MCD266IE-M user manual

MCD2661E

Microwave oven

Operating instructions

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG-Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG-Electrolux brand name.

Before using your AEG-Electrolux 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.

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...»

Contents

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4

Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What are microwaves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9

Tips & advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 14

Microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Grill & dual grill cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Other convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19

Auto cook & defrost operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21

Auto cook & defrost charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 24

Recipes for auto cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 - 26

Cooking charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 28

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 - 33

Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Guarantee/Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

User Instructions & Installation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 - 39

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To avoid the danger of fire

The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

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.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT

OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking.

Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire.

Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils.

See Page 8 - 9.

Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food containers.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the turntable and turntable support after use. These must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

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.

To avoid the possibility of injury

WARNING:

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 safety door 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.

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts. Follow instructions for

“Care and Cleaning”, Page 34. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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:

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

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 widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

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.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.

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.

To avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies, children or the elderly.

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 and accessible parts that may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away to prevent them burning themselves.

Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO

COOK operation as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

To avoid misuse by children

Warning: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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

Never modify the oven in any way.

This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

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To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see page 17 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.

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.

Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL

GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation, because they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable.

NOTE:

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.

Oven & accessories

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1.

Grill heating element

2.

Front trim

3.

Oven lamp

4.

Control panel

5.

Door opening button

6.

Waveguide cover

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Oven cavity

8.

Seal packing

9.

Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Fixing points (4 points)

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cover

13. Rear cabinet

14. Power supply cord support clips

15. Power supply cord

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ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

(16) Turntable (17) Turntable support (18) High rack

(19) Low rack (20) 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.

NOTE: 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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Control panel

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1 Digital Display

2 Indicators

The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction.

When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation.

Stir

Turn over

Weight/power level

Grill

Microwave

Cooking in progress

3 TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob

4 AUTO COOK button

Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes.

5 AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button


6 AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 2 button


7 AUTO DEFROST button


8 COOKING MODE button

Press to select either microwave, grill or dual grill, or use to set the clock.

1. Press once to select microwave function.

2. Press twice to select the grill.

3. Press three times to select dual grill mode, microwave with grill.

9 START/QUICK button

10 STOP button

11 DOOR OPENING button

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Before operation

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

Using the STOP button

Use the STOP button to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

2. Press the STOP button, the display will show:

x1

3. To set the clock, see below.

4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 17 note 2).

Setting the clock

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the COOKING MODE button down for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button once more after

Step 1, in the example below will appear in the display.

To set the clock, follow the example below.

Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35.

1. Choose the clock function.

(12 hour clock.)

Choose the 24 hour clock.

x1 and hold for

3 secs.

2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob until the correct hour is displayed (23).

x1 and hold for 3 seconds

3. Press the COOKING

MODE button to change from hours to minutes.

x1

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the

TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER

knob until the correct minute is displayed (35).


MODE button to start the clock.

x1 x1

NOTES:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.

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What are microwaves?

What are microwaves?

Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves.

Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food. The friction this causes produces heat, which ensures that the food is defrosted, heated or cooked through.

The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that the microwaves penetrate the food from every direction. Energy is used to the full. In comparison, the energy from a conventional hob passes from the burner through the pan and so to the food.

This method wastes a great deal of energy.

The characteristics of microwaves

Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made of glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or paper. This is why the microwaves never make these materials hot.

Dishes become hot only because the food inside them is hot.

The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated.

Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of metal and so they are deflected. For this reason metal objects are not normally suitable for microwave cookery. There are exceptions where you can actually make use of the fact that the microwaves cannot pass through metal. If you cover food with aluminium foil at specific points while it is defrosting or cooking, you can prevent those parts from getting too warm, too hot, or overcooked. Please check out the advice given in the guide.

Suitable ovenware

Glass & ceramic glass

Heat-resistant glass utensils are very suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not, however, contain any metal (e.g. lead crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue finish).

Ceramics

Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed, since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat up and may make it shatter. If you are not certain whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out the utensil suitability test. (See page 9.)

Porcelain

Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal.

Plastic utensils

Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw, heat and cook food. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Paper utensils

Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Kitchen paper

can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs in short heating methods, e.g. of bread or products in bread crumbs. Insert the paper between the food and the revolving plate. The surface of the food will stay crispy and dry. Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will catch splashes.

Suitable ovenware

Microwave cling film

This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Roasting bags

Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string and pierce it several times with a fork. Non heat-resistant food wraps are not recommended for use in a microwave oven.

The right utensils for combined operation

For combined operation (Microwave + grill) and grill operation, you can use any heat-resistant accessories, e. g. porcelain, pottery, glass. It is possible to use metal accessories only for a simple grill operation.

Browning dish

A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned.

When using the browning dish a suitable insulator, e.g.

a porcelain plate, must be placed between the turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to adhere exactly to the pre-heating time given in the manufacturer's instructions. Excessive pre-heating can damage the turntable and the turntable stand or can trigger the safety-device which will switch off the oven.

Metal

Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food. There are, however, exceptions: small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings). Small metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of readycooked meals) can be used. They must, however, be small in relation to the food, e.g. aluminium containers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 filled with food.

It is recommended that you transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave. When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing.

NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL overlay, or metal parts such as screws, bands or handles.

Utensil suitability test

If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable for use in your microwave oven, carry out the following test: Place the utensil into the oven. Place a glass container filled with 150ml of water on or next to the utensil. Switch on the oven at 900W power for 1 to 2 minutes. If the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch, it is suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic utensil. It could melt.

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Tips & advice

Before you start...

To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven we have put together a few hints and tips for you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside.

Setting the cooking time

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generally much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob. So you will need to consult this book for the recommended cooking times. It is better to set shorter rather than longer cooking times. Always test the food after the cooking time has elapsed. It is better then to continue cooking it for a little longer, than to have overcooked food.

Starting temperature

Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times depend on the temperature of the food when you start. For example, deep frozen and refridgerated food will need longer than food that is at room temperature.

Standard storage temperaturs of food are assumed for re-heating and cooking times (refridgerator temperature of 5°C, Room temperature of approximately 20°C). For defrosting food a starting temperature of -18°C is assumed.

Cook popcorn only in special microwave safe containers. Refer exactly to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use a normal paper or glass container.

Do not cook eggs in the unbroken shells. Pressure builds up inside the shell and this may result in the egg exploding.

Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying inside the microwave oven. It is impossible to control the temperature of the oil and it may suddenly splash out of the pan.

Do not heat sealed containers such as jars or tins. The pressure inside the container could cause the container to explode. (The exception is when you are making preserves.)

