Aeg-electrolux MC 1762 EM, MC 1752 EM User Manual
MC1752E / MC1762E
User Manual Microwave Oven
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Dear Customer
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instructions carefully.
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Contents
Important safety instructions 3
Appliance overview 7
Before first use 8
Microwave cooking advice 10
Microwave operation 12
Programme charts 18
Recipes 22
Care & cleaning 26
What to do if . . . 27
Specifications 27
Installation 28
Environmental information 31
Service & spare parts 32
Guarantee information 33
Important safety instructions
Important safety instructions: Read carefully and
keep for future reference
To avoid the danger of fire
TThhee mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveenn sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee lleefftt uunnaatttteennddeedd dduurriinngg ooppeerraattiioonn..
PPoowweerr lleevveellss tthhaatt aarree ttoooo hhiigghh oorr ccooookkiinngg ttiimmeess tthhaatt aarree ttoooo lloonngg mmaayy oovveerrhheeaatt ffooooddss
rreessuullttiinngg iinn aa ffiirree..
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in
an emergency.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
IIff ffoooodd bbeeiinngg hheeaatteedd bbeeggiinnss ttoo ssmmookkee,, DDOO NNOOTT OOPPEENN TTHHEE DDOOOORR.. TTuurrnn ooffff aanndd uunnpplluugg tthhee
oovveenn aanndd wwaaiitt uunnttiill tthhee ffoooodd hhaass ssttooppppeedd ssmmookkiinngg.. OOppeenniinngg tthhee ddoooorr wwhhiillee ffoooodd iiss
ssmmookkiinngg mmaayy ccaauussee aa ffiirree..
OOnnllyy uussee mmiiccrroowwaavvee--ssaaffee ccoonnttaaiinneerrss aanndd uutteennssiillss..
DDoo nnoott lleeaavvee tthhee oovveenn uunnaatttteennddeedd wwhheenn uussiinngg ddiissppoossaabbllee ppllaassttiicc,, ppaappeerr oorr ootthheerr
ccoommbbuussttiibbllee ffoooodd ccoonnttaaiinneerrss..
CClleeaann tthhee wwaavveegguuiiddee ccoovveerr,, tthhee oovveenn ccaavviittyy,, tthhee ttuurrnnttaabbllee aanndd ttuurrnnttaabbllee ssuuppppoorrtt aafftteerr uussee..
TThheessee mmuusstt bbee ddrryy aanndd ffrreeee ffrroomm ggrreeaassee.. BBuuiilltt--uupp ggrreeaassee mmaayy oovveerrhheeaatt aanndd bbeeggiinn ttoo
ssmmookkee oorr ccaattcchh ffiirree..
Do not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings. Do not block the
ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic
surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot be
controlled and the oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, only use special microwave popcorn makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in this operation manual.
3Important safety instructions
To avoid the possibility of injury
WWaarrnniinngg!!
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before
use:
a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and door safety latches; check to make sure they are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they have not been damaged.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are not damaged.
4 Important safety instructions
NNeevveerr aaddjjuusstt,, rreeppaaiirr oorr mmooddiiffyy tthhee oovveenn yyoouurrsseellff.. IItt iiss hhaazzaarrddoouuss ffoorr aannyyoonnee ootthheerr tthhaann aa
ccoommppeetteenntt ppeerrssoonn ttoo ccaarrrryy oouutt aannyy sseerrvviiccee oorr rreeppaaiirr ooppeerraattiioonn wwhhiicchh iinnvvoollvveess tthhee rreemmoovvaall
ooff aa ccoovveerr wwhhiicchh ggiivveess pprrootteeccttiioonn aaggaaiinnsstt eexxppoossuurree ttoo mmiiccrroowwaavvee eenneerrggyy..
Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces.
