AEG MCD1752E-M User Manual
MCD1752E / MCD1762E
User Manual Microwave Oven
2
Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design
and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance
and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence.
In addition to this you find environmental andenergy saving aspects as an integral
part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and
most efficiently.
To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe
place. Andplease pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Symbol Description
Important informationconcerning your safety or theoperationofyourappliance is notedby
thissymbol and/or mentions wordssuchas«Warning», «Take care».Besure to followall
instructions carefully.
Thissymbol indicates further information concerning theuse of the appliance.
The clover indicatesenergy-savingtipsand hintsfor environmentallyfriendlyuse ofyour
appliance.
Inthe eventofmalfunctioning,please follow theinstructions given in the section «What to do
if...»
Contents
Important safety instructions 4
Appliance overview 8
Microwave oven & accessories 8
Control panel 9
Before first use 10
Econ mode 10
Setting the clock 10
Adjusting the time when the clock is set 11
Using the stop button 11
Child safety lock 11
Microwave cooking advice 12
Food characteristics 12
Cooking techniques 12
Microwave safe cookware 13
Microwave operation 13
Microwave cooking 13
Manual defrosting 14
Microwave power levels 14
Kitchen timer 15
Add 30 seconds 15
Plus & minus 16
Grill & dual grill cooking 16
Multiple sequence cooking 18
Auto cook & defrost operation 19
Programme charts 21
Auto cook & auto defrost charts 21
Recipes for auto cook 23
Cooking charts 25
Recipes 27
3Contents
Care & cleaning 33
What to do if . . . 34
Specifications 34
Installation 35
Environmental information 38
Service & spare parts 39
Guarantee information 40
4 Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions: Read carefully and
keep for future reference
To avoid the danger of fire
TThhee mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveenn sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee lleefftt uunnaatttteennddeedd dduurriinngg ooppeerraattiioonn..
PPoowweerr lleevveellss tthhaatt aarree ttoooo hhiigghh oorr ccooookkiinngg ttiimmeess tthhaatt aarree ttoooo lloonngg mmaayy oovveerrhheeaatt
ffooooddss rreessuullttiinngg iinn aa ffiirree..
The
electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged
easily in an emergency.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
IIff ffoooodd bbeeiinngg hheeaatteedd bbeeggiinnss ttoo ssmmookkee,, DDOO NNOOTT OOPPEENN TTHHEE DDOOOORR.. TTuurrnn ooffff aanndd
uunnpplluugg tthhee oovveenn aanndd wwaaiitt uunnttiill tthhee ffoooodd hhaass ssttooppppeedd ssmmookkiinngg.. OOppeenniinngg tthhee ddoooorr
wwhhiillee ffoooodd iiss ssmmookkiinngg mmaayy ccaauussee aa ffiirree..
OOnnllyy uussee mmiiccrroowwaavvee--ssaaffee ccoonnttaaiinneerrss aanndd uu
DDoo nnoott lleeaavvee tthhee oovveenn uunnaatttteennddeedd wwhheenn uussiinngg ddiissppoossaabbllee ppllaassttiicc,, ppaappeerr oorr ootthheerr
ccoommbbuussttiibbllee ffoooodd ccoonnttaaiinneerrss..
CClleeaann tthhee wwaavveegguuiiddee ccoovveerr,, tthhee oovveenn ccaavviittyy,, tthhee ttuurrnnttaabbllee aanndd ttuurrnnttaabbllee ssuuppppoorrtt
aafftteerr uussee.. TThheessee mmuusstt bbee ddrryy aanndd ffrreeee ffrroomm ggrreeaassee.. BBuuiilltt--uupp ggrreeaassee mmaayy oovveerrhheeaatt
aanndd bbeeggiinn ttoo ssmmookkee oorr ccaattcchh ffiirree..
Do
not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings. Do not
block the ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on
metallic surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot
be controlled and the oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, only use special microwave popcorn makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in this operation manual.
tteennssiillss..
To avoid the possibility of injury
WWaarrnniinngg!!
Do not
before use:
a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or
operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following
warped.
5Important safety instructions
b) The hinges and door safety latches; check to make sure they are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they have not been damaged.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are not damaged.
NNeevveerr aaddjjuusstt,, rreeppaaiirr oorr mmooddiiffyy tthhee oovveenn yyoouurrsseellff.. IItt iiss hhaazzaarrddoouuss ffoorr aannyyoonnee ootthheerr
tthhaann aa ccoommppeetteenntt ppeerrssoonn ttoo ccaarrrryy oouutt aannyy sseerrvviiccee oorr rreeppaaiirr ooppeerraattiioonn wwhhiicchh
iinnvvoollvveess tthhee rreemmoovvaall ooff aa ccoovveerr wwhhiicchh ggiivveess pprrootteeccttiioonn aaggaaiinnsstt eexxppoossuurree ttoo
mmiiccrroowwaavvee eenneerrggyy..
not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any
Do
way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DDoo nnoott aallllooww ggrreeaassee oorr ddiirrtt ttoo bbuuiilldd uupp oonn tthhee ddoooorr sseeaallss aanndd aaddjjaacceenntt ppaarrttss..