Cooking times

All the times given in this book are guidelines, which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight and condition of the food (water or fat content etc.).

Salt, spices & herbs

Food cooked in your microwave retains its individual flavour better than it does when conventional preparation methods are used. For this reason you should use salt sparingly and normally add it only after cooking. Salt absorbs liquid and dries out the outer layer of food. Herbs and spices can be used as normal.

Types of use

Microwave: you can defrost frozen foods in a short time.

Combined operation: With the combination of microwave and grill you can cook and roast at the same time. Therefore, the advantages of these appliances will combine sensibly and mutually. The heat of the grill quickly seals the pores of the food and the microwave functions for a short time. The food keeps its moisture inside and is crispy on the outside.

Grill: Your oven is provided with a quartz grill, which you can also use without microwave operation like any other conventional grill.

Cooking test

The cooking status of meals can be tested as with conventional preparation:

• Food thermometer: Each food has a certain interior temperature at the end of the heating process. With a food thermometer you can determine whether the food is hot or cooked enough.

• Fork: You can check fish with a fork. If the fish meat is no longer clear and comes easily from the fishbones, it is. If it is over-cooked, it becomes tough and dry.

• Wooden skewer: Cakes and bread can be tested by inserting a wooden skewer. If the skewer remains clean and dry after pulling it out they are done.

Tips & advice

Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time

The internal temperature of food and drink can be ascertained with a food thermometer. The most important temperatures are specified in the temperature table.

Drink / Food Internal temperature once cooked

65-75oC

Internal temp.

after 10 - 15 mins standing time

Heating drinks

(Coffee, Water, Tea, etc.)

Heating Milk

Heating soup

Heating stew

Poultry

Lamb

Pink

Well done

Roast beef

Rare

Medium

Well done

Pork, Veal

60-65oC

75-80oC

75-80oC

80-85oC

70oC

75-80oC

50-55oC

60-65oC

75-80oC

80-85oC

85-90oC

70-75oC

80-85oC

55-60oC

65-70oC

80-85oC

80-85oC

Addition of water

Vegetables and other foods with a high water content can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of a little water. This ensures that many vitamins and minerals are preserved.

Food in skin or shells

Foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs, baked potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small wooden skewer. This will enable the steam which forms to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell.

Fatty foods

Fatty meat and layers of fat cook better than lean portions of meat. Before cooking, cover the fatty portions with a piece of aluminium foil or place the food with the fat side down.

Blanching vegetables

Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched.

This preserves the quality and flavour at their best.

Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250g of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover. Heat for 3-5 minutes. After blanching, immerse immediately in cold water to prevent further cooking and then allow to drain. Pack vegetables in an airtight container and freeze.

Preserving fruit and vegetables

Using the microwave for preserving is quick and easy.

There are preserving jars, rubber vacuum seals and suitable seals made of plastic available specially made for microwaves. The manufacturers will supply precise instructions for use.

Large & small quantities

Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to thaw, heat or cook. This means that small portions cook more quickly than larger ones. As a rule of thumb:

TWICE THE AMOUNT = ALMOST TWICE THE TIME

HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE TIME

Deep & shallow containers

Both containers have the same capacity, but the cooking time is longer for the deeper one. You should therefore choose as flat a container as possible with a large surface area. Only use deep containers for dishes where there is a danger of overcooking, e.g. for noodles, rice, milk etc.

Round & oval containers

Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers than in containers with corners, since the microwave energy concentrates in the corners and the food in these areas could become overcooked.

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Tips & advice

Covering

Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, microwave cling film or a cover. Foods which are to be crispy, e.g. roasts or chickens, should not be covered. As a general rule, whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven. Whatever would be uncovered in a conventional oven can also be left uncovered in a microwave oven.

Irregular shaped food

Place the thicker, more compacted end of the food pointing towards the outside. Place vegetables (such as broccoli) with the stalks pointing outward.

Stirring

Stirring the food is necessary, since the microwaves begin by heating the outer areas. The temperature is thereby equalised and the food heats up evenly.

Arrangemant of food

Place a number of individual portions, such as small pudding moulds, cups or potatoes in their jackets, in a circle on the turntable. Keep the portions at a distance from each other so that the microwave energy can reach the food from all sides.

Turning

Medium-sized items, such as hamburgers and steaks, should be turned over once during cooking, in order to shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts and chickens, must be turned, since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned.

Standing time

Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with microwaves. Almost all foods, which are thawed, heated or cooked in the microwave, require a certain amount of time to stand, during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed.

Heating

• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish.

• Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be covered.

• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

• When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

• If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

• The times are for food at a room temperature of

20°C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator should be increased slightly.

• After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2 minutes, so that the temperature inside the food can be evenly distributed (standing time).

• The times given are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight, water content, fat content or the result which you wish to achieve.

Defrosting

Your microwave is ideal for defrosting. Defrosting times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for defrosting.

Boxes & containers

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for defrosting and heating food, since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze

(down to approx. -40°C) as well as being heat-resistant

(up to approx. 220°C). You can therefore use the same container to freeze, defrost, heat and even cook the food, without having to transfer it.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil before defrosting. Defrosted or warm parts should likewise be covered with aluminium strips during defrosting. This stops the thin parts becoming too hot while thicker parts are still frozen.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather than one which is too high. By so doing you will ensure that the food defrosts evenly. If the microwave setting is too high, the surface of the food will already have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Turning/stirring

Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them.

Small amounts...

defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We recommend that you freeze portions which are as small as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily.

Foods requiring careful handling,

such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost completely at room temperature. By so doing you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the inside is still frozen.

Standing time

This is particularly important after defrosting food, as the defrosting process continues during this period. In the defrosting table you will find the standing times for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a longer standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or lengthen the standing time accordingly. At the end of the standing time you should process the food as soon as possible and not re-freeze it.

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Cooking fresh vegetables

• When buying vegetables try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes).

• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean them and only then weigh the required quantity for the recipe and chop them up.

• Season them as you would normally, but as a rule only add salt after cooking.

• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of vegetables.

Vegetables which are high in fibre require a little more water. You will find information about this in the table (see page 27).

• Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid.

Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave cling film without adding water.

• After half the cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over.

• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature disperses evenly (standing time).

• The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight, initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetable in question. The fresher the vegetables, the shorter the cooking times.

Cooking meat, fish & poultry

• When buying food items, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensure that they are cooked properly.

• Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper. Then continue as normal.

• Beef should be well hung and have little gristle.

• Even though the pieces may be of a similar size, cooking results may vary. This is due, amongst other things, to the kind of food, variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking.

