MCC 3881 E-m EN Microwave Oven User Manual 2 MCC 3885 E-m EN B]AEG perfekt in form und funktíon
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3 Contents CONTENTS 4 Installation instructions 6 Microwave safety 10 The advantages of microwaves 12 Description of your oven 13 Basic controls 21 Special functions 25 26 When the oven is working...
Installation instructions INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A,'Before installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use. Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material. Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.
5 Installation instructions After installation J] During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.
Microwave Safety 6 MICROWAVE SAFETY A Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK! Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply. Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave.
Microwave Safety A Beware! • Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING! • To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food.
Microwave Safety 8 A This oven is exclusively for domestie use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions: • Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place. • Never switch on the mierowave when it is empty. If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged.
9 Microwave Safety Cleaning: A • Warning! Your microwave oven must be cleaned regularly. All food remains must be removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may shorten the oven's working life and could even result in a dangerous situation. • The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.
The advantages of microwaves | 10 I THE ADVANTAGES OF MICROWAVES In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers. In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside.
11 The advantages of microwaves I J Why food heats up Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves. The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, de freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
The description of your oven | DESCRIPTION OF YOUR OVEN Control panel Turntable support Door window glass Turntable ring Lateral supports Catches Hot Air Output I Confimation key (OK) I Start / Quick Start key I Parameter selection keys I Plus and Minus keys I Function selection keys Turntable plate Rectangular Glass tray H Rectangular Rack B Cancel / Safety Block key H Temperature Light O Function Lights B Clock/Duration Lights B Power/Weight Lights 12
13 Basic Controls BASIC CONTROLS Setting the clock The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not eorreet. To set the elock, proceed as follows: • Select the Cloek Symbol with the Parameter seleetion keys (not neeessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure) B. • Set the hours with Plus and Minus keys B. • Confirm the seleetion with the Confirmation key • Set the minutes with the Plus and Minus keys B. B.
Basic Controls 14 Safety blocking The oven functioning can be blocked (for example, to stop it being used by children). Proceed as follows: • To block the oven, press the Cancel key B for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the word "SAFE". The oven is bloeked in this state and eannot be used. • To unblock the oven, press the Cancel key B again for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the time again.
15 Basic Controls Microwave Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. • Select the Microwave funetion with the Function selection keys B. • Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys B. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 800 W. • Set the power level with the "+" and keys B. • Press the Confirmation key B to validate the power level.
Basic Controls 16 Microwave oven - Quick Start Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content, such as water, coffee, tea or thin soup. • Press the Start key B. The mierowave oven operates for 30 seeonds at maximum power. • If you want to increase the operating time press the Start key B again. Each time you press this key the operating time will be increased by 30 seeonds.
17 Basic Controls Microwave + Grill Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods. • Select the Microwave + Grill funetion with the Funetion seleetion keys B. • Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys B. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 600 W. • Set the power level with the Plus and Minus keys B. • Press the Confirmation key B to validate the power level.
Basic Controls 18 Microwave + Hot air Use this function to bake and roast. • Select the Hot-Air + Microwaves function with the Function selection keys B. • Select the Temperature with Parameter seleetion keys B. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160“C. B. B to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop • Set the temperature with the Plus and Minus keys • Press the Confirmation key blinking.
19 Basic Controls Grill with Fan Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fries. • Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys B. • Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys B. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160“C. B. B to validate the temperature.
Basic Controls 20 The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature)._________________________________________________________________________________ Programm Food Weight (g) Time (min.) Standing time (min.
21 Special Functions SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Special Function Fl: Fleating food Use this function to heat various types of food. • Select the Special function FI with the Function selection keys B. • Select the Program with Parameter selection keys B. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. • Set the program with the Plus and Minus keysB(refer to the table below). • Press the Confirmation key blinking. D to validate the program.
Special Functions] 22 • The time required to heat the food will depend on its initial temperature. Food taken straight from the fridge will take longer to heat up than food that is at room temperature. If the food temperature is not what is wanted, select a greater or lesser weight next time you heat up the food. • After heating, stir the food or shake the container and then leave the food to stand for some time to allow the temperature to become uniform throughout the food.
23 Special Functions The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature). Programm Food b 01 Potatoes b 02 Weight (kg) Time (Min.
Special Functions] 24 • Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys □. • Press the Confirmation key D to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop blinking. • Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key Q. The following table shows the Special Function P3 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature). Programm Weight (kg) Time (Min.