DDoo nnoott aallllooww ggrreeaassee oorr ddiirrtt ttoo bbuuiilldd uupp oonn tthhee ddoooorr sseeaallss aanndd aaddjjaacceenntt ppaarrttss.. FFoollllooww
iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss ffoorr ““CCaarree && cclleeaanniinngg””.. FFaaiilluurree ttoo mmaaiinnttaaiinn tthhee oovveenn iinn aa cclleeaann ccoonnddiittiioonn ccoouulldd
lleeaadd ttoo aa ddeetteerriioorraattiioonn ooff tthhee ssuurrffaaccee tthhaatt ccoouulldd aaddvveerrsseellyy aaffffeecctt tthhee lliiffee ooff tthhee aapppplliiaannccee
aanndd ppoossssiibbllyy rreessuulltt iinn aa hhaazzaarrddoouuss ssiittuuaattiioonn..
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the
pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the
event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately and call your local Service Force
Centre.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air
vent area at the top rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by
Service Force to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or contact your local
Service Force Centre.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised Service Force technician.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling:
WWaarrnniinngg!!
LLiiqquuiiddss aanndd ootthheerr ffooooddss mmuusstt nnoott bbee hheeaatteedd iinn sseeaalleedd ccoonnttaaiinneerrss ssiinnccee tthheeyy aarree lliiaabbllee ttoo
eexxppllooddee..
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can
explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-mouthed container to allow bubbles to
escape.
MMiiccrroowwaavvee hheeaattiinngg ooff bbeevveerraaggeess ccaann rreessuulltt iinn ddeellaayyeedd eerruuppttiivvee bbooiilliinngg,, tthheerreeffoorree ccaarree hhaass
ttoo bbee ttaakkeenn wwhheenn hhaannddlliinngg tthhee ccoonnttaaiinneerr..
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent
delayed eruptive boiling.
5Important safety instructions
DDoo nnoott ccooookk eeggggss iinn tthheeiirr sshheellllss,, aanndd wwhhoollee hhaarrdd bbooiilleedd eeggggss sshhoouulldd nnoott bbee hheeaatteedd iinn
mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveennss ssiinnccee tthheeyy mmaayy eexxppllooddee eevveenn aafftteerr mmiiccrroowwaavvee ccooookkiinngg hhaass eennddeedd.. TToo
ccooookk oorr rreehheeaatt eeggggss wwhhiicchh hhaavvee nnoott bbeeeenn ssccrraammbblleedd oorr mmiixxeedd,, ppiieerrccee tthhee yyoollkkss aanndd tthhee
wwhhiitteess,, oorr tthhee eeggggss mmaayy eexxppllooddee.. SShheellll aanndd sslliiccee hhaarrdd bbooiilleedd eeggggss bbeeffoorree rreehheeaattiinngg tthheemm iinn
tthhee mmiiccrroowwaavvee oovveenn..
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may
explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns.
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and
hands to avoid steam burns.
TToo aavvooiidd bbuurrnnss,, aallwwaayyss tteesstt ffoooodd tteemmppeerraattuurree aanndd ssttiirr bbeeffoorree sseerrvviinngg aanndd ppaayy ssppeecciiaall
aatttteennttiioonn ttoo tthhee tteemmppeerraattuurree ooff ffoooodd aanndd ddrriinnkk ggiivveenn ttoo bbaabbiieess,, cchhiillddrreenn oorr tthhee eellddeerrllyy..
Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink;
always check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping steam
and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.
To avoid misuse by children
WWaarrnniinngg::
OOnnllyy aallllooww cchhiillddrreenn ttoo uussee tthhee oovveenn wwiitthhoouutt ssuuppeerrvviissiioonn wwhheenn aaddeeqquuaattee iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss hhaavvee
bbeeeenn ggiivveenn ssoo tthhaatt tthhee cchhiilldd iiss aabbllee ttoo uussee tthhee oovveenn iinn aa ssaaffee wwaayy aanndd uunnddeerrssttaannddss tthhee
hhaazzaarrddss ooff iimmpprrooppeerr uussee..
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful
removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating
materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
NNeevveerr mmooddiiffyy tthhee oovveenn iinn aannyy wwaayy..
