AEG MC175 User Manual

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY

Operating instructions

Microwave oven

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Dear customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and put ting 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 a nd m inimise unnecessary service calls.

 Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is not ed

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 i nformation concerning the use of the appliance.

z The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hi nts 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

When using your microwave oven

Safety Instructions 5

Utensil safety
Testing suitability of c ookware 6
Foil containers
Food safety 7
Unpacking

Installation 8
Maff Rating

Connecting to the mains 9

The microwave oven and accessories 10

Name and function of parts
Accessories
Control panel 11
Display window

Before using your microwave oven for the first time 12

Turntable installation
Pause/Clear
Setting the clock 13
Child safety lock

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Contents

How to operate your microwave oven

Microwave cooking 14
Microwave setting guide 15
Microwave cooking in two and three stag es
Manual Defrosting 16

Microwave Hints 17

Microwave Tips
Memory Cooking 18
Hold Warm
Microwave and Grill cooking
Auto Programmes 19
Auto Programme Example 20
Auto Defrost 21

Oven utensils and accessories guide 22

Charts
Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 23

Care and cleaning 24

Care and cleaning
Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack)
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning the exterior

What to do if 25

Service and Spare Parts 26

Technical data 26

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Safety instructions.

WARNING : The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven fr om

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operating when the door is open.
WARNING : Do not tamper with the safety interlock switches, or attempt to operate the

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oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave
energy.
Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to acc um ulat e on door sealing surfaces. See the

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Cleaning and Care section for c leaning instructions.
WARNING : It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and t hat there is

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no damage to the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or insecure), (3) door
seals and sealing surface. m If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the
microwave must not be operated until it has b een repaired by a authorised service person.

 WARNING : Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance

yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Should repairs be necessary please contact your local Comet
Service Centre.

WARNING : Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. Doing so may

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cause exposure to extremely high voltage.

Install or locate this oven only in acco rdance with ‘installation in structions’ found in this

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manual.
WARNING : Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use

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corrosive chemicals in this appli ance. This type of oven is specific ally designed to heat, cook,
or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use neither for commercial use
as this will invalidate the guarantee.
WARNING : Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the

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microwave energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged.
WARNING : Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

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WARNING : Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwav e oven. These

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items can ignite. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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 WARNING : If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the

 WARNING : Only allow children to use the microwave, without supervision, when

Utensil safety

Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the

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micro-wave oven. Although micr owave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items,
these utensils can become hot as he at transfers from the food to the container. The use of
oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended.

door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use wate r.

adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the
microwave in a safe way and understand the h azards of improper use.

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Testing suitability of cookware

All Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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Place the cookware in the microwave along with a gla ss half full of water. Heat on Hi

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W(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just
slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room
temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, pl at es, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard

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are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled wit h f ood to absorb
energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer cont ainers and plastic wraps may be used in the

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microwave oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using plast ics in the oven. Avoid
using plastic utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar content since these f oods reach
high temperatures and could melt some plast ic s.
Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from t im e to time when heat ing or cooking

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food in plastic, paper or other combustible contain ers. If smoke is observed, keep door closed,
switch the oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven,

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unless specifically recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used f or microwave

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cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.

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Foil containers

Shallow foil containers may safely be used t o reheat foods in your microwave oven providing
the following rules are observed:

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Foil containers should not be more than 3 cm s (1 1/4”) deep.
Foil lids must not be used.
The foil containers must be at least t wo-t hirds full of food. Empty containers must never be
used.
Foil containers should be used singly in the mic r owave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should
be placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven.
If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using
it again.
The container and turntable may become hot during use, take great care when removi ng
either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so.
Remember when using an aluminium fo il container that the reheating or cooking times m ay
be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving.

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Food safety

Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Alw ays rem o ve t he f ood to a suitable

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container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature

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cannot be controlled, hazardous sit uations can result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils

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designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting.

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Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as

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they may explode.

 Warning : Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

care should be taken when handling a container with hot liquid inside.

WARNING : The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken

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and the temperature is to be checked before consumpt ion, in order to avoid burns. When
heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauc es and beverages in your microwave oven, overheat ing the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidenc e of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be
taken:

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

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing the cont ainer 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. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then
cover and allow the standing time of one minute bef o re removing cover.

Keep these instructions!

Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the produc t is free from damage. Damage or any missing
parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. Th e oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may
be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave
packing material so that small children can play with it. This can be hazardous.

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Installation

1. Remove any promotion label from the door.

2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight (18 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 oven away from heat and water. Exposure to heat and wat er c an lower oven
efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven away from heat and
water sources.

4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do not plac e 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 oc c ur if it is
placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible.

6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least 5 cm from the walls and 5 c m above the
microwave.

 IMPORTANT! The oven can be placed almost anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure

the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface
underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation).

MAFF RATING

Microwave Symbol

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Explanation of the heating category label for microwave ovens and small packs of food (up to
500g / 1 lb, typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people) as agreed by MAFF (the Ministry of
Agriculture Fisheries and Food) in conjunction with food and Microwave Oven manuf ac turers.

Power Rating in
Watts.

Heating Category.

Always follow food manufacturers instructions when cooking ready meals.

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Always ensure that food is piping hot before serving.

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N.B. The higher the power output and heating category of the microwave oven, the less
heating time is required.

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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 minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of
the oven matches the supply.

N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.

 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 non-

rewireable 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 non­rewireable 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.

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GREEN & YELLOW

BLUE

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The wires in the mains lead are co loured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires i n the mains lead of your appliance may not
correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

E

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13 A

L

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

• Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter ”E” or the earth
symbol (

• 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.

) or coloured green and yellow.

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