AEG MCD-274 User Manual

Microwave oven

900W

MCD_274

Operating instructions

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY

Dear customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name.

Before using your AEG microwave 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 troublefree 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 such as «Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.

Throughout the manual, this symbol assists you in the proper use of your appliance.

This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance.

The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hints for environmentally friendly use of your appliance.

In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in the section «What do do if...»

Contents

Important information

Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging

and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Instructions

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General operating instructions

Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

What else to look out for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation and Connection

Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Product Description

The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before using the appliance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Microwave Power cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Microwave Power setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Microwave and Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Autodefrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Autocook programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Defrosting instructions using 180W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Contents

Cooking charts and Tips

Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Microwave and Grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Comet

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Important information

Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances

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 childr en.

All packaging materials used are environment friendly and recyclable. 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 or returned to your electrical retailer, who may dispose of it for a small charge.

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.

·If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and disconnect the power supply. Never use the microwave oven if it is no longer 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 a fully qualified electrician, trained by the manufacturer. Repairs carried out by unqualified electricians can place the user in severe danger. In the case of any defect or breakdown, please therefore contact your local electrical dealer or the Comet Service Department directly.

·Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the Comet Service Centre or by an AEG-trained electrician.

·Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.

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ARNING : 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

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.

Microwaves

· 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 - with the risk of scalding the user.

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.

· 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/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 your microwave oven for the following :

· to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» 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.

· for crockery like porcelain, ceramics, or porous

earthenware (e.g. on the handles or unglazed bases) that can fill up with water. This can cause vapour pressure to build up during cooking which could shatter the dish.

Grill

• The viewing window heats up during grilling (and combination grilling and microwave cooking), so keep small children away from the appliance.

• To close the door when the viewing window is hot, press the on the lower right-hand side of the door.

• The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the shelf racks, the turntable and the anti-splash glass plate become very hot during all modes. You should therefore take care before touching anything. Take care not to be burned!

3 General operating instructions

Suitable ovenware

Ovenware material Mode of operation

Micro- Grill Combination wave

Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, X X X e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware)

Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - (e.g. table crockery

Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X made of fire/frost proof material (e.g. Arcoflam)

Ovenproof earthenware Plastic, heat-resistant up to X - X

200°C

) Paper, cardboard X - Cling film X - Microwave cling film X - Black-lacquered or silicone-

coated baking tins - - Roasting bag

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) X - X

) - X X

X suitable - non suitable

) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration

) does not include glaze containing metal

) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer

) do not use the grill shelf together with metal recipients.

50mm200mm

What 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 power = nearly half 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 heat itself 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.

Installation and Connection

Installation

A gap all around the oven is necessary in order to ensure perfect ventilation: 200 mm above the oven and any objects, 50mm on the sides and behind the oven.

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.

Installation and Connection

Installation

1. Remove any promotion label from the door.

2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (22 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 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 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 occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible.

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This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.

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 minimizes 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.

WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a nonearth 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 nonrewirable 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 nonrewirable 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.

Electrical connections

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

P0329

13 AMP

· WARNING!THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be

observed.

• If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

• Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.

IMPORTANT

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

GREEN ANDYELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE

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

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

• Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ”N” or coloured black.

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP FUSE

• Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ”L” or coloured red.

BROWN

BLUE

CORD CLAMP

Product Description

The appliance

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. 5 Safety interlock system. 6 Control panel. 7 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.

8 Turntable support. Place the support on the floor of the cooking

chamber to support the turntable.

9 Door open. A Browner/Grill element. B Grill rack used for most cooking and browning/grilling. C Drive shaft for turntable

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