TThhiiss oovveenn iiss ffoorr hhoommee ffoooodd pprreeppaarraattiioonn oonnllyy aanndd mmaayy oonnllyy bbee uusseedd ffoorr ccooookkiinngg ffoooodd.. IItt iiss nnoott
ssuuiittaabbllee ffoorr ccoommmmeerrcciiaall oorr llaabboorraattoorryy uussee..
6 Important safety instructions
To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage
Never operate the oven when it is empty.
When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant
insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and
turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions
must not be exceeded.
Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not
put cans in the oven.
Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the
oven without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.
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If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorised, qualified
electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or
personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals
and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave
leakage or a malfunction.
Appliance overview
Microwave oven & accessories
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1. Front trim
2. Oven lamp
3. Control panel
4. Door opening button
5. Waveguide cover
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6. Oven cavity
7. Seal packing
8. Door seals and sealing surfaces
9. Fixing points (4 points)
10. Ventilation openings
11. Outer cover
12. Rear cabinet
13. Power supply cord
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
(1) Turntable (2) Turntable support
(3) 4 fixing screws (not shown)
• Place the turntable support in the seal packing
on the floor of the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the turntable
support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
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When you order accessories, please mention two
items: part name and model name to your dealer
or local Service Force Centre.
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8 Appliance overview & Before first use
Control panel
1 Digital display indicators
Microwave
Clock
Cooking stages
Plus/Minus
2 AUTO COOK indicators
3 AUTO COOK button
4 AUTO DEFROST button
5 POWER LEVEL button
6 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
7 START/QUICK button
8 STOP button
9 DOOR OPENING button
Before first use
Auto defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
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Econ mode
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes on.
4. Close the door and ‘Econ’ will be displayed.
5. The display will count down from 3:00 to zero.
6. When zero is reached, the oven goes into ‘Econ’ mode and the display goes blank.
7. To cancel ‘Econ’ mode, set the clock.
8. To set ‘Econ’ mode when the clock is set, open the door, press start for 5 seconds, press
stop then close the door.
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Setting the clock
The oven has a 12 hour clock.
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To set the clock to 11:30.
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes on.
4. Whilst the door is open, rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
5. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the minutes.
6. Press the START/QUICK button.
7. Check the display:
8. Close the door.
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1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. ENERGY SAVE mode cannot be set if the clock is set.
Adjusting the time when the clock is set or oven is in
‘Econ’ mode
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1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/QUICK button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. Rotate
3. Press the START/QUICK button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
4. Press the START/QUICK button once.
5. Check the display:
To set the clock to 12:45.
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour.
the minutes.
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.
10 Microwave cooking advice
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Child safety lock
The oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by
a child. When the lock has been set, no part of the microwave will operate until the
lock feature has been cancelled.
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To set the child safety lock.
1. Press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds.
The oven will beep twice and ‘LOC’ will be displayed:
Note:
• To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold the stop button for 5
seconds, the oven will beep twice and the time of day will be displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the clock is not set.
Microwave cooking advice
Microwave cooking
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass
through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable
cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones as the food in the corners tends to
overcook.
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Food characteristics
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care
Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as
Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases.
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook
Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will
of food take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with fillings, e.g. jam
should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
E.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave
cooking.
doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
11Microwave cooking advice
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. E.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and
rearrange rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be shielded with
reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode, e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken,
Sausages.
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after cooking has ended, e.g. poached, hard boiled.
the food.
small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even
Microwave safe cookware
Cookware Microwave Comments
Aluminium foil / // Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
foil containers overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing
Browning dishes Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed
China and ceramics
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ® Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if
Metal It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using micro-
Plastic / polystyrene Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at
e.g. fast food containers high temperatures.
Cling film Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
Freezer / roasting bags Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for
Paper - plates cups Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as
and kitchen paper overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating
containers may cause fire.
Recycled paper May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
and newspaper to fire.
safe
may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by
the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
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Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
heated suddenly.
wave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
escape.
microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
catch fire due to the metal arcing.
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