MCD242W
Micromat_Duo 242
Microwave Oven
Instruction Manual
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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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 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 f ollow
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.…….
Technical data.
Overall dimension Width
497 mm
Power source
230V, 50 Hz
Depth 345 mm
Fuse
10 A
Height 322 mm
Power consumption
2600W
Cavity dimension Width
204 mm
Microwave (Power)
900W
Depth 304 mm
Grill (Power)
1200W
Height 247 mm
Weight
16 kg
Volume
23 litre
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Contents
When using your microwave oven
Technical data 2
Safety Instructions 5
Utensil safety
Testing suitability of c ookware 6
Foil containers
Food safety 7
Safety instructions when cooking with gri ll, and Combination modes 8
Unpacking 8
Installation 9
Connecting to the mains
The microwave and accessories 10
Name and function of parts
Control panel 11
Before using your microwave oven for the first time 12
Turntable installation
Setting the clock
Child safety lock 13
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Contents
How to operate your microwave oven
Pause/Clear 13
Function of Re-turntable
Microwave cooking 15
Microwave setting guide
Start + 1 minute 16
Kitchen timer 17
Grill cooking 18
Microwave and Grill cooking 19
Auto Defrost 20
Bread Defrosting 20
Manual defrosting 21
Microwave Hints 22
Auto Programmes 23
Oven utensils and accessories guide 25
Charts
Recommendations for cooking with Grill 26
General recommendations for cooking with M ic r owave and Grill
Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 27
Auto Programme Universal Defrost 28
Auto Programme Charts 30
Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin) 31
Care and cleaning 32
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack)
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning the exterior
What to do if 33
Service and spare parts 34
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Safety instructions.
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The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the
door is open.
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Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door
operation can result in exposure to microwave energy.
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Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to acc um ulat e on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for c leaning instructions.
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It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is 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 dam aged, the microwave must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a authorized service person.
It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained servic e personnel to service or
make adjustments to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service agent if
service should be required.
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Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. D o ing so may cause
exposure to extremely high voltage.
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Install or locate this oven only in acco rdance with ‘installation in structions’ found in this
manual.
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Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals in this appliance. This t y pe of oven is specifically designed to heat, c ook, or defrost
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use ne ither for commercial use as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
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Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave
energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged.
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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water.
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Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the mic r owave oven. These 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.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames. Never use water.
Only allow children to use the mic r owave, without supervision, when adequate
instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a
safe way and understand the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
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Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the
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.
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Testing suitability of cookware
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Place the cookware in the microwave along with a gla ss half full of water. Heat on Hi
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.
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Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, pl at es, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard
are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled wit h food to absorb
energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating.
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Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer cont ainers and plastic wraps may be used in the
microwave oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using plastics 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.
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Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from t im e to time when heat ing or cooking
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.
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Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven,
unless specifically recommended for microwave use.
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Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used f or microwave
cooking.
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Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns.
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.
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Foil lids must not be used.
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The foil containers must be at least t wo-t hirds full of food. Empty containers must never be
used.
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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 turntabl e or cooking rack, the foil container should
be placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
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Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven.
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If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using
it again.
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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.
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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
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Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Alw ays rem o ve t he f ood to a suitable
container.
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Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous sit uations can result.
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Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils
designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended.
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Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting.
Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the
temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. When heating
liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverage s 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. To prevent this possib ility the following steps should be t aken:
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!
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Safety instructions when cooking with grill or
combination modes.
1.
The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling or convection
cooking.
2.
Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unlo ading the oven. Containers get very hot
in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turn-table and metal rack also get very
hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them.
3.
Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with metal components when loading or
unloading the oven. The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care when
attending food in the oven.
4.
Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use.
5.
Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The t op of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything
placed on it may be damaged by the heat.
6.
Preheat your oven only when using the Grill or Convection modes, never when using
microwave or combination modes (Microwave + Grill or Microwave + Convection)
It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door, or for misting to
occur on the door, or even for water droplets to appear below the door during
the cooking cycle. This is merely condensation from the heat of the food and
does not affect the safety of your oven. The door is not intended to seal the oven
cavity completely.
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Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may cause malfunctioning.
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Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can dam age t he unit. Stop the programme and check t he
utensil.
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Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents loc at ed on t he t op, rear, side and bottom
of the oven.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This oven is made for domestic use only.
Unpacking
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any
missing parts must be reported immediately to the ret ailer. The 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, leve l surface. The surface must be strong eno ugh t o
safely bear the weight (16 kg) of the oven, plus the cont ent s. 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 water can 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 place any
articles on the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during oper at ion, 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. Th is 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 possib le.
6.
If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least 5 cm from t he walls and 5 c m above the
microwave.
MPORTANT! The oven can be placed almost anyw here 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 suffic ient ventilation).
Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230 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 t he 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 non-
rewireable 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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The microwave oven and accessories
Name and function of parts
1.
Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven.
2.
Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation.
3.
Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking.
4.
Latch hook and safety interlock system.
5.
Control panel.
6.
Drive shaft for turntable.
7.
Grill
8.
Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass. Food in a suitable container is placed
on this tray for cooking. Do not use the oven without the turntable.
9.
Turntable support. Place the support on the floor of the cooking chamber to support
the turntable.
10.
Grilling racks, one high and one low, used for mo st cooking and browning/grilling.
IMPORTANT - Use either high or low grill rack only. Do not use both grill racks at the
same time.
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Control panel
1.
Display window - showing time of day, operating
mode and cooking time
2.
Automatic Programmes:
Ready Meals
Frozen Pizza
Potato Gratin
Chicken Pieces
Meat Chops
Grilled Fish
3.
Grill To select Grill or add Grill to Microwave
function.
4.
Auto Defrost by weight
5.
Power
6.
Setting Control Knob - to enter time and weight
or quantity
7.
Start - to start a desired programme or to enter
the Start + 1 Minute programme
8.
Pause/Clear - for interrupting or cancelling a
programme and for setting the child lock
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