MCD1753E MCD1763E GB MICROWAVE OVEN USER MANUAL 2
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Important safety instructions 3 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.
Important safety instructions 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.
Important safety instructions 5 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.
Important safety instructions 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. 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 15 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.
Appliance overview 7 APPLIANCE OVERVIEW Microwave oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 Grill heating element Front trim Oven lamp Control panel 14 Door opening button Waveguide cover Oven cavity Seal packing Door seals and sealing surfaces Fixing points (4 points) Ventilation openings Outer cover Rear cabinet Power supply cord Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 1 Turntable 2 Turntable support 3 Rack 4 4 fixing screws (not shown) • Place the turntable support in the seal pa
Appliance overview & Before first use Control panel 1 Digital display indicators Grill Auto defrost bread 1 Microwave Auto defrost 2 Dual Weight 3 4 5 Clock 6 Cooking stages 7 Plus/Minus 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AUTO COOK indicators AUTO COOK button AUTO DEFROST button POWER LEVEL button GRILL button TIMER/WEIGHT knob START/QUICK button STOP button DOOR OPENING button 8 9 10 BEFORE FIRST USE Setting the clock AUTO + AUTO The oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock.
AUTO + Before first use AUTO AUTO 9 Example: To set the clock to 23:30 (24 hour clock). 1. Plug in the oven. 2. The display will show: . 3. Press the START/QUICK button. The display will show: . 4. 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: Important: 1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise. 2.
Microwave cooking advice 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. Example: To set the child safety lock. 1. Press and hold the stop button for 5 seconds.
Microwave cooking advice 11 Cooking techniques Arrange Cover Pierce Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. E.g. Chicken drumsticks. Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode, e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
Microwave operation MICROWAVE OPERATION Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies from 15 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of cooking time as shown in the table. Cooking time 0-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-30 minutes 30-90 minutes Increasing unit 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto defrost feature), use 240 W.
Microwave operation Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 560 W microwave power. 1. Press the power level button twice. x2 2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti-clockwise until 2:30 is displayed. 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: Important: If the power level is not selected, HIGH/800 W is automatically set. Note: • When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically.
Microwave operation Add 30 seconds The START/QUICK button allows you to operate the two following functions: 1. Direct Start You can directly start cooking on 800 W/HIGH microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/QUICK button. x1 2. Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation. x1 Note: • You can also use +30 seconds during grill mode.
Microwave operation Note: To cancel PLUS/MINUS, press the power level key 3 times. If you select PLUS the display will show . If you select MINUS, the display will show . Grill & dual grill cooking The microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual grill (grill with microwave). Important: 1. The 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 does not indicate a fault with the oven.
Microwave operation Example: To cook grill skewers for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL (400 W). 1. Press the grill button 3 times. x3 2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/ anti-clockwise until 7:00 is displayed. 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: Multiple sequence cooking A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.
Microwave operation 17 3. Press the START/QUICK button. x1 4. Check the display: The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 560 W, and then for 5 minutes on Grill only. Auto cook & auto defrost operation AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 6 AUTO COOK and 2 AUTO DEFROST menus.
Microwave operation When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/QUICK button. At the end of the Auto cook time, the programme will automatically stop. The audible bell sounds and the cooking symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed.
Programme charts 19 PROGRAMME CHARTS Auto cook & auto defrost charts Auto cook Beverage (Tea/Coffee) Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Button Procedure 1-4 cups 1 cup = 200 ml • Place cup towards edge of turntable. x1 Boiled and jacket potatoes 0.1 - 0.8 kg (100 g) Bowl and lid Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar sized pieces. x2 Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them. • Put the boiled or jacket potatoes in a bowl.
Programme charts Auto defrost Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Meat, fish poultry 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100 g) Flan dish Button Procedure x1 (Whole fish, fish steaks, fish fillets, chicken legs, chicken breast, minced meat, steak, chops, burgers, sausages) Bread 0.1 - 1.0 kg (100 g) Flan dish x2 • Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. • When the audible bell sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.