25 When the oven is working... WHEN THE OVEN IS WORKING... Interrupting a cooking cycle In both cases: • Microwave emission is stopped immediately. • The grill is de-activated but is still very hot. Danger of burning! • The timer stops and the display shows the remaining amount of operating time. If you wish, at this time you can: 1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked 2. Change the process parameters, 3. Cancel the process by pressing the Cancel key. 4.
Defrosting 26 DEFROSTING The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, recommendations. Food Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork Goulash Minced meat Sausages Poultry (portions) Weight (g) Defrosting time Standing time (min.) (min.
27 Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic). 2. the defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food, 3. the defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container. 4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven.
Cooking with the Microwave Oven | 28 COOKING WITH THE MICROWAVE OVEN Warning! Read the seetion "Microwave Safety" before cooking with your microwave. Foilow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave: • Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it.
29 Cooking with the Microwave Oven 7. You can open the oven door at any time. When you do this the oven switches off automaticaiiy. The microwave wiii only start working again when you close the door and press the start key. 8. Foods that are covered require less cooking time and retain their characteristics better. The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam to escape.
Cooking with the Griii 30 COOKING WITH THE GRILL For good resuits with the griii, use the grid iron supplied with the oven. Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn't come into contact with the metal surfaces of the oven cavity since if it does there is a danger of electric arcing which may damage the oven. IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture. 2.
31 I Cooking with the Griii Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling. After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the cooking is going and, if necessary, turn the food over or brush it with some oil. The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish. Thin portions of meat only need to be turned once, but thicker portions should be turned several times.
Roasting and Baking | 32 ROASTING AND BAKING Table and advices - Preparing meat and cake Microwave Temper Quantity Power (g) (W) 1000-1500 400 200 30-40 20 800-1000 200 180-190 50-60 20 Whole chicken 1000/1200 400 200 30-40 10 Half chicken 500-1000 400 200 25-35 10 Roast loin of veal 1500/2000 200 180 60-65 20 Beef topside 1500-1800 200 200 80-90 20 Food Roast beef ature “C Time (Min.) Standing time (min.
33 Roasting and Baking Advice to roast - bake Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed. The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked.
Roasting and Baking | 34 Advice on cake baking ware The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins. If you are also going to use the microwave, use glass, ceramic or plastic baking ware. These must be able to withstand temperatures up to 250°C. If you use these types of baking ware the eakes are not browned as mueh. Advice on how to bake eakes Different amounts and types of pastry require different temperatures and baking times.
35 What kind of ovenware can be used? WHAT KIND OF OVENWARE CAN BE USED? Microwave function For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass. For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration or content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens.
36 What kind of ovenware can be used? Lids We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since: 1. this will stop excessive evaporation (mainly during very long cooking times); 2. The cooking times are shorter; 3. The food does not become dry; 4. The aroma is preserved. The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops. Plastic bags must also be opened.
37 Oven cleaning and maintenance OVEN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven's working life and possibly resulting in a dangerous situation. Warning! Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off. fake the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven's power circuit.
Oven cleaning and maintenance 38 Oven ceiling If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier. To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn the grill support by 180“ (1). 2. Lower the grill gently (2). Do not use excessive force as this may cause damage. 3. After cleaning the ceiling, put the grill (2) back in its place, carrying out the previous operation.
39 What should I do if the oven doesn't work? WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE OVEN DOESN'T WORK? WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous. You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions: • The display is not showing! Check if: - The time indication has been switched off (see section on Basic Settings).
What should I do if the oven doesn't w/ork? 40 • The food doesn't heat up or heats very slowly! Check if: - You have inadvertently used metal ovenware. - You have seleeted the eorreet operating times and power level. - The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you usually put in. - The food is too hot, dried out or burnt! - Check if you selected the correct operating time and power level. • I hear some noises after the cooking process is finished! This is not a problem.
41 Technical characteristics TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Function description Symbol Funktion Microwave Microwave Foods Power Output 200 Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot 400 Cooking with little heat; boiling rice Rapid defrosting, heating baby food 600 Heating and cooking food 800 Cooking vegetables and food Cooking and heating carefully, Heating and cooking small portions of food 1000 — Grilling food 200 Toasting food 400 Grilling poultry and meat 600 Cooking pies
91 Installation/Einbau INSTALLATION/EINBAU Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. Open microwave fasten the door appliance and to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes. DE Die Mikrowelle in die Nische einschieben und entsprechend anpassen. Die Tür der Mikrowelle öffnen und das Gerät mit den vier mitgelieferten Schrauben Küchenmöbel wie dargestellt befestigen.
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