• Turn large pieces of meat, fish or poultry half way through the cooking time, so that they are cooked evenly from all sides.

• After cooking cover roasts with aluminium foil and allow them to stand for approx. 10 minutes

(standing time). During this period the roast carries on cooking and the liquid is evenly distributed, so that when it is carved a minimum amount of juice is lost.

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Defrosting & cooking

Deep-frozen dishes can be defrosted and cooked at the same time in one process in your microwave. You will find some examples in the table. Do take note, however, of the general advice given on "heating" and

"defrosting" food.

Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging when preparing deep- frozen dishes. These usually contain precise cooking times and offer advice on preparation.

Microwave power levels

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:

450 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.

630 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.

At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

270 W (Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

90 W For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

W = WATT

To set the microwave power level:

Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time.

Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).

To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached.

Press the START/QUICK button.

NOTE: If the power level is not selected, 900 W is automatically set.

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Microwave cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.

(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.

Cooking time

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-30 minutes

30-90 minutes

Increasing unit

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630W microwave power.

1. Enter desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER

knob clockwise.

2. Choose desired cooking mode by pressing

COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).

3. Choose desired power by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise.

4. Press START/QUICK button once to begin cooking.

x1 x1

Check the display.

NOTE:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically.

The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK button is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the COOKING MODE button.

As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button, the power level will be displayed.

3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

If you rotate the knob counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Grill & dual grill cooking

This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave).

1. GRILL ONLY COOKING

This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food.

Example: To make toast for 4 minutes.

1. Enter desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob.

2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the

COOKING MODE button twice. (Grill only.)

3. Press the START/QUICK button once to begin cooking.

x2 x1


NOTES:

1. The high or the low rack is recommended for grilling.

2. You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and not a sign that the oven is out of order.

To avoid this problem, when first using the oven, operate the grill without food for 20 minutes.

2. DUAL GRILL COOKING

This mode uses a combination of Grill power and Microwave power (90W to 630W).

The microwave power level is preset to 270W.

Example: To cook grill skewers (see recipe on page 26) for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL (450W).

1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/


2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING

MODE button three times (Dual Grill).

3. Rotate the TIMER/

WEIGHT/POWER knob to the desired microwave power level.

4. Press the

START/QUICK

button once to begin cooking.

x3 x1


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Other convenient functions

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL

GRILL.

Example:

To cook: 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1)

5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the desired

2. Choose the desired

3. Enter the desired power cooking time by cooking mode by pressing level by rotating TIMER/ rotating TIMER/

COOKING MODE button


WEIGHT/POWER

once (microwave only).

knob.


MODE button before programming Stage 2.

x1 x1


STAGE 2

5. Enter desired time by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob.

6. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING

MODE button twice (Grill only).

7. Press START/QUICK button once to begin cooking.

x2 x1


(The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 630 W, and then for 5 minutes on Grill only.)

NOTE: If you set any programme after setting GRILL mode, omit the steps 3 and 4.

If you press the COOKING MODE button continually after setting GRILL mode, the GRILL mode will be changed to the DUAL GRILL mode automatically.

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Example:

To cook 1.0 kg Courgette & Noodle Gratin (see recipe on page 32).

1. 18 minute at 900 W.

2. 7 minutes Dual Grill at 630 W.

Other convenient functions

2. QUICK START FUNCTION

The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions:

a. Direct start

You can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the

START/QUICK button.

NOTE:

To avoid the misuse by children the START/QUICK button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.

b. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking for multiples of 30 seconds if the START/QUICK button is pressed while the oven is in operation.

3. TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL

To check the microwave power level during cooking press the COOKING MODE button.

x1

As long as your finger is touching the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed.

The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.

4. SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds.

TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION

1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds.

x1 for 3 seconds

The display will show:

x1 for 3 seconds

The display will show the time of day, if set.

NOTE: When Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button.

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Auto cook & auto defrost operation

AUTOCOOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 2 AUTOCOOK, 6 AUTOCOOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus.

What you need to know when using this automatic function:

1a.

Menu number

For example:

1a. AUTO COOK: The AUTO COOK button has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK button once, the display will appear as shown.

x1

Menu number

1b. AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: The AUTO COOK PLUS

GRILL 1 button has two menus. Press the AUTO

COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button once, the display will appear as shown.

1b.

1c. AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2: The AUTO COOK PLUS

GRILL 2 button has four menus. Press the AUTO

COOK PLUS GRILL 2 button once, the display will appear as shown.

1c.

1d. AUTO DEFROST: The AUTO DEFROST button has four menus. Press the AUTO DEFROST button once, the display will appear as shown.

1d.

x1 x1

Menu number

Menu number

x1

The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO DEFROST or desired AUTO COOK button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 22 - 24 “AUTO COOK & AUTO DEFROST charts”.

The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST button.

2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob until the desired weight/quantity is displayed.

• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container.

• For food weighing more or less than weights/ quantities given in the AUTOCOOK & AUTO DEFROST charts, use manual operation. For best results, follow the cooking charts on pages 27 -28.

3. To start cooking press START/QUICK button.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the

START/QUICK button.

2.

TIMER/WEIGHT/

POWER knob

3.

START/QUICK button

x1

The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the power level.

NOTE: If you use the ADD 30 SECONDS function during the cooking/defrosting, the food may be overcooked.

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Auto cook & auto defrost operation

Example 1 for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1:

To cook Gratinated Fish Fillet 1,5 kg using Auto Cook plus Grill 1 (A1-1).

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK PLUS

GRILL 1 button once.

2. Enter the weights by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob.

3. Press the START/QUICK button once.

x1 x1


Example 2 for AUTO DEFROST:

To defrost Steak 0,2 kg using Auto Defrost (Ad-1).

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button once.

2. Enter the weight by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob.

3. Press the START/QUICK button once.

x1 x1


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Auto cook & auto defrost charts

BUTTON x1

AUTO COOK WEIGHT (Increasing

Unit) / UTENSILS

PROCEDURE

AC-1 Cook

Chicken Pan with

Vegetables

0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)

Gratin dish and microwave cling film

• See recipe for “Chicken Pan with Vegetables” on page 25.

* Total weight of all ingredients.

AC-2 Cook

Mince and Onion

0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)

Casserole dish with lid

• See recipe for “Mince and Onion” on page 25.


x2

BUTTON AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1

A1-1 Cook

Gratinated Fish

Fillet

x1

WEIGHT (Increasing


0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)

Gratin dish

Low rack

PROCEDURE

• See recipes for “Gratinated Fish Fillet” on pages

25.