Programme charts 21 Recipes for auto cook Grill skewers 1. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on 3 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, “Grill skewers”. 3 pieces 300 g 60 g 75 g 150 g 100 g 3 tbsp 2 tsp 1 tsp 1 tsp pork cutlets, cubed streaky bacon onions, quartered tomatoes, quartered green pepper, cubed oil paprika salt cayenne pepper worcester sauce Gratinated fish fillet, ‘Esterhazy’ 1.
Programme charts Spinach gratin 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 turntable and cook on AUTO COOK, “Gratin”. 6. After cooking, stand for 5-10 min. 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.
Programme charts Food/ Drink Soup / stew Vegetables Meat, 1 slice* Fish fillet* Cake, 1 slice Baby food, 1 jar Melting margarine or butter* Melting chocolate Quantity Setting Power -g/ml-Level- Time -Min- 23 Method 200 200 500 200 200 150 190 Micro Micro Micro Micro Micro Micro Micro 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 400 W 400 W 1-2 2-3 4-5 3-4 2-3 1/2 approx.
Programme charts Cooking, grilling & browning Food Quantity Setting Power -g-Level- Broccoli 500 Micro 800 W Peas 500 Micro 800 W Carrots 500 Micro 800 W Roasts (pork, veal, lamb) 1000 Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Dual Grill Grill Grill Grill Grill 800 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 800 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 560 W 400 W 400 W 1500 Roast beef (medium) 1000
Recipes 25 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.
Recipes Mushrooms with rosemary 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. 4-6 min. 800 W Leave to cool. 3. Heat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the bowl. 2-3 min. 800 W 4. Mix the remaining wine with the flour, stir into the hot liquid, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking. 1-2 min. 800 W 5.
Recipes 27 Sole fillets 1. Wash the fish and pat them dry. Remove any bones. 2. Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices. 3. Grease the dish with the butter. Place the fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with vegetable oil. 4. Sprinkle parsley over the fish, place the tomato 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. 16-19 min. 800 W After cooking, stand for approx.
Recipes Prawns with chilli 1. Wash the prawns. Cut each prawn into 2 or 3 pieces. Put the prawns into a bowl and add the wine. Cover and marinate. 2. Take the prawns out of the wine and coat them in cornflour. 3. Put oil, chives, chillies and ginger slices into a bowl, cover and cook. 2 min. 800 W 4. Add prawns to the bowl. Season with soy sauce, sugar and vinegar. Stir, cover and cook. 3-5 min. 800 W After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Recipes 29 Lasagne 1. Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic, minced beef and tomato puree. Season, cover and cook. 7-9 min. 800 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. Cover the pasta with sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook with the lid on. 15-17 min.
Recipes Pears in chocolate sauce 1. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, pear liqueur and the water into the bowl, stir, cover and cook. 1-2 min. 800 W 2. Place the pears in the liquid, cover and cook. 9-11 min. 800 W Take the pears out of the cooking liquid, and place in the refrigerator. 3. Put 50 ml of the cooking liquid into the small bowl. Add the chocolate and crème fraiche, cover and cook. 2-3 min. 800 W 4. Stir the sauce well, pour over the pears to serve.
Care & cleaning 31 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.
What to do if . . . & Specifications WHAT TO DO IF . . . Problem The microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check if . . . • 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 • The door is properly closed. working ? • The door seals and their surfaces are clean. • The START/QUICK-button has been pressed.
Installation 33 INSTALLATION The microwave can be fitted in position A, B C or D: Position Niche size W D H A B+C 560 x 550 x 360 462 x 300 x 350 462 x 300 x 360 560 x 300 x 350 560 x 300 x 360 462 x 500 x 350 462 x 500 x 360 560 x 500 x 350 560 x 500 x 360 D Position A Position B Position C Position D E D Conventional oven Measurements in (mm) Installing the appliance 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2.
Installation Important: Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. 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. Safe use of the appliance If fitting the microwave in position B or C (see diagram on page 33): • The cupboard must be a minimum of 500 mm (E) above the worktop and must not be installed directly above a hob.
Installation 35 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.
Environmental information ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk. Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled.
Service & spare parts 37 SERVICE & SPARE PARTS If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08445 616 616 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at: www.serviceforce.co.
Guarantee information GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions • • • • • • We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating
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