AEG MCD2662EM User Manual

MCD2662

User manual Microwave Oven

Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality 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 plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Operating instructions 2

Safety information 2

General safety 2 Utensil safety 4 Food safety 4 Oven utensils and accessories guide 5 Safety instructions when cooking with grill and combination modes 5

Before first use 6

Economy mode 6 Setting the clock 6 Adjusting the time when the clock is set or oven is in ‘Econ’ mode 7 Using the STOP button 7 Child safety lock 7

Product description 8

Appliance 8 Accessories 9 Control panel 10

Operation 10

Microwave cooking 10 Manual defrosting 11 Microwave power levels 11 Kitchen timer 12

Quick start 12 Plus & minus 12 Grill & dual grill cooking 12 Grill only cooking 13 Dual grill cooking 13 Multiple sequence cooking 13 Auto cook & auto defrost operation 13 Auto Cook 14 Auto Defrost 14

Helpful hints and tips 15

Microwave hints 15 Microwave tips 15

Care and cleaning 16 Environment concerns 17

Installation instructions 17

Technical data 17 Installation 18

Installing the appliance 18 Connecting the appliance to the power supply 19 Electrical connections 19

Service information 20

Subject to change without notice

Operating instructions

Safety information

General safety

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Safety information

• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open.

• 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.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.

• 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.

WARNING!

If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a authorized service person.

WARNING!

It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service agent if service should be required.

• Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure to extremely high voltage.

• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with 'installation instructions' found in this manual.

• Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically 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.

• Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged.

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water.

• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwave 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.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

WARNING!

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use water.

WARNING!

The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.

• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may cause malfunctioning.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Safety information

• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.

WARNING!

Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This oven is made for domestic use only.

Utensil safety

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven. Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually occurs from use of metallic utensils. Continuous arcing, however, can damage the unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil. Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave oven. Although microwave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become hot as heat transfers from the food to the container. The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended.

Food safety

• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container.

• Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result.

• 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.

• Pierce foods with nonporous skins or membranes to prevent steam buildup and bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced.

• 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.

WARNING!

Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING!

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

WARNING!

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. 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.

Safety information

WARNING!

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 before removing cover.

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.

Oven utensils and accessories guide

A variety of Utensils and Materials maybe used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide.

: Utensils and accessories to use

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: Utensils and accessories to avoid

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Material Utensils Microwave

Ceramic & Glass Corning ware

Heat resistant glass ware

Glass ware with metal decora-

Lead crystal glass

China Without metal decoration

Pottery

Plastic Microwave oven heat proof

Plastic wrap

Metal Baking pan

Paper Cups, plates, towels

Waxed paper

Wood

1) Only if there is no metal trim.

2) Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.

3) Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

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Aluminium foil

Safety instructions when cooking with grill and combination modes

• The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grill cooking.

Before first use

• Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them.

• 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.

• Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use.

• Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it may be damaged by the heat.

• Preheat your oven only when using the Grill, never when using microwave or combination modes (Microwave and Grill)

WARNING!

When the appliance is used in combination mode, Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.

WARNING!

The temperature of accessible surface may be high when the appliance is operating.

Before first use

Economy 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. Example: To set the clock to 11:30.

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/+30 button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the

minutes.

6. Press the START/+30 button.

7. Close the door.

Before first use

• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.

• ENERGY SAVE mode cannot be set when the clock is set.

Adjusting the time when the clock is set or oven is in ‘Econ’ mode

Example: To set the clock to 12:45.

1. Open the door.

2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Rotate the

TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.

3. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the

minutes.

4. Press the START/+30 button.

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.

Example: To set the child safety lock.

1. Press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep twice and ‘LOC’ will

be displayed

• 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.

Product description

Appliance

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

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