AEG MCD287S, MCD287 User Manual
Micromat_Duo 287
Microwave Oven
User Manual
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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Contents
Before using your microwave oven 4
Technical data
Safety instructions
– Utensil safety
– Testing suitability of Cookware
– Food safety
– Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill
– Installation
– Oven utensils and accessories guide
– Unpacking
How to operate your microwave oven
– Name and function of parts
– Turntable Installation
– Control panel
– Setting the Clock
– Child Safety Lock
– To Stop the Oven
– Switching the beeper off
– Quick Start
– Microwave Power setting Guide
– Microwave cooking
– Cooking with Grill
– Combination Cooking
– Automatic Defrost
– Automatic Reheat
Charts
– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill
– Recommendations for Cooking with
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Microwave and Grill
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– Recommendations for Manual Defrost
– Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
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– Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
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Microwave Hints
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Care and cleaning
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– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
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– Cleaning the interior
– Cleaning the Grill
– Cleaning the exterior
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven
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Thank you for having chosen a Electrolux product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven
very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some time to
learn all the new functions and features, but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
Read through the instruction manual carefully. In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux
Microwave Oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the
recommendations given.
Before using your Microwave Oven
Technical data
Overall dimension Weight
Width 519 mm
Depth 454 mm
Height 303 mm
Cavity d i m e n si on Fuse
Width 337 mm
Depth 341.5 mm
Height 254 mm
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17.3 kg
Volume
28 Litre
Power source
15A
Power consumption
Power output
Grill
1300W
230V, 50 Hz
900W
2800W
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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
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning 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.
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WARNING
or door seals are damaged, the microwave
must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a authorized service person.
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WARNING
except factory trained service 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. Doing so may cause exposure to
extremely high voltage.
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Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
‘installation instructions’ 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 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.
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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 microwave oven. These items can ignite.
Important Safety instructions.
READ CAREFU LL Y A N D K E E P F O R FU TURE REF ER EN CE
: If the door, hinges/latches
: It is hazardous for anyone
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Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
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WARNING
off or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use
water.
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WARNING
persons to use the microwave, without
supervision, when adequate instructions have
been given so that the child or infirm person is
able to use the microwave in a safe way and
understand the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
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Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-
ware utensils are excellent for use in the micro-
wave 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.
Testing suitability of cookware
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Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
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Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on
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, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are
great convenience utensils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb energy and
thus avoid the possibility of overheating or ignition.
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: If smoke is observed, switch
: Only allow children or infirm
(900W)
(100%) for
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Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers 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 foods reach high temperatures and could
melt some plastics.
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Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from
time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers.
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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 for 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 to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1
1/4”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
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8. Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure that
the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
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Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food 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 situations 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.
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WARNING
not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
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WARNING
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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WARNING
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.
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: Liquids or other foods must
: Microwave heating of
: When heating liquids, e.g.
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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.
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WARNING
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.
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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 damage the unit.
Stop the programme and check the utensil.
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Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
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commercial purposes.This oven is made for
domestic use only.
: Some products such as
: Do not use this oven for
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Safety instructions when
cooking with grill, combination modes.
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grill cooking.
2. 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 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 top
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, never
when using microwave or combination modes
(Microwave and Grill)
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: When the appliance is used
in combination mode, Children should only
use the oven under adult supervision due
to the temperature generated.
Keep these instructions!
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1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level
surface. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight (17 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.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
10 cm from the walls and 10 cm above the
microwave.
IMPORTANT!
anywhere 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 sufficient ventilation).
The oven can be placed almost
Installation.
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Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 230V, 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 the cord is earthed.
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This appliance must not be used on a non-
earth protected power supply. Contact an
electri ci a n i f y o u a re un ce r t a i n re g a r d in g
electrical connection of the oven or provision of
earth protection of the
supply.
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This appliance must be earthed. If this
appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable plug
for which your socket is unsuitable, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
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