefore contact your local electrical dealer or the Comet Service Department directly.

·Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the Comet Service Centre or by an AEG-trained electrician.

·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 : 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

Microwaves

· When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid - with the risk of scalding the user.

To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and

again halfway through the heating time.

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time,

stirring again before carefully removing the container.

· 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.

· Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensure uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the

temperature before feeding your child.

· 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 your microwave oven for the following :

· to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» 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.

· for crockery like porcelain, ceramics, or porous

earthenware (e.g. on the handles or unglazed bases) that can fill up with water. This can cause vapour pressure to build up during cooking which could shatter the dish.

3 General operating instructions

Suitable ovenware

Ovenware material Mode of operation

Defrost- Heating Cooking

ing

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

200°C Paper, cardboard X - Cling film X - Microwave cling film Black-lacquered or silicone-coated - - -

baking tins

X X X

X suitable - non suitable

) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration

) does not include glaze containing metal

) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer

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