AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
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D-90327 Nürnberg
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2/02 - 99618372
AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT
MCC 663
Microwave oven |
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Instruction manual |
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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.
!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.
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Important information |
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Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging |
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and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Instructions |
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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For trouble-free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Grill / convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General operating instructions |
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Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What else to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Product Description |
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The appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before using the appliance |
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Contents
Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Microwave only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Notes on microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Automatic Defrost programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Combined grill and microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Convection cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Combined convection and microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Preset programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cooking charts and Tips |
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Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Combined Microwave and Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tips on roasting and grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Baking with the convection function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Baking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CustomerCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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.
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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.
Installation
The oven should be set at least 85 cm above floor level. Leave sufficient space around the oven : 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any walls or objects, 14 cm above the oven and 10 cm behind the oven. Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvres at the back of the appliance and that the electrical plug will be accessible after installation. Please refer to the installation manual included with your oven for further instructions.
Electrical connections
!• WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
This appliance complies with the following EC Directives :
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment 90/683/EEC and the CE marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
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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 due to fire hazard.
•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 not 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 exposure 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
•Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces, cord or plug 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.
•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.
•In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo / grill / combination), the oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes.
!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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Microwaves
!• 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 or 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 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.
i MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER : 900 W
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Grill / convection functions
! • The viewing window heats up during grilling and convection cooking (and in combination with microwave cooking), so keep small children away from the appliance.
•The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the rack, and the turntable become very hot during all modes. Make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only ovenproof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass.
Take care not to be burned!
•Preheat your oven only when grilling or using the convection functions, never when microwaving nor in the combined modes of microwave + grill or microwave + convection cooking.
The grill folds down for easy cleaning :
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2 Vertical position : exclusively for cleaning the oven.
Always allow the grill to cool off for 25 minutes before 2 touching it.
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Suitable ovenware
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Microwaveable roasting bag 4) |
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1)excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
2)does not include glaze containing metal
3)please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
4)convection + microwave combined function
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iWhat 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 itself heat 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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Product Description
The appliance
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AControl panel
BDoor seal
CDoor latch and catch
DViewing window
EGrill
FTurntable
GRoller ring
HDrive shaft
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The control panel |
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A Display for time of day, function, |
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temperature, weight, food type, |
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B Selector knob to set the clock, the |
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the temperature for the convection |
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functions or the end-time to pre- |
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set a programme. |
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C CONVECTION button to cook as |
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bined with microwave power for |
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D TURNTABLE OFF button to stop |
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the turntable from revolving. |
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E GRILL button to set the grill |
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F AUTO DEFROST button for auto- |
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H MICROWAVE button to select |
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The display
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The display guides you in programming with the following symbols:
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convection Microwave |
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clock time
temperature for convection
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programme |
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Product Description
Accessories
The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram.
Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place.
The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation.
Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive mechanism. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.
Folding rack
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with the grill or grill + microwave functions : choose the rack level according to the dish you wish
to grill :
-high position to brown shallow dishes, such as pies
-low position as required for other dishes, eg. roasts.
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with the convection or convection + microwave functions : always set your dishes on the rack folded down to
the low position.
Make sure that the rack is well centered on the turntable.
Never set any metal dish on the rack when using the microwave, grill + microwave or convection + microwave functions.
Nevertheless you may heat up food in an aluminium tray provided you place a plate between the tray and the rack.
Glass pie dish
The glass pie dish : it may be used for all pastries, quiches, and pizzas, or as a roasting pan.
It may also be placed beneath the rack to catch drippings.
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