A1-2 Cook

Gratin

0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)

Gratin dish

Low rack

• See recipes for “Gratin” on page 26.


x2


PROCEDURE BUTTON x1

AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2

A2-1 Cook

French Fried

Potatoes

(Oven chips)

x2 x3 x4

A2-2 Cook

Grill Skewers

A2-3 Cook

Chicken Legs

Ingredients for 0,6 kg chicken legs:

1-2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika,

A2-4 Cook

Grilled Chicken



0,20 - 0,40 kg (50 g)

Flan dish

High rack

0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)

High rack

0,20 - 0,80 kg (50 g)

High rack

0,9 - 1,8 kg (100 g)

Low rack

• Place the frozen french fried potatoes in a flan dish.

• Place the dish on the high rack and cook.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, remove from the dish and put on a plate for serving.

(No standing time is necessary.)

IMPORTANT: The dish gets very hot during cooking. To avoid burning yourself, please use oven gloves to remove the flan dish from the oven.

• Prepare the grill skewers referring to the recipe on page 26.

• Place on the high rack and cook.

• When the audible signal sounds turn over.

• After cooking, remove and put on a plate for serving. (No standing time necessary.)

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken legs.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken legs.

• Put the chicken legs on the rack, skin side down, with the thin ends towards the centre.

• When audible signal sounds, turn the food over.

• After cooking, remove and stand for approx. 5 min.

• Mix the ingredients and spread on the chicken.

• Pierce the skin of the chicken.

• Put chicken breast side down in a flan dish.

• When audible signal sounds, turn over.

• After cooking, leave for approx. 3 min in the oven, remove and put on a plate for serving.

Ingredients for 1,2 kg grilled chicken:

2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper

Important: Chilled foods are cooked from 5 o

C, frozen foods are cooked from -18 o

C.

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BUTTON x1 x2 x3 x4

AUTO DEFROST

NO.

Ad-1 Defrost

Steak and Chops

Ad-2 Defrost

Minced Meat

Ad-3 Defrost

Cake

Ad-4 Defrost

Bread



0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

Flan dish

(See note below.)

0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

Flan dish

(See note below.)

0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g)

Plate

(See note below.)

0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)

Flan dish

(Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme.)

PROCEDURE

• Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.

• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10

- 15 min, until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place the block of minced meat in a flan dish in the centre of the oven.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.

• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and stand for 5 - 10 min, until thoroughly defrosted.

• Remove all packaging from the cake.

• Place directly on the turntable, or on a plate in the middle of the turntable.

• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar sized pieces keeping space between each piece and let stand for 15 - 60 min, until evenly defrosted.

• Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. For 1,0kg distribute directly on the turntable.

• When the audible signal sounds turn over, rearrange, and remove defrosted slices.

• After defrosting cover in aluminium foil and stand for 5-15 min, until thoroughly defrosted.

Important: Chilled foods are cooked from 5 o

C, frozen foods are cooked from -18 o

C.

IMPORTANT: Auto Defrost

1. Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.

2. Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.

3. After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.

4. The poultry should be processed immediately after defrosting.

5. Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy. For the best result, if the cream begins to soften rapidly, remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 - 30 minutes at room temperature.

Recipes for auto cook

CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (AC-1)

Spicy chicken fricassee

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

60 g

1

25 g

50 g

50 g

150 g

120 g

1

50 g

100 g

100 g

300 g

180 g long grain rice (parboiled)

1 sachet saffron

75 g onion (sliced)

150 g red pepper (in strips)

150 g leek (in strips)

450 g fillet of chicken breast (cubed) pepper, paprika powder

10 g 20 g 30 g butter or margarine

150 ml 300 ml 450 ml meat stock

1. Mix together the rice and saffron in a greased dish.

2. Add the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken. Season and place on top of the rice.

3. Put butter on the top.

4. Pour the stock over the chicken, cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK (AC-1) “Chicken pan with vegetables”.

5. After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min.

MINCE AND ONION (AC-2)

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

150 g

50 g

1/2

15 g

300 g

100 g

1

30 g

450 g minced meat (

1/2 beef,

1/2 pork)

150 g onion (finely chopped)

1

1/2

45 g egg white breadcrumbs salt and pepper

115 ml 230 ml 345 ml meat stock

20 g

65 g

40 g

125 g

60 g

190 g tomato purée potatoes (finely chopped)

65 g

1/2 tbsp

125 g

1 tbsp 1

190 g

1/2 carrots (finely chopped) tbsp chopped parsley

1. Mix together the minced meat, onion, egg and the breadcrumbs in a casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Mix the tomato purée into the meat stock.

3. Add the liquid, potatoes, carrots and parsley to the meat and stir well.

4. Cover and cook on AUTO COOK (AC-2) “Mince and onion”.

5. When the audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.

6. After cooking, stir and stand for approx. 5 min.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (A1-1)

Fish gratin Italian style

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

200 g

30 g

430 g

50 g

630 g fish fillet

1/2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1

1/2 tbsp anchovy butter

80 g Gouda (grated) salt and pepper

150 g 300 g 450 g fresh tomatoes

1 tbsp 1

1/2 tbsp 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs

100 g

1/2 tbsp

180 g

3/4 tbsp

280 g

1 tbsp

Mozarella

Basil (chopped)

GRATINATED FISH FILLET (A1-1)

Fish esterhazy

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

230 g

100 g

20 g

40 g

450 g

200 g

40 g

100 g

680 g fish fillet

300 g leeks (cut into rings)

60 g onion (finely sliced)

140 g carrot (grated)

10 g 10 g 20 g butter or margarine salt, pepper and nutmeg

1 tbsp 1

1/2 tbsp 2 tbsp lemon juice

50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche

50 g 100 g 150 g Gouda (grated)

1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and grease with anchovy butter.

2. Place in a gratin dish.

3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish.

4. Place the tomatoes on top of the cheese.

5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed herbs.

6. Drain the Mozarella, cut into slices and place on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil over the cheese.

7. Place the gratin dish on the low rack and cook on AUTO

COOK PLUS GRILL 1 (A1-1) “Gratinated fish fillet”.

8. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a casserole dish and mix well. Cook for 2-6 min on 900 W depending on weight.

2. Wash the fish, dry and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.

3. Mix the crème fraiche with the vegetables and season again.

4. Put half of the vegetables in a gratin dish. Place the fish on top and cover with the remaining vegetables.

5. Spread the Gouda over the top, place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 (A1-1),

“Gratinated fish fillet”.

6. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

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Recipes for auto cook

GRATIN (A1-2)

Spinach gratin

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

150 g

15 g

5 g

150 g

35 g

50 g

1

40 g

300 g

30 g

10 g

300 g

75 g

100 g

2

75 g

450 g leaf spinach (defrosted, drained)

45 g onion (finely chopped) salt, pepper, nutmeg

15 g butter or margarine

(to grease the dish)

450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

110 g cooked ham (diced)

150 g crème fraîche

3 eggs

115 g grated cheese

1.

Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

2.

Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the dish. The top layer should be spinach.

3.

Mix the eggs with crème fraiche, add salt and pepper and pour over the gratin.

4.

Cover the gratin with the grated cheese.

5.

Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS

GRILL 1 (A1-2), “Gratin”.

6.

After cooking, stand for 5-10 min.

GRATIN (A1-2)

Potato and courgette gratin

0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg

5 g

200 g

115 g

75 g

1

1/2

40 g

10 g

10 g

400 g

230 g

150 g

2

1

80 g

20 g


(to grease the dish)

600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)

345 g courgette (finely sliced)

225 g crème fraîche

3 eggs

2 clove of garlic (crushed) salt, pepper

120 g grated Gouda cheese

30 g sunflower kernel

1.

Grease the gratin dish and place alternate layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish.

2.

Mix the eggs with crème fraiche, season with salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the gratin.

3.

Sprinkle the Gouda cheese over the gratin.

4.

Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernels.

5.

Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK PLUS

GRILL 1 (A1-2), “Gratin”.

6.

After cooking, stand for 5-10 min.

GRILL SKEWERS (A2-2)

4 pieces

400 g pork cutlets, cubed

100 g smoked belly of porkstreaky bacon

100 g onions, quartered

250 g tomatoes, quartered

100 g green pepper, in eight pieces

2 tbsp oil

4 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp

1 tsp salt cayenne pepper worcester sauce

1. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on 4 wooden skewers.

2. Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the kebabs.

3. Place the kebabs on the rack and cook on AUTO COOK

PLUS GRILL 2 (A2-2), “Grill skewers”.

Cooking charts

tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon

Cup = cupful

KG = kilogram

ABBREVIATIONS USED

g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes

Food / Drink

Coffee, 1 cup

Milk, 1 cup

Water, 1 cup

6 cups

1 dish

One plate meal

(Vegetables, meat and trimmings)

Soup / Stew

Vegetables

Meat, 1 slice

1

Fish fillet

Cake, 1 slice

Baby food, 1 jar

Melting Margarine or Butter 1

Melting chocolate

TABLE: HEATING FOOD & DRINK

Quantity Setting Power

-g/ml-Level-

Time

-Min-

Method

200

200

500

200

200

150

190

150

150

150

900

1000

400

50

100

900 W approx. 1

900 W approx. 1

900 W approx. 2

900 W

900 W

8-10

9-11

900 W 4-6

900 W

900 W

1-2

2-3

900 W 3-5

900 W approx. 3

900 W

450 W 1

3-5

/

2

-1

450 W

1

/

2

-1

900 W

450 W

1 /

2

3-4 do not cover do not cover do not cover do not cover do not cover sprinkle some water onto the sauce, cover, stir halfway through heating cover, stir after heating if necessary add some water, cover, stir halfway through heating thinly spread sauce over the top, cover cover place in a flan dish transfer into a suitable microwaveable container, sfter heating stir well and test the temperature cover stir occasionally

1 from chilled

Vegetable

Broccoli

Peas

Carrots

Boiled potatoes

TABLE: COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES

Quantity Setting Power

-g-Level-

Time

-Min-

Method

500

500

500

500

900 W

900 W

900 W

900 W

6-8

6-8 cover, stir halfway through cooking cover, stir halfway through cooking

9-11 cut into rings, stir halfway through cooking

7-9 cut into large pieces of a similar size, add a little salt, cover, stir occasionally during cooking

Added water

-Tbsps/ml-

4-5 tbsp

4-5 tbsp

4-5 tbsp

150 ml

Food

TABLE: DEFROSTING

Quantity Power Time

-g-Setting- -Min-

Method Standing time

-Min-

Goulash

Sausages, 8 pieces

4 pieces

Chicken legs

Fish fillet

Bread rolls, 2 pieces

Cake, 1 piece

Fruit e.g. cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plums

500

600

300

200

400

80

150

250

270 W

270 W

270 W

270 W

270 W

270 W 1-1

1

/

2

270 W

270 W

8-9

6-8

3-5

3-4

5-7

1-3

3-5 stir halfway through defrosting place next to each other, turn over halfway through defrosting turn over halfway through defrosting turn over halfway through defrosting only partially defrost place in a flan dish spread out evenly, turn over halfway through defrosting

The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight of the foodstuffs.

15-30

5-10

5-10

10-15

5-10

-

5

5

27

28

Cooking charts

Food

Fish fillet

One Plate Meal

Broccoli

Peas

Mixed vegetables

TABLE: DEFROSTING AND COOKING

Quantity Power

-g-Setting-

300 900 W

400

300

300

500

900 W

900 W

900 W

900 W

Time Added water Method

-Min-tbsps-

9-11 cover

8-10

6-8

6-8

9-11

-

3-5

3-5

3-5 cover, stir after 6 minutes cover, stir halfway through cooking cover, stir halfway through cooking cover, stir halfway through cooking

Standing time

-Min-

1-2

2

2

2

2

Food

Roasts

(pork, veal, lamb)

Roast beef (medium)

Chicken

Chicken legs

Rump steaks

2 pieces, medium

TABLE: COOKING, GRILLING & BROWNING

Quantity Setting Power Time

-g-Level-Min-

Method

500 450 W 5-8

450 W 6-8*

450 W

450 W

5-8

4-5 season to taste, place on the low rack, turn over after *

1000

1500

1000

1500

1200

200

400

Browning of gratin dishes

Croque Monsieur 1 piece

4 pieces

450 W 16-18

450 W 5-7*

450 W 14-16

450 W 4-6

450 W 26-28

450 W 5-8*

450 W 26-28

450 W 4-5

630 W 5-8

630 W 8-10*

630 W 3-5

630 W 12-15

630 W 12-15*

630 W 4-6

900 W 9-11

630 W 5-7*

900 W 9-11

630 W 3-5

450 W 6-7*

4-6

11-12*

6-8

450 W

8-13

1

/

2

5-6

450 W 1 /

2

-1

5-6 season to taste, place on the low rack tun over after *

Standing time

-Min-

10 season to taste, place breast side down on the low rack, turn over after * season to taste, place skin side down on the high rack, turn over after * place on the high rack, turn over after *, season after grilling place gratin dish on the low rack.

