AEG MCD-274 User Manual

Microwave oven

900W

E

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.

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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.

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

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

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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...»

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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

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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

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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

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Important information

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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.

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Safety instructions

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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

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(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

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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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·W

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

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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

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· 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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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200°C

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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

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) - X X

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X suitable - non suitable

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) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration

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) does not include glaze containing metal

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) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer

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

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50mm200mm

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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.

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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.

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N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the
cord is earthed.

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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

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· 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

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Product Description

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A

B

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C

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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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The control panel

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1. Display window Ð showing

time of day and cooking time.

2.Quick Set Ð Clock, for setting

the clock.

3.Grill Ð 1300W.

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5
6

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4.Grill + Micro Ð 150W or 450W

Micro + Grill.

5.Auto Defrost – Auto Defrost

by weight.

6.Reduce Power Ð To reduce

power to desired microwave

power level.

7.Clear/Stop Ð Stop. For

interrupting or cancelling a

cooking programme.

8.Rotary Knob for setting time,

weight and AutoCook

programmes.

9.Start Ð Start, to start desired

programme.

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Product Description

Accessories

Turntable Installation

1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom.

2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram.
Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft.

Never place the turntable upside down.

• Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for
cooking.

• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise; this is normal.
Turntable

Turntable support

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Turntable shaft

Before using the appliance

Cleaning

Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface).
Before you first use the appliance, remove the turntable from the cooking
area. Wash the turntable in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe
clean the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth. Replace the turntable.

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Setting the clock

Example: 4:30 hrs

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power
resumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display r eset
to “

00:00

”.

This 12 hour digital clock allows you to set it from “

To set: 4:30 hrs

1. Touch Clock pad ”0:00” will flash in the display

2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”4:30” will flash in the display
the right until 4:30 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Clock pad ”4:30” will be indicated in the

display. Time of day is now set.

01:00

” to

12:59

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0«At a glance» operating instructions

Action

1. Press door open.

2. Place food on the turntable.

3. Shut the door.

4. Select according to the instructions
given in the following pages.

5. Press the START button

6. End of cooking sequence

• Press the clear/stop button once.
AND/OR Open the door by pressing
the door, e.g. for stirring

Comments

The door opens.

The door will click audibly when it is
properly shut. If the door is not shut
properly, the appliance will not function.

Turn the rotary knob clockwise to
increase and anti-clockwise to
decrease time/weight 1)

2)The appliance starts.
The display shows the selected cooking
time, counting down backwards in seconds.

The end of the cooking sequence is
indicated by an audible tone. The
appliance and the interior light will
switch off.

The appliance switches off. In the display
the two dots between the digits flash.
The selected settings remain.

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3

• Shut the door and press the START
button.

• Press the Clear/Stop button twice

1)

If the maximum cooking time setting “

00:00

shows “

2)

If the oven is not started within 4 minutes, the settings are

”

The remaining time counts down
automatically.

The running process is cancelled. The
appliance and the interior light will
switch off. Time of day is displayed.

60:00

” is exceeded the display

automatically cancelled; time of day appears in the display.

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Action

• Modify the selected cooking
time/weight: turn the rotary knob
clockwise or anticlockwise

• Modify the selected microwave
power. Press the REDUCE POWER
button.

• Operation of the grill by pressing
the GRILL button.

• Auto Defrost and Autocook
programmes.

1)

If the new selection reaches “

Comments

The cooking time/weight in the display
changes when turning the rotary

1)

knob

The new power setting is displayed
for 5 seconds. The cooking process
continues with the new power
setting.

The selected grill power level is
displayed. (Also see Microwave and
Grill cooking)

The display will change as described
in the Auto Defrost and Autocook
sections of these instructions.

00:00

” in the display, the cooking time is
over and an audible signal is heard. The appliance and the interior
light will switch off. During a cooking process the cooking time can
be increased to a maximum of 60 minutes.

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Modes of operation

The appliance features the following functions:

Kitchen timer

The kitchen timer can also be used as a general purpose
reminder. For example you could use it to set the time it
takes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob.

Microwave only

In this mode, microwaves generate heat directly in the food.
This mode is highly suitable for warming, for example, ready
cooked food and drinks, the defrosting of meat or
vegetables, and for cooking food like fish and vegetables.

