MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 1 MICROMAT 143 E/U ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Microwave oven PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK Operating instructions
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG 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.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 4 Important information 2 Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials 1 2 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.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 5 UK Safety instructions 1 General ·The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted. ·Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used. ·To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Safety instructions Microwaves 1 · Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 7 UK · Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and stirred after heating, to ensure uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the temperature before feeding your child. · The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes. · Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power setting. Some areas of the food can dry out or even ignite.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 3 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 8 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrosting Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain (e.g. table crockery)1) Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic made of fire/frost proof material (e.g.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 9 UK 3 What else to note... · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities also vary. For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to defrost, heat or cook will also vary. As a general rule : Double the quantity/weight = nearly * double the time * Please refer to the cooking charts. To be on the safe side, always select the shorter cooking time. Then extend the time as necessary.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 10 Installing and Connecting Built-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the lift door. Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door. 1 Attention ! Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 11 UK Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (15 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. 3. Keep the microwave oven away from sources of water and extreme heat, e.g. radiators and boilers.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 12 Installing and Connecting Electrical connections 1 · 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.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 13 UK Product Description The appliance F D A PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK E C B D A Control panel B Turntable C Door seal D Door latch and catch E Viewing window F Interior lighting 13
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 14 Product description The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. A B PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK B Multi function button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power etc. C C Power knob with signal light to select microwave power. D D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight when using automatic programmes.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 15 UK Accessories The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation. Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 16 Before using the appliance 0 Setting the clock Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash « A E G » and then «00 0 : 0 0 ». The dots between the digits blink rapidly. 00:00 2. Press the Multi function button beneath the display (top left side). The dots between the digits blink faster. PROGRAMME STOP 3. While keeping the Multi function button pressed, set the time of day with the rotary knob 1).
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 17 UK 0«At a glance» operating instructions Action 1. Press door release button. Comments . The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. The door will click audibly when it is properly shut. If the door is not shut properly, the appliance will not function. 4. Select according to the instructions given on the following pages. The order in which you programme functions has no consequence 1).
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 18 ‘At a glance...’ 0 Action : Comments · Open the door by pressing the door The appliance and interior lighting switch off. In the display, the two dots between the digits flash. The selected settings remain. The remaining time counts down automatically. release button e.g. for stirring. · Shut the door and press the START button ‘START/QUICK’ ·Press the CLEAR button ‘STOP’ . The running process is cancelled.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 19 UK Modes of operation 0 Microwaves Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 750 W 1. Set the required microwave power by turning the power knob. The signal lamp lights up. The time of day disappears from the display and the required microwave power appears: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 750 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in the display.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:12 pm Page 20 Modes of operation 3 Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 20 750 Watt 700 Watt - Heating liquids to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, stewing, etc.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 21 UK Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. The following gives you an overview of which food can be defrosted and/or cooked with which programme.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 22 Modes of operation Automatic cooking programmes Programme 3 Food categories Examples C1 Fresh vegetables I Brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery C2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli C3 Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli Weight from - to 100 - 1000 g 100 - 1000 g 100 - 1000 g Cook food covered, in a heat-resistant glass dis
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 23 UK How to use automatic programmes 0 Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic programmes ‘PROGRAMME’ until the desired programme appears in the display. d1 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight in grams . 1000 3. Press the START button ‘START/QUICK’. The display shows the necessary time. PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK 3 29:40 4.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 24 Modes of operation QUICK-Start 0 How to set The Quick-Start button ‘START/QUICK’ provides full microwave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 secondintervals. Each time you push the Quick-START button ‘START/QUICK’ the programme time is increased by 30 seconds. Example : heating a cup of water (1 min. 30 sec.) 1. Press the START-button ‘START/QUICK’ three times. The time appears in the display and the programme begins.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 25 UK Minute timer with alarm The minute timer with alarm can also be used as a general purpose reminder. For example, you could use it to set the time it takes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob. The timer works without switching on the appliance, as long as no other functions have been selected. 0 How to set: 1.Select microwave power «00» using the Power knob way to the left). (all the 2. Set the required time with the Rotary knob .
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 26 Cooking charts and tips Defrosting Dish Weight in (g) Power (Watt) Meat Whole meat 500 150 14-20 10-20 Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 200 150 7-9 5-10 Turn once. Mixed chopped meat 500 150 14-20 10-20 Goulash 500 150 14-20 10-20 Halfway through the defrosting time remove any pieces of meat that have already defrosted.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 27 UK Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Remarks/Hints Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 2-4 5-10 Wholemeal, mixed, rye loaf 1 slice 150 (60-80 g) 500 150 1-2 3-5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Defrost in a covered container. 10-14 10-15 Cover cutting surface. 300 80 5-8 30-40 Set on a paper towel, cover. 400450 400 400 80 7-10 5-10 As for dry cakes.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 28 Cooking charts and tips Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion vegetables, potatoes or rice approx, 750 200 1-2 2-3 Heat in covered container, stir once. 1 cup soup approx, 750 200 ml 1-2 2-3 Heat clear soup uncovered, cover thick soups. Stir. 200 ml 750 1/2-1 2-3 Remove any lids.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 29 UK Cooking vegetables 1) Description Weight Liquid in (g) added Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 750 7-9 2 Frozen broccoli 300 1/8 l 750 6-8 2 Mushrooms 250 none 750 3-5 2 Frozen peas and carrots 300 1/2 cup 750 5-8 2 Carrots 250 2-3 tsp 750 5-7 2 Cut into cubes or slices. Potatoes 250 2-3 tsp 750 3-5 2 Peel and quarter.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 30 Cooking charts and tips Cooking of meat and poultry Description Quantity Power (g) (Watt) Duration (min.) Pork Pork chop 900 6-8 600 12-14 900 12-14 Poultry Chicken 3 pieces, 370 g 1000 Remarks/Hints 1. Cook on full power, 900 for 6-8 minutes 2.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 31 UK 3 Defrosting of butter, pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese –Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust outside. This will give a more even result.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 32 Cooking charts and tips Test procedures (Microwave output power 750 Watt) The quality and operation of microwave ovens are established by recognised test institutes by testing specific dishes. DIN Nr. 44 566 Part 2 Defrost and cook fish fillet IEC 705 Power Time (mins) Standing time (mins) 750 Watt 8-10 3 Power Time (mins) Standing time (mins) Cover. Halfway through cooking turn fillets so that inner edges face outwards.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 33 UK 3 Cleaning and care The Appliance Exterior Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warm detergent solution. Do not use abrasive cleaning substances, strong detergents or coarse abrasive cleaning materials. Cooking area The interior will remain in good condition for a long time so long as you don't use scouring pads or rough abrasive materials. Use mild dishwashing liquid to clean the interior.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 34 What to do if... 34 0 .. .the microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check that - the fuses in the fuse cupboard are working, - there has not been a power outage. - If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician. 0 ... the microwave mode is not working ? Check that - the door is properly closed, - the door seals and their surfaces are clean, - the START-button ‘START/QUICK’ has been pressed.
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 35 UK Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. In-guarantee customers should read the section headed ‘What to do if....
MC 143 E/U /Eng-UK (Inc Cover) 25/10/99 1:13 pm Page 36 Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. 2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