Toast the bread and spread it with butter; top with a slice of cooked ham, a slice of pineapple and a slice of cheese.

10

10

10

10

3

3

Frozen Pizza place on the low rack 300

400

450 W

450 W

450 W

450 W

4-6

4-6

6-7

5-7

Recipes

All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of

4 servings - unless otherwise stated.

ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE

MICROWAVE OVEN

If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following:

Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this book.

Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups can be prepared in your microwave without any difficulty.

Foods which have little moisture, such as platters of food, should have the surface moistened prior to heating or cooking.

The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which are to be braised, should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the original recipe. If necessary, add more liquid during cooking.

The amount of fat to be added can be reduced considerably. A small amount of butter, margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour food. For this reason your microwave is excellent for preparing low-fat foods as part of a diet.

Onion soup

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

4 soup bowls (200 ml)

10 g

100 g butter or margarine onions, sliced

800 ml meat stock salt, pepper

2 slices bread

40 g grated cheese

1.

Grease the bowl, add the sliced onion, meat stock and the seasoning. Cover and cook.

9-11 min.

900 W

2.

Toast the slices of bread, cut them into cubes and divide them among the soup bowls. Pour the soup over the toast cubes and sprinkle on the cheese.

3.

Place the bowls on the turntable, and grill.

6-7 min.

Aubergines stuffed with minced meat


Shallow flan dish

(approx. 30 cm long)

Ingredients

250 g

200 g aubergines tomatoes

1 tbsp

100 g

4

200 g

2

2 tbsp

60 g olive oil to grease the dish onions, chopped mild green chillies, seeds removed minced beef garlic cloves, crushed parsley, chopped salt, pepper paprika

Feta cheese, cubed

1.

Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon to leave a shell about 1 cm thick. Dice the scooped-out flesh.

2.

Remove the skin from the tomatoes and chop.

3.

Grease the bottom of the bowl with the olive oil. Add the onions, cover and cook.

2 min.

900 W

4.

Cut the chillies into rings. Retain a third for the garnish.

Mix the minced meat with the diced aubergines, onions, tomatoes, chilli rings, garlic and parsley. Season to taste.

5.

Dry the aubergine halves. Fill with half of the mince mixture, spread the feta cheese on top, and then add the rest of the filling.

6.

Arrange the aubergine halves in the greased oven proof dish, place the dish on the low rack and cook.

11-13 min.

630 W

Garnish the aubergine halves with the chilli rings and continue cooking.

4-7 min.

630 W

After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.

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Recipes

Mushrooms with rosemary


Shallow round dish with lid

Ingredients

(approx. 22 cm diameter)

8 large mushrooms

(approx. 225 g), whole

20 g

50 g

50 g butter or margarine onion, finely chopped bacon, finely diced black pepper fresh rosemary, chopped

125 ml dry white wine

125 ml cream

20 g flour

Sole fillets

Utensils: Shallow oval oven dish with microwave cling film


Ingredients

400 g sole fillets

1

150 g lemon, whole tomatoes

10 g

1 tbsp

1 tbsp

4 tbsp

20 g butter vegetable oil parsley, chopped salt, pepper white wine butter or margarine

Tip: This recipe can also be used for Cod, Haddock,

Halibut, Mullet or Plaice

Fish fillet with cheese sauce


Shallow round gratin dish


Ingredients

800 g

2 tbsp fish fillets lemon juice

10 g

50 g

20 g salt butter or margarine onion, finely chopped flour

100 ml

1 tsp

100 g

2 tbsp white wine vegetable oil to grease the dish

Emmental cheese, grated parsley, chopped

1.

Remove the stalks from the mushrooms. Chop the stalks into small pieces.

2.

Grease the shallow dish. Add the onions, the diced bacon and the mushroom stalks. Season with pepper and rosemary, cover and cook.

3-5 min.

Leave to cool.

900 W

3.

Heat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the bowl.

1-3 min.

900 W

4.

Mix the remaining wine with the flour, stir into the hot liquid, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking.

approx. 1 min.

900 W

5.

Fill the mushrooms with the bacon mixture and put in shallow dish. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and cook on the rack.

6-8 min.

270 W


1.

Wash the fish and pat dry. Remove any bones.

2.

Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices.

3.

Grease the oven dish with butter. Place the fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with vegetable oil.

4.

Sprinkle parsley over the dish, place the tomatoe slices on top and season. Place the lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them.

5.

Place small pats of butter on top of the lemon, cover and cook.

11-13 min.

630 W


1.

Wash the fish, pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice. Rub with salt.

2.

Grease the bowl. Add the diced onion, cover and cook.

1-2 min.

900 W

3.

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and white wine and mix.

4.

Grease the gratin dish and place the fish in it. Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with cheese. Place on the rack and cook.

7-8 min.

450 W

14-16 min.

450 W


Recipes

Almond trout

Utensils: Shallow oval gratin dish


Ingredients

4 trout (200 g), trimmed

30 g

50 g

10 g juice of one lemon salt butter or margarine flour

50 g butter or margarine to grease the dish almond flakes

Zürich veal stew

Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity)

Ingredients

600 g veal fillet

10 g

50 g butter or margarine onion, finely chopped

100 ml white wine seasoned gravy browning, for approx. 1/2 l gravy

300 ml cream

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Veal cutlet with mozzarella

Utensils: Shallow square gratin dish with lid (approx. 25 cm long)

Ingredients

150 g Mozzarella cheese, sliced

500 g

4 tinned tomatoes, drained veal cutlets (600 g)

20 ml

2

20 g olive oil cloves of garlic, chopped capers oregano salt, pepper

1.

Wash and dry the trout and sprinkle with lemon juice. Rub salt to the interior and exterior of the fish and leave to stand for 15 min.

2.

Melt the butter.

1 min.

900 W

3.

Dry the fish, spread with butter and roll in the flour.

4.

Grease the dish. Put the trout in the dish and cook on the low rack. Two thirds through the cooking turn the trout and scatter the almonds over them.

15-18 min.

450 W


1.

Cut the veal into strips.

2.

Grease the dish with the butter. Put the meat and onion into the dish, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking.

6-9 min.

900 W

3.

Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream, stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally.

3-5 min.

900 W

4.

Stir the mixture after cooking, stand for approx. 5 min.

Garnish with parsley.

1.

Wash the veal, dry and beat flat. Place in the dish.

2.

Puree the tomatoes, add the garlic, oil, salt and pepper, capers and oregano and pour over the veal. Cover and cook.

15-19 min.

630 W

Turn the cutlets over.

3.