FFoollllooww iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ffoorr ““CCaarree && cclleeaanniinngg””.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo mmaaiinnttaaiinn tthhee oovveenn iinn
ccoonnddiittiioonn ccoouulldd lleeaadd ttoo aa ddeetteerriioorraattiioonn ooff tthhee ssuurrffaaccee tthhaatt ccoouulldd aaddvveerrsseellyy aaffffeecctt
tthhee lliiffee ooff tthhee aapppplliiaannccee aanndd ppoossssiibbllyy rreessuulltt iinn aa hhaazzaarrddoouuss ssiittuuaattiioonn..
In
dividuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer
of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
aa cclleeaann
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings.
In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call your local
Service Force Centre.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as
the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not
authorised by Service Force to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your
dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised Service Force technician.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling
WWaarrnniinngg!!
LLiiqquuiiddss aanndd ootthheerr ffooooddss mmuusstt nnoott bbee hheeaatteedd iinn sseeaalleedd ccoonnttaaiinneerrss ssiinnccee tthheeyy aarree
lliiaabbllee ttoo eexxppllooddee..
r use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers
Neve
can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-mouthed container to allow
bubbles to escape.
6 Important safety instructions
MMiiccrroowwaavvee hheeaattiinngg ooff bbeevveerraaggeess ccaann rreessuulltt iinn ddeellaayyeedd eerruuppttiivvee bbooiilliinngg,, tthheerreeffoorree
ccaarree hhaass ttoo bbee ttaakkeenn wwhheenn hhaannddlliinngg tthhee ccoonnttaaiinneerr..
prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:
To
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to
prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
DDoo nnoott ccooookk eeggggss iinn tthheeiirr sshheellllss,, aanndd wwhhoollee hhaarrdd bbooiilleedd eeggggss sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee hheeaatteedd
iinn mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveennss ssiinnccee tthheeyy mmaayy eexxppllooddee eevveenn aafftteerr mmiiccrroowwaavvee ccooookkiinngg hhaass
eennddeedd.. TToo ccooookk oorr rreehheeaatt eeggggss wwhhiicchh hhaavvee nnoott bbeeeenn ssccrraammbblleedd oorr mmiixxeedd,, ppiieerrccee
tthhee yyoollkkss aanndd tthhee wwhhiitteess,, oorr tthhee eeggggss mmaa
eeggggss bbeeffoorree rreehheeaattiinngg tthheemm iinn tthhee mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveenn..
Pier
ce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they
may explode.
yy eexxppllooddee.. SShheellll aanndd sslliiccee hhaarrdd bbooiilleedd
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns.
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the
face and hands to avoid steam burns.
TToo aavvooiidd bbuurrnnss,, aallwwaayyss tteesstt ffoooodd tteemmppeerraattuurree aanndd ssttiirr bbeeffoorree sseerrvviinngg aanndd ppaayy
ssppeecciiaall aatttteennttiioonn ttoo tthhee tteemmppeerraattuurree ooff ffoooodd aanndd ddrriinnkk ggiivveenn ttoo bbaabbiieess,, cchhiillddrreenn oorr
tthhee eellddeerrllyy..
perature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food
Tem
or drink; always check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping
steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.
To avoid misuse by children
WWaarrnniinngg::
OOnnllyy aallllooww cchhiillddrreenn ttoo uussee tthhee oovveenn wwiitthhoouutt ssuuppeerrvviissiioonn wwhheenn aaddeeqquuaattee
iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss hhaavvee bbeeeenn ggiivveenn ssoo tthhaatt tthhee cchhiilldd iiss aabbllee ttoo uussee
wwaayy aanndd uunnddeerrssttaannddss tthhee hhaazzaarrddss ooff iimmpprrooppeerr uussee..
Thi
s appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
tthhee oovveenn iinn aa ssaaffee
7Important safety instructions
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders,
careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. selfheating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
NNeevveerr mmooddiiffyy tthhee oovveenn iinn aannyy wwaayy..
TThhiiss oovveenn iiss ffoorr hhoommee ffoooodd pprreeppaarraattiioonn oonnllyy aanndd mmaayy oonnllyy bbee uusseedd ffoorr ccooookkiinngg
ffoooodd.. IItt iiss nnoott ssuuiittaabbllee ffoorr ccoommmmeerrcciiaall oorr llaabboorraattoorryy uussee..
To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage
Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the
operation manual, see page 16 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.