Grilling

Heat is generated by a grilling element set in the roof of the
oven. This is particularly suitable for toasting and grilling e.g.
steaks and sausages.

Microwave and Grill cooking

The microwave mode can be used together with grilling.
Dishes will be cooked more quickly, whilst being crisp and
brown at the same time.

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Auto Defrost and Autocook programmes

Automatic programmes for defrosting and cooking a range of
popular foods are available. Select the programme (enter the
weight for autodefrost programmes) and the rest of the
programming is done automatically.

Child Safety Lock

This appliance has a safety feature which prevents the
accidental running of the oven by a child.

Manual Defrosting using 180W

For manual defrosting (without using Autodefrost features)
use 180W. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over
450g (1lb), the appliance may start on full power for 1 - 3
minutes, then be reduced to 180W until defrosting is
complete.

Kitchen Timer

Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes

11 times indicated in the display

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2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”

the right until 7:00 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Start pad ”4:30” will be indicated in the display.

7:00” will be indicated in the display

Time of day is now set.

Microwave Power cooking

• This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In
addition to the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power
from 10 levels, 90W to 900W for the foods that require slower cooking.

• Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power, as this is
the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of
the foods.

Example: To cook at highest power level, 900W for 2 minutes

1. Turn the Rotary knob to ”2:00” will be indicated in the display
the right until 2:00 is The microwave is preset for cooking at
indicated in the display highest power level.

2. Touch Start pad The microwave commences cooking,

cooking time will count down.

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Modes of Operation

Microwave power cooking

Example: To cook at 630W, power level 7, for 5 minutes

1. Touch Reduce Power pad ”P630” will be indicated in the display
4 times

2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”5:00” will be indicated in the display
the right until 5:00 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Start pad The microwave commences cooking,

cooking time will count down.

Microwave Power setting Guide

Notes on microwave power levels

The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for
during microwave operation :

900 Watt High, Max. power

- boiling liquids

- baking fish or vegetables

- preheating a browning dish

810 Watt Reheat

- baking cakes

- reheating precooked foods

450 Watt Simmer

- completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts.

- completing the cooking cycle of some
– casseroles and stews
– baked custards or cheese cakes

360 Watt Med. low

– completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and

stews

180 Watt Defrost

– thawing foods

90 Watt Keeping Warm

– keeping foods warm

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Grill cooking

• This method is ideal for toasting bread or muffins.

• Remember the oven will be hot. Place all food on the grilling rack.

• Grill cooking can be set to a maximum of 35 minutes

Example: To set the microwave to Grill for 15 minutes

1. Touch Grill pad “Grill” will be indicated in the display

2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”15:00” will be indicated in the display
the right until 15:00 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Start pad The microwave commences cooking,

cooking time will count down.

Microwave and Grill cooking

• This appliance offers a choice of two Grill and Micro settings

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Grill with micro 150W, touch twice
Grill with micro 450W, touch once

• This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and
convenience of a Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of
a Grill

Example: To set Microwave and Grill cooking, 450W for 10 minutes

1. Touch Grill+Micro pad once. “G450” will be indicated in the display

2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”10:00” will be indicated in the display
the right until 10:00 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Start pad Cooking time will count down.

NB: Check food frequently when grilling, especially when using the high grill

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rack.

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Modes of Operation

Autodefrost

• The Autodefrost by weight feature is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat,
poultry of fish.

Example: To defrost 400g of minced meat:

1. Touch Autodefrost pad “dEF3” will be indicated in the display

2. Turn the Rotary knob to ”0.4” will be indicated in the display
the right until 0.4 is
indicated in the display

3. Touch Start pad Defrost time will count down.

Defrosting Tips

1. It is better to underestimate defrosting
time if you are unsure. Food will
continue to defrost during the
standing time.

2. Separate food as soon as possible.

3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway
through the defrosting time.

4. Remove any thawed food as soon as
possible.

5. Remove or open any packaging before
defrosting.

Programme Min. weight Max. weight

Fish, def 1 0,1 kg 2,0 kg
Poultry, def 2 0,1 kg 3,0 kg
Meat, def 3 0,1 kg 2,0 kg

6. Place food in a larger container than
that which it was frozen in, this will
allow for easy stirring.

7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side
down and turn over halfway through
defrosting time. Delicate areas such as
wing tips can be shielded with small
pieces of smooth foil.

