AEG MICROMAT 153 E User Manual

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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH

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D-90327 Nürnberg

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8221911-90 -12/99 9861201

MICROMAT 153 E

Microwave Oven

Operating Instructions

PROGRAMME

STOP

START/QUICK

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT

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 minimize 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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
What else to look out for.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Installing and Connecting
Table top model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Built-in model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Product Description
The Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Before using the appliance
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Modes of operation
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Notes on power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Minute Timer with alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Cooking charts and Tips
Microwave tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
AEG Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29

Important information

iEcologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances

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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 children.

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All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled. 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 . Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling the appliance.

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Safety instructions

!General

•The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted.

•Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.

•To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use.

•Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials.

•If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed, disconnect the power supply and contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 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 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 electrical dealer 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

Microwaves

!• 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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iGeneral operating instructions

Suitable ovenware

Ovenware material		Mode of operation
		Defrosting	Heating	Cooking
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)1)
Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic		X	X	X
made of fire/frost proof material
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware 2)		X	X	X
Plastic, heat-resistant up to		X	X	X
200°C 3)
Paper, cardboard		X	-	-
Cling film		X	-	-
Microwave cling film 3)		X	X	X
Black-lacquered or silicone-coated		-	-	-
baking tins

X suitable	- non suitable

1) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration

2) does not include glaze containing metal

3) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer

iWhat 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 = 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.

Installing and Connecting

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.

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

Connect to a plug socket with protective earth contact and fused with a 10 A-L automatic device or a 10 A slow-blowing fuse.

12 cm

10	cm

5 cm

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.

Connect to a plug socket with protective earth contact and fused with a 10 A-L automatic device or 10 A slow-blowing fuse. When the oven is installed, there must be a possibility of disconnecting it from mains with a contact break of at least 3 mm on all poles.

A suitable size of LS-switch, or a melting or fly-out fuse, are suitable contact-brea- kers.

This appliance complies with the following EC Directives : 73/23/EEC of 10.02.1973 - Low voltage directive 89/336/EEC of 03.05.1089 (incl. Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Directive.

Microwave Power: 900 Watt

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Product Description
The appliance
	C		H	E
					A
					PROGRAMME
					STOP
					START/QUICK
	D	B	F	G	C
A Control panel
B Door seal
C Door latch and catch
D Viewing window
E	Turntable
F	Wheel support/roller ring
G Drive shaft
H Interior lighting
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