When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant
insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and
turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s
instructions must not be exceeded.
Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical
arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.
Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not
operate the oven without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.
Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the
GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTOMATIC operation, because they may melt.
Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container
manufacturer says they are suitable.
IImmppoorrttaanntt::
If
you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorised, qualified
electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door
seals and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of
microwave leakage or a malfunction.
8 Appliance overview
Appliance overview
Microwave oven & accessories
1
89
7
6
1. Grill heating element
2. Front trim
3. Oven lamp
4. Control panel
5. Door opening button
6. Waveguide cover
7. Oven cavity
8. Seal packing
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10. Fixing points (4 points)
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cover
13. Rear cabinet
14. Power supply cord
14
2
3
4
5
10
11
12
13
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
(1) Turntable (2) Turntable support
(3) Rack (4) 4 fixing screws (not shown)
• Place the turntable support in the seal packing
on the floor of the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the turntable
support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
IImmppoorrttaanntt::
you order accessories, please mention two
When
items: part name and model name to your dealer or
local Service Force Centre.
1
2
3
Control panel
1 Digital display indicators
Grill
Microwave
Dual
9Appliance overview
1
Clock
Cooking stages
Plus/Minus
Auto defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
2 AUTO COOK indicators
3 AUTO COOK button
4 AUTO DEFROST button
5 POWER LEVEL button
6 GRILL button
7 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
8 START/QUICK button
9 STOP button
10 DOOR OPENING button
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 Before first use
AUTO
+
AUTO
Before first use
Econ mode
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes on.
4. Close the door and ‘Econ’ will be displayed.
5. The display will count down from 3:00 to zero.
6. When zero is reached, the oven goes into ‘Econ’ mode and the display goes
blank.
7. To cancel ‘Econ’ mode, set the clock.
8. To set ‘Econ’ mode when the clock is set, open the door, press start for 5 seconds,
press stop then close the door.
Setting the clock
The oven has a 12 hour clock.
EExxaammppllee::
To set t
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes on.
4. Whilst the door is open, rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
5. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to
adjust the minutes.
6. Press the START/QUICK button.
7. Check the display:
8. Close the door.
he clock to 11:30.
IImmppoorrttaanntt::
ou can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
1. Y
2. ENERGY SAVE mode cannot be set if the clock is set.
11Before first use
1
AUTO
+
AUTO
1
1
1
AUTO
+
AUTO
Adjusting the time when the clock is set or oven is
in ‘Econ’ mode
EExxaammppllee::
et the clock to 12:45.
To s
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep.
Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
3. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to
adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START/QUICK button once.
5. Check the display:
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.
Child safety lock
The oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by
a child. When the lock has been set, no part of the microwave will operate until the
lock feature has been cancelled.
EExxaammppllee::
et the child safety lock.
To s
1. Press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds.
The oven will beep twice and ‘LOC’ will be displayed:
Note:
• To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds, the
oven will beep twice and the time of day will be displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the clock is not set.
12 Microwave cooking advice
Microwave cooking advice
Microwave cooking
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to
pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to
choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones as the food in the corners
tends to overcook.
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Food characteristics
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care
Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as
Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases.
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook
Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will
of food take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with fillings, e.g. jam
should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
E.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave
cooking.
doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. E.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and
rearrange rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be shielded with
reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode, e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken,
Sausages.
IImmppoorrttaanntt::
after cooking has ended, e.g. poached, hard boiled.
the food.
small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even
Eggs
Microwave safe cookware
13Microwave cooking advice
Cookware Microwave Comments
Aluminium foil / // Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing
Browning dishes Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
China and ceramics // Por
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ® Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if
Metal It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using micro-
Plastic / polystyrene Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at
e.g. fast food containers high temperatures.
Cling film Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
Freezer / roasting bags Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for
Paper - plates cups Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as
and kitchen paper overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating
containers may cause fire.
Recycled paper May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
and newspaper to fire.
safe
may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by
the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
celain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
heated suddenly.
wave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
escape.
microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Microwave operation
Microwave cooking
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking
time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of
cooking time as shown in the table.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
14 Microwave operation
AUTO
+
AUTO
Manual defrosting
For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto defrost feature), use 240 W. The
defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever the power level is selected.
Microwave power levels
Your oven has 6 power levels:
Power Suggested use
setting
800 W/ Used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables,
HIGH fish, etc.
560 W Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for
400 W For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes,
240 W/ To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This
DEFROST setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
80 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
0 W For standing/kitchen timer.
W = WATT
sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will
not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power.
1. Press the power level button twice.
x2
2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise/anti-clockwise until 2:30 is displayed.
3. Press the START/QUICK button.
x1
4. Check the display:
Important:
If the power level is not selected, HIGH/800 W is automatically set.
Loading...