MCD2664E AUS MICROWAVE OVEN USER MANUAL 2
Contents FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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 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.
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. c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.
Appliance overview 7 APPLIANCE OVERVIEW Microwave oven & accessories 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 Grill heating element Front trim 14 Oven lamp Control panel 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 High rack 4 Low rack 5 4 fixing screws (not shown) • Place the turntable suppor
Appliance overview & Before first use Control panel 1 Digital display indicators Grill Microwave Dual Clock Plus/Minus 1 Auto defrost bread 2 3 Auto defrost 4 Weight 5 6 Cooking stages 2 AUTO COOK indicators 3 AUTO COOK button 4 AUTO DEFROST button 5 POWER LEVEL button 6 GRILL button 7 TIMER/WEIGHT knob 8 START/QUICK button 9 STOP button 10 DOOR OPENING button 7 8 9 10 BEFORE FIRST USE Setting the clock AUTO + AUTO The oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock.
AUTO AUTO + AUTO Before first use 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 270 W.
Microwave operation 13 Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 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, 900 W/HIGH 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 900 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 15 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 This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (grill with microwave). Important: 1. The high or the low rack is recommended for grilling. 2.
Microwave operation Example: To cook grill skewers for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL (450 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 630 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 1-6 cups 1 cup = 200 ml Procedure • Place cup towards edge of turntable. x1 Boiled and jacket potatoes 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100 g) Bowl and lid Grill skewers 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100 g) High rack Gratinated fish fillet 0.5 kg - 1.5 kg* (100 g) Gratin dish Low rack Grilled chicken 0.9 kg - 1.8 kg (100 g) Flan dish Low rack Gratin 0.5 - 1.
Programme charts Auto defrost Weight (increasing unit) / Utensils Meat, fish poultry 0.2 - 1.0 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 4 wooden skewers. 2. Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the kebab. 3. Place the kebabs on the high rack and cook on AUTO COOK “Grill skewers”. 4 pieces 400 g 100 g 100 g 250 g 100 g 2 tbsp 4 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 Gratinated fish fillet, ‘Italian’ 1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and 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 “Gratinated fish fillet”. 8.
Programme charts 23 Cooking charts Abbreviations used tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful kg = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes Heating food & drink Food/ Drink Quantity Setting Power -g/ml-Level- Milk 1 cup Water 1 cup 6 cups 1 dish One plate meal (vegetables, meat and trimmings) Soup / stew Vegetables Meat, 1 slice* Fish fillet* Cake, 1 slice Baby food, 1 jar Melting margarine or butter* Melting chocolate Time -Min- Method 150 150 900 1000 400
Programme charts Cooking, grilling & browning Food Quantity Setting Power -g-Level- Time -Min- Broccoli 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 Peas 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 Carrots 500 Micro 900 W 9-11 Roasts (pork, veal, lamb) 1000 Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Dual Grill Micro Dual Grill Dual Grill Dual Grill Grill Grill Grill Grill 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 450 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 630 W 450 W Micro Grill Micro Grill Mic
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. 3-5 min. 900 W Leave to cool. 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.
Recipes 27 Fish fillet with cheese sauce 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 low rack and cook. 7-8 min. 450 W 14-16 min. Dual Grill (450 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Recipes Veal cutlets with mozzarella 1. Wash the veal, dry and beat them flat. 2. Puree the tomatoes, add garlic, oil, salt, pepper, capers and oregano, and pour over the veal. Cover and cook. 15-19 min. 630 W Turn the meat slices over. 3. Place slices of Mozzarella on each cutlet, season and cook uncovered on the high rack. 9-12 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for about 5 min. Utensils Shallow square gratin dish with lid (approx.
Recipes 29 Pears in chocolate sauce 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 and serve.
Care & cleaning 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 31 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 INSTALLATION The microwave can be fitted in position A or B: Position Niche size W D H A B 560 x 550 x 450 560 x 500 x 450 Position A Measurements in (mm) Position B D Conventional oven Installing the appliance 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. 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. 3.
Installation 33 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).
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.
Warranty 35 Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: AEG MICROWAVE This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Electrolux Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance. 1.
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