. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page A MCD1751E / MCD1761E Microwave oven with grill Operating instructions PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page B 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.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 1 Contents Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before operation . . .
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 2 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.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 3 Important safety instructions 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.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 4 Important safety instructions 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.
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2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 6 Control panel 1 2 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 7 Before operation Using the STOP button Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 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 15, note 2).
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 8 What are microwaves? Microwaves are generated in the microwave oven by a magnetron and cause the water molecules in the food to oscillate. Heat is generated by the friction which is caused, with the result that the food is thawed, heated or cooked. Suitable ovenware Glass & ceramic glass Browning dish 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 9 Tips & advice Grill function You can use any heat-resistant container for the roasting/grilling function which is suitable for conventional roasting methods, e.g. china, ceramic, glass and metal containers. In microwave cooking which requires the dish to be roasted or grilled, or when using the combined function, the containers must be suitable for microwaves and heat-resistant.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 10 Tips & advice Blanching vegetables Irregular shaped food Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched. This preserves the quality and flavour at their best. Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250 g 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 11 Heating Details for this can be found in the table: Heating food and drink (see page 23). • Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish. • Remove the lids from firmly closed containers. • 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 12 Cooking fresh vegetables Details for this can be found in the table: Cooking fresh vegetables (see page 23). • 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 13 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: 400 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. 800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 14 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 15 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. 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice. (Grill only). 1. Enter desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob. 3. Press the START/QUICK button once to begin cooking.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 16 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 560 W power (Stage 1) 5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise. 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only). 3.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 17 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 800 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 18 Automatic operation The AUTOMATIC function automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 8 AUTOCOOK menus and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: 1. Press the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button once, the display will appear as shown. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES button until the desired menu number is displayed.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 19 Automatic charts BUTTON x1 MENU NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit)/ UTENSILS AC-1 Cook French Fried Potatoes (recommended for conventional ovens) 0,10 - 0,30 kg (50 g) (initial temp -18°C) Flan dish Rack • Remove the frozen french fried potatoes from the package and place them in a flan dish. • Place the dish on the rack in the oven. • When audible signal sounds, turn over. • After cooking, remove from the dish and put on a plate for serving.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 20 Automatic charts BUTTON AUTOCOOK NO. WEIGHT (Increasing Unit)/ UTENSILS PROCEDURE AC-6 Cook Boiled Potatoes Jacket Potatoes 0,1 - 0,8 kg (100 g) (initial temp 20°C) Bowl & lid Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into similar sized pieces. Jacket Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them. • Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl. • Add the required amount of water (per 100 g), approx 2 tbsp and a little salt.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 21 Automatic charts BUTTON AUTO DEFROST NO. Ad-4 Defrost Bread x12 WEIGHT (Increasing Unit)/ UTENSILS 0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18°C) Flat dish (Only sliced bread is recommended for this programme.) PROCEDURE • Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the turntable. For 1,0 kg distribute directly on the turntable. • When the audible signal sounds, turn over, rearrange and remove defrosted slices.
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2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 23 Cooking charts ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful KG = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes TABLE: HEATING FOOD & DRINK Food / Drink Power -Level800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W 800 W Time -Minapprox. 1 approx.
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2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 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.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 26 Recipes Camembert toast Total cooking time: approx. 11/2-21/2 minutes Utensils: Flat dish Ingredients 4 slices of bread for toasting (80 g) 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 150 g camembert 4 tsp cranberry jelly (40 g) cayenne pepper Fish fillet with cheese sauce Total cooking time: approx. 22-26 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 Iitre capacity) Shallow round gratin dish (approx. 25 cm diameter) Ingredients 3 fish fillets (approx.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 27 Recipes Stuffed ham Total cooking time: approx. 15-21 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Shallow oval gratin dish with lid or microwave cling film (approx.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 28 Recipes Lasagne Total cooking time: approx. 22-26 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Shallow rectangular gratin dish with lid (approx.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 29 Recipes Berry jelly with vanilla sauce Total cooking time: approx. 10-13 minutes Utensils: 2 dishes with lids (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed, stems and stalks removed 150 g strawberries, washed, stalks removed 150 g raspberries, washed and checked 250 ml white wine 100 g sugar 50 ml lemon juice 8 gelatine sheets 300 ml milk flavouring from 1/2 vanilla pod 30 g sugar 15 g cornflour 1. Reserve some of the fruit for decoration.
2. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 30 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.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 31 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 ...
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 32 Service & spare parts If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG-Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 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.
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1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 34 Specifications AC Line Voltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Output power: Microwave Grill Microwave/Grill Microwave Grill Microwave Frequency Outside Dimensions: MCD1751E MCD1761E Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Turntable Weight Oven lamp : 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase : Minimum 16 A : 1.25 kW : 1.00 kW : 2.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 35 Installation INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. This oven is designed to fit into a 360 mm high cupboard as standard. When fitting into a 350 mm high cupboard:Unscrew and remove the 4 feet from the bottom of the oven. There are 3 tall feet and 1 short foot. Replace the 3 tall feet with those provided in the accessory pack. Do not replace the short foot. 3.
1. AG-61+62D-UK English 06/02/2006 10:03 Page 36 Installation CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the (A) unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. • 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 routed under the oven.
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