8. Standing time is very important,
particularly for large, dense foods
which cannot be stirred to ensure that
the centre is completely defrosted before
cooking.

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Autocook programmes

• The Autocook programmes allow you to simply and automatically cook a
range of popular foods.

• Operation is very easy. Simply touch the appropriate key the correct
amount of times (see directions below) and touch START.

• VERY IMPORTANT!
For best results, please follow the guidelines below:-

POPCORN, 100g:

1. Turn the Rotary knob to the left until “Popcorn”
flashes in the display.

2. Touch Start pad.
Cooking time will count down.

IMPORTANT

- Use prepacked room-temperature microwave popcorn.
– Place bag in the microwave according to the manufacturers directions.
– Pop only one bat at a time.
– After popping, open bag carefully, popcorn and steam are extremely hot.

– Do not reheat unpopped kernels or bag.
– Do not leave the microwave unattended while popping popcorn.

- Always follow the manufacturers instructions.

If pre-packaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do
not use the popcorn setting, or inadequate popping or a fire may occur.

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LIQUID, to reheat 250ml cups of liquid:

1. For one cup of liquid, turn the Rotary knob to the left
until “CUP1” lights up in the display
For two cups of liquid, turn the Rotary knob to the left
until “CUP2” lights up in the display

2. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

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Modes of Operation

Autocook programmes

SOUP, to reheat 250ml from fridge temperature:

SOUP, to reheat 250ml from fridge temperature:

1. Pour the soup into a suitable bowl.

2. Turn the Rotary knob to the left until “SOUP”
lights up in the display

3. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

PLATE OF FOOD, to reheat 225g - 400g “ready meal” or left overs:

1. To reheat a plate of food or pre-cooked“ready meal”,
225g - 300 G from fridge temperature,
turn the Rotary knob to the left.
“PLA1” will light up in the display

To reheat a plate of food or pre-cooked“ready meal”,
300g - 400 G from fridge temperature,
turn the Rotary knob to the left.
“PLA2” will light up in the display

To reheat a plate of food or pre-cooked“ready meal”,
300g - 400 G from frozen, turn the Rotary knob
to the left.
“PLA3” will light up in the display

.

2. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

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Autocook programmes

Example: To cook a “ready meal”, 350g from fridge temperature

1. Place the plate with food on the turntable.

2. Turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“PLA2” lights up in the display

3. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

BAKED POTATOES, To bake 1 - 3 potatoes, 215g - 240g

1. To bake one potato, turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“P01” lights up in the display

To bake two potatoes, turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“P02” lights up in the display

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To bake three potatoes, turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“P03” lights up in the display

2. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

PIZZA, To cook a 300g pizza, frozen or from fridge temperature

1. To cook a 300g pizza from frozen,
turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“Pi.F” (Pizza-Frozen) lights up in the display

To cook a 300g pizza from fridge temperature
turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“Pi.C” (Pizza-Chilled) lights up in the display.

2. Touch Start pad

Cooking time will count down.

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Modes of Operation

Autocook programmes

CHICKEN PIECES, To cook chicken pieces 300g - 350g from fridge temperature

1. Place the chicken pieces on the low rack provided

2. Turn the Rotary knob to the left until
“CHIC” lights up in the display

3. Touch Start pad
Cooking time will count down.

NB: There is a pause in the middle of the Autocook programme for Chicken pieces.

The display flashes “CHIC” and an audible tone will be heard.
Simply open the door, and turn the chicken pieces over to brown the other side.
Then close the door and touch “START”.
If you don’t open the door, the microwave proceeds automatically after a few
minutes.

Child Safety Lock

• This appliance has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running
of the oven by a child.

Example: To lock the microwave for unauthorised use.

1. Touch “GRILL+MICRO” pad once

GG445500

“

” will be indicated in the display

2. Touch CLEAR/STOP pad 5 times
“LOC” will be indicated in the display.
The microwave is now locked

To cancel Child Lock, simply repeat setting procedure, indicator “LOC”
disappears and time of day reappears.

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Defrosting instructions using 180W

Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the
“180W” power setting.