Place slices of mozzarella on each cutlet, season and cook uncovered on the high rack.

9-12 min.

630 W


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Recipes

Stuffed ham


Oval gratin dish (approx. 26 cm long)

Ingredients

150 g

150 g

50 g leaf spinach, chopped fromage frais, 20 % fat content

Emmental cheese, grated pepper, paprika

8 slices cooked ham (400 g)

125 ml water

125 ml cream

20 g flour

20 g

10 g butter or margarine butter or margarine to grease the dish

Lasagne

Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 I capacity)

Shallow square dish with lid

(approx. 20 x 20 x 6 cm)

Ingredients

300 g

50 g

50 g

1 tinned tomatoes ham, chopped onion, finely chopped clove of garlic, crushed

250 g

2 tbsp minced beef tomato puree salt, pepper

150 ml crème fraiche

100 ml

50 g

1 tsp

1 tsp milk

Parmesan cheese, grated mixed chopped herbs olive oil

1 tsp

125 g

1 tbsp vegetable oil to grease the dish lasagne verde

Parmesan cheese, grated

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Courgette and noodle gratin

Utensils: Gratin dish (approx. 26 cm long)

Ingredients

80 g macaroni, cooked

400 g

150 g tinned tomatoes, chopped onion, finely chopped basil, thyme, salt, pepper oil to grease the dish 1 tbsp

450 g

150 g

2

100 g courgettes, sliced sour cream eggs

Cheddar cheese, grated

1.

Mix the spinach with the cheese and fromage frais, season to taste.

2.

Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each slice of the cooked ham, and roll up. Secure the ham with a wooden skewer.

3.

Make a béchamel sauce; to do this, pour the water and cream into a bowl and heat.

2-4 min.

900 W

Mix the flour and butter to make a roux, add to the liquid, and whisk until disolved. Cover, cook until thick.

1-2 min.

900 W

Stir and taste.

4.

Place the sauce into the greased dish, place the filled rolls of ham into sauce and cook with lid.

10-12 min.

630 W


1.

Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic, minced beef and tomato puree. Season, cover and cook.

5-8 min.

900 W

2.

Mix the crème fraiche with the milk, Parmesan cheese, herbs, oil and spices.

3.

Grease the dish and cover the bottom with about 1/3 of the pasta. Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce. Repeat and finish with the remaining pasta on top. Cover the pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook with the lid on.

13-17 min.

630 W

After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min.

1.

Mix the tomatoes with the onions and season well. Add the macaroni. Pour the tomato sauce over the macaroni and spread the courgette slices on top.

2.

Beat the sour cream and the eggs and pour over the gratin.

Sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Place on the low rack and cook.

18-21 min.

900 W

7-8 min.

630 W

After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min.

Recipes

Pears in chocolate sauce


Bowl with lid (1 I capacity)

Ingredients

4 whole pears, peeled (600 g)

60 g

10 g sugar vanilla sugar

1 tbsp pear liqueur

150 ml water

130 g

100 g dark chocolate, chopped crème fraiche

1.

Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, pear liqueur and water into the bowl, stir, cover and cook.

1-2 min.

900 W

2.

Place the pears in the liquid, cover and cook.

5-8 min.

900 W

Take the pears out of the cooking liquid, and place in the refrigerator.

3.

Put 50 ml of the cooking liquid into the smaller bowl. Add the chocolate and crème fraiche, cover and cook.

2-3 min.

900 W

4.

Stir the sauce well, pour over the pears to serve.

Semolina pudding with raspberry sauce


Ingredients

500 ml milk

40 g

15 g

50 g

1 sugar chopped almonds semolina egg yolk

1 tbsp

1

250 g

50 ml

40 g water egg white raspberries water sugar

1.

Put the milk, sugar and almonds in the bowl, cover and cook.

3-5 min.

900 W

2.

Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook.

10-12 min.

270 W

3.

Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup, and stir into the hot mixture. Beat the egg white until it is stiff, and fold it into the mixture. Pour the pudding mixture into ramekins or small dishes.

4.

To make the sauce, wash the raspberries, dab them dry carefully, and place them in a bowl with the water and sugar. Cover and heat.

2-3 min.

900 W

5.

Purée the raspberries and serve either hot or cold with the semolina pudding.

Cheesecake

Utensils: Spring form tin


Ingredients

Base:

300 g flour

1 tbsp cocoa

10 g baking powder

150 g sugar

1 egg

10 g butter or margarine to grease the tin

Filling:


100 g sugar

10 g vanilla sugar

3 eggs

400 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content

40 g powdered vanilla pudding mix

1.

In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar.

2.

Add the egg and butter and mix in a food processor.

3.

Grease the tin. Roll out the dough and line the tin, leaving 2 cm around the edges to form a rim. Bake the pastry.

6-8 min.

630 W

4.

Whisk the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly whisk in the eggs. Add the fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding mix.

5.

Spread the mixture over the cheesecake base and cook.

15-19 min.

630 W

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Care & cleaning

CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN

CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH

CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE

OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN.

CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND

REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Oven exterior

The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel.

Control panel

Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel. Care should be taken when cleaning the control panel. Using a cloth dampened with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.

Oven Interior

1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed.

Do not remove the waveguide cover.

2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven.

3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.

4. Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill, refer to note 2 on page 17. Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke or a bad smell.

Turntable and turntable support

Remove the turntable and turntable support from the oven. Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable and the turntable support are dishwasher safe.

Door

To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and sealing surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Racks

These should be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and dried. The racks are dishwasher safe.

NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.

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What to do if...

... the microwave appliance is not working properly ?

Check that

- the fuses in the fuse box are working,

- there has not been a power outage.

- If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician.

... the microwave mode is not working ?

Check that

- the door is properly closed,

- the door seals and their surfaces are clean,

- the START/QUICK-button has been pressed.

... the turntable is not turning ?

Check that

- the turntable support is correctly connected to the drive,

- the ovenware does not extend beyond the turntable,

- food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing it from rotating.

- there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.

... the microwave will not switch off ?

- Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.

- Contact your local Service Force Centre.

... the interior light is not working ?

- Call your local Service Force Centre. The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by trained Service Force technicians.

... the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before ?

- Set a longer cooking time (double quantity

= nearly double time) or

- if the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from time to time or

- set a higher power setting.

NOTE: If you cook the food over the standard time with only the same cooking mode, the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will begin to light on and off.) After pausing for 90 seconds, full power can be reset.

