AEG MCD343EU-W, MCD343EU-M, MCD343EU-D, MCD343EU-B User Manual

ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
MICROMAT_DUO 343 E/U
Microwave Oven
Operating Instructions
START/QUICK
GRILL
PROGRAMME
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Printed on recycled paper-
AEG - putting words into action
Dear customer,
Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name.
Before using your AEG microwave oven for the first time, please read the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation and minimise unnecessary service calls.
Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions words such as «Warning», «Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.
Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when operating the 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 to 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What else to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation and Connection
Table top model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Built in model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Product Description
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dual function grill element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before using the appliance
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Microwave only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes on microwave power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Quick-START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Combined microwave and grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Minute timer with alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cooking charts and Tips
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cooking vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cooking fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Roasting and Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Combined Microwave and Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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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 can be recycled. The cardboar d is made fr om 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 . Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling the appliance.
Important information
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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 (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, disconnect the power supply and contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Never use the microwave oven if it is not 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 an AEG Service Force Centre. Repairs carried out by unqualified personnel can place the user in severe danger. In the case of any defect or breakdown, please therefore contact your local AEG approved retailer or the AEG Service Force Centre
• Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces be damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the AEG Service Force Centre.
• Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of parts. Special tools are required for this operation.
WARNING: This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
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.
Safety instructions
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Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
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 porcelain or ceramic crockery, or porous earthenware (e.g. on the handles or unglazed bases) in your microwave as these types of dishes can absorb moisture from the food as it is cooking. This can cause vapour pressure to build up which could shatter the dish.
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 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.
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Microwaves
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• 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 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!
Grill
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Suitable ovenware
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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.
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 crockery1)
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X made of fire/frost proof material (e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware
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Plastic, heat-resistant up to X - X 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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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 quantity/weight = nearly *double 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.
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Installation and Connection
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.
Table top model
A gap all around the oven is necessary in order to ensure perfect ventilation:
Above: 14 cm Behind: 10 cm Either side: 5 cm
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14 cm
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The oven should be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance. Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvres and that air may circulate freely around the oven.
Built-in model
To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the liftdoor. Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door.
Attention !
Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed. Such operation would damage your appliance and invalidate the guarantee.
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Installing and Connecting
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 (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 microwave oven away from sources of water and extreme heat, e.g. radiators and boilers. This appliance should not be installed next to a radiator or boiler as this can lead to the appliance malfunctioning
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. *
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 non earth protected power supply.
• Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply.
• This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a 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.
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Electrical connections
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.
• Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ”L” or coloured red.
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Product Description
The appliance
A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Grill F Turntable
START/QUICK
PROGRAMME
STOP
GRILL
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D
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CF
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