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Food (180W) Standing Preparation

Bread

Small loaf 8 -10 min 10 - 15 Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.

Sliced large loaf 10 - 13 min 10 Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.

2 slices 45 - 60 sec 5 Place on kitchen paper.
1 bread roll 45 - 60 sec 5 Place on kitchen paper.
2 bread rolls 1 - 1

Cakes and Pastry

Gateau 450g/1 lb 9 -10 min 15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Cheesecake 450g/1 lb 9 -10 min 15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Pie (cooked) 450g/1 lb 7 - 9 min 15 - 30 Remove from packaging, place on plate.

Butter

250g/8.8oz 3 - 4 min 5 - 10 If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place
(1 packet) on plate.

Fruit

225g/8oz 5 - 6 min 5 - 10 Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits

450g/1 lb 7 - 8 min 5 - 10 Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits

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time (mins)

Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

min 5 Place on kitchen paper.

Plated meal

400g/14oz 7 - 8 min 5 - 10 Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.

To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 3 - 4 minutes.

Vegetables - - It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before

cooking. All vegetables can be thawed and
cooked on HIGH.

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Cooking charts and tips

Grill cooking

Food QTY (Weight) Cooking Special notes

Toast 2 Slices 6 – 8
Cheese with Toast 4 slices 10 – 12 6 – 8 min. to toast. 3 – 5 min. with top
Bacon 4 (120 g) 10 – 12
Pizza with Topping 5 – 8
Pork Chops 2 (400 g) 30 – 35 Brush with oil. Season with salt, pepper

Beef Steaks 2 (400 g) 15 – 20 and paprika
Sausages 6 (300 g) 14 – 16

NOTE: Turn all foods except pizza, halfway through cooking time. Place dish

on turntable under the grill rack to catch any liquid.

NB: Check food frequently when grilling, especially when using the high

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grill rack.

time (mins)

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Microwave and grill cooking

Food QTY (Weight) Power Selector Cooking Special notes

position time (mins)

Bacon 4 (120 g) 150W 8 – 10

Roast Beef (Boned) 1000 g 450W 30 – 35 Brush with oil. Season with

salt and pepper. Allow 15 –

Roast Pork (Loin) 1000 g 450W 30 – 35 20 minutes standing time

after cooking

Pork Chops 2 (300 g) 150W 15 min Brush with oil. Season with

then turn salt, pepper and paprika.
over. Then

12 min.
grill only

Chicken, Halved 1000 g 150W 30 – 35 Brush with oil. Season with
lengthwise salt, pepper and paprika.

Legs 4 (500 g) 150W 22 – 25

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Hamburger Frozen 4 (200 g) 150W 12 – 15 Turn over after 7 – 8 min.

Fresh 4 (400 g) 150W 12 – 15

Sausages 12 (650 g) 150W 14 – 15

Fish Steak 2 (350 g) 150W 18 – 20 m Brush with oil, Season with salt

and pepper

Potato, Hash Brown 2 (150 g) 150W 12 – 14

Frozen

Ready Meal, Lasagne 400 g 450W 7 – 9

Potato Gratin 350 g 450W 6 – 9 min

NOTE:Use roasting rack on turntable for roast beef and pork. Shield thin

parts and edges. Place dish on turntable under grill rack to catch any
liquid. Turn halfway during cooking time, except for ready meal.

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Cooking Charts and Tips

Auto Defrost

STANDING

FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME

Beef

Cubed Remove any thawed cubes 10–15 min

and stir, ensuring that the
frozen cubes are around
the edge of the dish.

Minced Remove any thawed portions 5–10 min.

and turn over.

Beef Joint Place on an upturned saucer Remove foil from outer edges 30–40 min.

on a plate or on a but leave on thin areas.
microwaveproof rack. Turn over.
Shield thin areas and outer
edges with smooth pieces
of foil.

Steak If frozen in a block, separate Remove foil and turn over. 10–15 min.

as soon as possible. Shield
outer edges with smooth
pieces of foil.

Lamb

Cubed Place in an even layer in Remove any thawed cubes 10–15 min.

a shallow dish. and stir .Ensure that

the frozen cubes are around
the edge of the dish.