Cooking Mode

Microwave (900 W)

Grill

Dual Grill

Standard time

20 minutes

30 minutes

Grill - 30 minutes

Reduced power level

Microwave - 630 W

Grill - 50%

Grill - 50%

Guarantee/Customer Service

EURO-LINE APPLIANCES

LENGTH OF WARRANTY:

TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY

from original date of purchase, including parts and labour, to the first purchaser of this appliance

EURO-LINE WILL PAY FOR:

Replacement parts and/or labour to repair defects in materials or workmanship.

Service must be provided by an authorized

Euro-Line company (unless advised otherwise).

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER COMMERCIAL USE.

The name Euro-Line Appliances, for service matters, incorporates work performed by authorized service agents or service companies.

EXCEPTIONS:

EURO-LINE APPLIANCES WILL NOT PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICE CALLS:

1. To install or correct the installation of an appliance

2. To instruct the use of an appliance.

3. To replace house fuses, re-set circuit breakers or correct house wiring.

4. To correct house plumbing.

5. To clean drains, filters or garbage disposers.

6. To repair an appliance if it fails due to misuse or abuse.

EURO-LINE APPLIANCES WILL NOT PAY WHEN THE FOLLOWING OCCURS:

1. Damage resulting from fires, acts of God, alteration, improper installation, or installation not in accordance with local building codes.

2. Pickup or delivery of major appliances requiring service. The appliances are designed to be repaired in the home. However, Euro-Line will not be responsible for travelling and labour costs if the customer lives in excess of 50 km/30 miles, or if the travel time is in excess of 30 minutes from the nearest service center. Any excess to this will not be covered by the warranty.

In no event, will Euro-Line be responsible for incidental or consequential damages.

For warranty service and parts, contact EURO-PARTS. Service will be provided during normal business hours. Should you have a service problem that is not resolved locally, contact:

For Service and Parts Contact:

EURO-PARTS, USA EURO-PARTS, CANADA

Tel: 1-800-561-4614 Tel: 1-800-678-8352

Fax: 1-519-528-5001 Fax: 1-519-528 5001

EURO-LINE APPLIANCES

1-800-421-6332

Tel. Direct: 1-905-829-3980

Fax: 1-905-829-3985

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User Instructions & Installation Manual

Service & Repair

To save you time and money please have the following information ready in case you have to call for service:

• Name of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance.

_______________________________________________

• Model number (shown on the rating plate)

_______________________________________________

• Serial number (shown on the rating plate)

_______________________________________________

• Date of purchase.

_______________________________________________

You should also retain the original purchase receipt to support any claim made under the warranty. (We suggest you staple the receipt to this page).

If service is required, contact the Service Center:

EURO-PARTS, CANADA

Tel: 1 800 678 8352

Fax: 1-519-528-500

EURO-PARTS, USA

Tel: 1-800-561-4614

Fax: 1-519-528-5001

DISTRIBUTED BY:

EURO-LINE APPLIANCES

2150 WINSTON PARK DRIVE, UNIT #20

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO

CANADA L6H 5V1

1-800-421-6332

Tel: 905-829-3980

Fax: 905-829-3985 www.euro-line-appliances.com

Specifications

AC Line Voltage

AC Power required:

Output power:

Microwave Frequency

Outside Dimensions

Cavity Dimensions

Oven Capacity

Turntable

Weight

Oven lamp

: 220 V, 60 Hz, single phase

Microwave

Grill

Microwave/Grill

: 1450 W

: 920 W

: 2290 W

Microwave

Grill

: 900 W (IEC 60705)

: 1000 W

: 2450 MHz * (Group 2 / Class B)

: 592 mm (W) x 388 mm (H) x 437 mm (D)

: 342 mm (W) x 207 mm (H) x 368 mm (D) **

: 26 litres **

: ø 325 mm, glass

: approx. 19 kg

: 25 W/240 - 250 V

* This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.

In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment.

Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food.

Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments.

** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Important information

Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances

Packaging materials

AEG-Electrolux 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.

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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Installation

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage.

2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven (position A) then use the mylar sheet provided.

a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of the unit.

b. Peel back the protective cover on the tape and fix to the rear of the shelf so that it covers the service gap. (See diagram.)

Mylar sheet

Intern al wid th

Conventional oven

Serv ice gap

3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard.

4. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning.

Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of

5 mm the frame (see diagram).

5. Fix the oven in position with the screws provided.

The fixing points are located on the top and bottom corners of the oven (see diagram, item 10, on page 5).

6. It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer’s installation instructions.

The microwave can be fitted in position A or B:

Chimney Chimney

Position A Position B

Conventional oven

POSITION

A

B

W

NICHE SIZE

D H

560 x 550 x 380

560 x 500 x 380

CHIMNEY

(min)

50

40

Gap Between

Cupboard & Ceiling

50

50

Measurements in (mm)

NOTE: Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor.

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Installation

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can

be unplugged easily in an emergency. Or it should be possible to isolate the oven from the supply by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.

• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).

When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 14, on page 5) and

(A) routed under the oven.

• Connect the appliance to a single phase 220 V/60 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket.

• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European country, the

supply voltage, current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply. The rating plate can be found on the inside face of the control panel.

• The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.

• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when the appliance is being installed.

• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.

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 AND YELLOW EARTH

BLUE

BROWN

NEUTRAL

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.

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP FUSE

BLUE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

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MCD266IE-M user manual

Microwave oven

Operating instructions

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying an AEG-Electrolux microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG-Electrolux brand name.

Before using your AEG-Electrolux 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.

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...»

Contents

Important safety instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

Oven & accessories

Control panel

Before operation

Using the STOP button

Setting the clock

What are microwaves?

What are microwaves?

The characteristics of microwaves

Suitable ovenware

Glass & ceramic glass

Ceramics

Porcelain

Plastic utensils

Paper utensils

Kitchen paper

Suitable ovenware

Microwave cling film

Roasting bags

The right utensils for combined operation

Browning dish

Metal

Utensil suitability test

Tips & advice

Before you start...

Setting the cooking time

Starting temperature

Cooking times

Salt, spices & herbs

Types of use

Cooking test

Tips & advice

Using a food thermometer to determine cooking time

Addition of water

Food in skin or shells

Fatty foods

Blanching vegetables

Preserving fruit and vegetables

Large & small quantities

Deep & shallow containers

Round & oval containers

Tips & advice

Covering

Irregular shaped food

Stirring

Arrangemant of food

Turning

Standing time

Heating

Defrosting

Boxes & containers

Covering

Correct setting

Turning/stirring

Small amounts...

Foods requiring careful handling,

Standing time

Cooking fresh vegetables

Cooking meat, fish & poultry

Defrosting & cooking

Microwave power levels

Microwave cooking

Grill & dual grill cooking