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
STOP
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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Contents
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.
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To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture
(condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry
after each use.
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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.
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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
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.
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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) - X X
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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
5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm
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.
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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 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
E
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CF
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