Chops/ If frozen in a block separate Remove foil and turn over. 10–15 min.
Cutlets as soon as possible. Arrange

chops so the thinner ends
are towards the centre
of the turntable. Shield
outer edges with smooth
pieces of foil.

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Auto Defrost

STANDING

FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME

Lamb

Lamb Joint Place on an upturned Remove foil and turn over. 30–40 min.

saucer on a plate or on
a microwaveproof rack.
Shield thin areas and
outer edges with smooth
pieces of foil.

Pork

Chops If frozen in a block, Turn over, shield outer 10–15 min

separate as soon as edges and thin ends
possible. Arrange with foil
chops so the thinner
ends are towards
the centre of the
turntable. Shield thin
areas and outer edges
with smooth pieces of
foil.

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Sausages If frozen in a block, Rearrange and remove 10–15 min.

separate as soon as any sausages that have
possible. Shield both thawed.
ends of the sausages
with smooth pieces
of foil.

Bacon Separate as soon as Separate. Remove any 5–10 min.

possible. Shield both thawed slices, arrange
ends of bacon with remaining slices in a
smooth pieces of foil. single layer and shield

both ends with smooth
pieces of foil.

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Auto Defrost

STANDING

FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME

Spareribs If frozen in a block, Remove foil. 10–15 min

separate as soon as Turn over, rearrange and
possible. Shield remove any thawed pieces.
both ends with smooth
pieces of foil.

Pork Joint Place on an upturned Remove foil and turn over. 30–40 min.

saucer on a plate or on
a microwaveproof rack.
Shield thin areas and
outer edges with smooth
pieces of foil.

Chicken

Whole Use an upturned saucer Remove foil from outer edges 30–40 min.

on a plate or a Turn over and shield warm.
microwaveproof rack. edges with foil.
Place chicken breast side
down. Shield wings, legs and
neck with smooth pieces
of foil.

Pieces Shield thin parts such as tips Remove foil 10–15 min.

with smooth pieces of foil. Turn over arrange so thicker
Arrange so thicker parts are parts are towards the outside
towards the outside of of the dish.
the dish

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Auto Defrost

STANDING
FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME
Turkey

Pieces Use a microwaveproof Remove foil. 10–15 min.

rack or shallow dish. Shield Turn over and shield any.
thin parts with smooth warm areas with foil.
pieces of foil. Arrange so
thicker parts are towards the
outside of the dish

Fish

Fillets Use a shallow dish or Remove foil, turn over, 5–10 min.

microwaveproof rack. rearrange and arrange.
Arrange fillets in an even tail ends under thicker .
layer. If frozen in a block, parts of fish
separate as soon as possible.
Shield tail and thin ends
with smooth pieces of foil

Steaks Use a shallow dish or Remove foil, turn over and 5–10 min.

microwaveproof rack. rearrange
Arrange steaks in an even
layer. If frozen in a block
separate as soon as possible.
Shield outer edges of steaks
with smooth pieces of foil

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Whole fish Use a shallow dish or Remove foil, turn over and 5–10 min.

microwaveproof rack. rearrange
If more than one fish,
arrange head to tail. Shield
ends with smooth pieces of
foil.

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Cooking Charts and Tips

Practical tips for use

General

·After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for a
few minutes to allow even heat distribution (standing time).

·Remove any aluminium foil or packaging containing metal before
preparing the food.

·Metal objects must be placed at least 2cm away from the
cooking space walls and door. Otherwise arcing can occur,
resulting in damage to the appliance.

·Check food frequently when grilling, especially when using the
high grill rack.

Cooking

–Whenever possible cook covered. Only pastry dishes with crust

should be cooked uncovered.

–Refrigerated or frozen food require longer cooking times.
–Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time.

–Cook soft vegetables such as carrots, peas and cauliflower with a little

water.

–Cook soft vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes

without liquid.

–Increase cooking time by approximately 50% for larger pieces.

Whenever possible, cut vegetables into equal-sized pieces.

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Defrosting of meat, poultry and fish

–Place frozen, unpacked meat on an inverted plate in a glass or

porcelain container, or use a sieve, so that the meat juice can drain.

–Halfway through defrosting, turn the food, dividing it where

possible and removing the pieces that have defrosted.

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Defrosting of butter, pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese

–Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust out-

side. This will give a more even result.

–Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or

accessories before defrosting

Defrosting of fruit and vegetables

– Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not be

fully defrosted in the appliance, but left to complete defrosting at
room temperature outside.

– Fruit and vegetables that are to be cooked immediately afterwards

can be cooked straight from frozen using a higher power level.

Ready made meals

– Ready made meals in metal packages or plastic containers with

metal lids should be heated or defrosted in your microwave oven
only if they are explicitly marked as being suitable for microwave
use. Please follow the operating instructions printed on the packages
(e.g. remove the metal lid and prick the plastic foil).

Tips on microwaving

You can’t find cooking details for
a specific quantity of food.

Base programming on a similar
type of food. Lengthen or shorten
the cooking time accordingly:

The food is too dry.

The food is not yet defrosted,
heated through or cooked on
completion of programme time.

The food is overcooked on the
outside and undercooked in the
middle on completion of cooking
time.

Double quantity = almost double
time
Half quantity = half time

Set a shorter cooking time or
reduce the microwave power
output.

Select a longer programme time
or a higher microwave power
setting. Note that larger food will
require a longer time.

Next time, try a lower power
setting for a longer time. Stir
liquids, such as soup, periodically.

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3 Cleaning and care

The Appliance Exterior

Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warm
detergent solution.
Do not use abrasive cleaning substances, strong detergents or coarse
abrasive cleaning materials.

Cooking area

The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as
you don't use scouring pads or rough abrasive materials. Use mild
dishwashing liquid to clean the interior.
The grill heating element is built into the appliance and cannot be
removed. The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while
the oven is in use. Wait until the cavity cools down and wipe off the
spattered oil before the oven is used again. Stained grills may cause
unpleasant odours and smoke.
You can neutralise odours inside the cooking area by boiling a cup of
water with a little lemon juice for a few minutes in your oven.
Through normal operation, liquid may evaporate and condensation
may occur. This is normal and is especially noticeable when the room
temperature is high and the humidity of the air is low. After
operation, be sure and wipe off the condensation with a soft cloth.

Turntable and Turntable support

Clean the turntable using washing-up liquid, or put it in the dishwasher.
Clean the turntable support with washing-up liquid.
This should be removed straight after each use and cleaned using
washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.

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Other accessories

The grill racks should be removed immediately after use and soaked
in an appropriate cleaning fluid. Food remains can then be removed
quite easily using a brush and ordinary washing up liquid.

What to do if...

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0

0

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..the microwave appliance is not working properly ?

Check that
–the fuses in the fuse box are working,

–there has not been a power outage.

-If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician.

...the microwave mode is not working ?

Check that
–the door is properly closed,
–the door seals and their surfaces are clean,

-the START-button has been pressed

...the turntable is not turning ?

Check that
–the turntable support is correctly connected to the drive,
–the ovenware does not extend beyond the turntable,
–food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing

it from rotating.

-there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.

...the microwave will not switch off ?

-Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.

-Contact your local Comet Service Centre.

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...the interior light is not working ?

-Call your local Comet Service Centre. The interior light bulb can be

exchanged only by trained AEG technicians.

...the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before ?

-Set a longer cooking time (double quantity = nearly double time) or
–if the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from time to time or
–set a higher power setting.

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Service Information

You can perform certain maintenance on your own; these operations
are listed in section «What to do if...». First verify the pr oblem, then look
it up in the section. If you do not find the solution therein, then please
contact your local Comet Service Centre.

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Technical Data

Overall dimension Width 520 mm

Cavity dimension Width 349 mm

Power source 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz
Fuse 13A

Power consumption 2750W
Power output 900W

Browner/Grill 1300W
Weight 22kg

UK

Depth 407 mm
Height 292 mm

Depth 350 mm
Height 198 mm

Volume 24 litre

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Comet After Sales Service

Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. microwave oven.
We are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble free

service to you, however, should you experience any faults with this
appliance please contact your local Comet Service Centre for help or
advice.

Our number can be found in your local telephone directory.

Metric/Imperial Weight Conversion Chart

Imperial to Metric

1 oz = 28.35 g
1 lb = 454 g

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Metric to Imperial

1 g = 0.0353 oz
1 kg = 2.20 lb