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t AEG Micromat Combi 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.
MCC233t English Contents When using your microwave oven Heatwave © 5 Technical data 5 Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Safety instructions when cooking with grill, Convection and Combination modes 6 Unpacking 9 Installation Connecting to the mains 10 The microwave and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories Control panel Display window 11 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation Setting t
t AEG Micromat Combi Contents How to operate your microwave oven Pause/Clear Function of Re-turntable Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Start + 1 minute Kitchen timer Grill cooking Microwave and Grill cooking MicroBake Microwave and Convection cooking Manual defrosting Auto Programmes Auto Programmes menu and quantities Auto Programme Examples Auto Defrost Bread Defrosting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 27 27 Microwave Hints Microwave Tips 24 Oven utensils and accessories guide 28 Charts Recommend
MCC233t English Heatwave © Heatwave System © is an advanced and revolutionary microwave distribution system, ensuring even and uniform cooking, defrosting and reheating. Technically, this is achieved by re-positioning the microwave-generating component – the magnetron – to feed directly into the cavity. The result is that microwaves spread smoothly to reach all parts of the cavity. Heatwave © ensures an even heat distribution across and throughout the food. Technical data.
t AEG Micromat Combi Safety instructions. • • • • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
MCC233t English Testing suitability of cookware • • • • • • • Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on Hi W(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great convenience utensils.
t AEG Micromat Combi Food safety • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. • Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result. • Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended.
MCC233t English Safety instructions when cooking with grill, Convection or combination modes. 1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling or convection cooking. 2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turn-table and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them. 3.
t AEG Micromat Combi Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (18 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 oven away from heat and water.
MCC233t English The microwave oven and accessories 2 8 4 3 5 7 1 C 6 1 D A B Name and function of parts 1. Latch hook and safety interlock system. 2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 4. Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. 5. Control panel. 6. Door open. 7. Drive shaft for turntable. 8. Rating plate 9. Grill 10. Fan 11. Heating Elements Accessories A.
t AEG Micromat Combi Control panel 1. Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time 2. Automatic Programmes: Defrost P1 Universal defrost P2 Bread Defrost 1 Pizza P1 Frozen Pizza P2 Fresh Pizza 2 4 3 5 6 7 Potatoes P1 Baked Potatoes P2 Potato Gratin P3 Roast Potatoes Chicken P1 Whole Chicken P2 Chicken pieces Roast Meat P1 Beef Joint P2 Pork Joint P3 Lamb Joint 8 Fish P1 Steamed Fish P2 Baked Fish 3. Grill To select Grill or add Grill to Microwave function. 4.
MCC233t English Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the turntable upside down. • • • Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking. All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking.
t AEG Micromat Combi Child safety lock ☞ This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled. To set: 1. Touch Pause/Clear button so that the time of day only is displayed 2.
MCC233t English How to operate your microwave oven. Time and Power 1. The time increments for the Setting Control Knob are as follows: Time Increment 0-5 min 15 sec’s 5-10 min 30 sec’s 10-30 min 1 min 30-90 min 5 min 2. The maximum time on the Setting Control Knob is 90 min and it may be turned directly clockwise from 90 min to 0/15 sec’s or anti-clockwise from 15/0 sec’s to 90 min. 3.
t AEG Micromat Combi Microwave cooking ☞ This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power from 6 levels, Hi W(900W) to 100W for the foods that require slower cooking. Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods. Example: To cook at 450W for 1 min 30 sec’s: 1.
MCC233t English Microwave setting guide Power Setting 0W 100W 150W 450W 650W 750W 900W(HIW) Suggested use Kitchen timer Keeping warm; Keeping foods warm Defrost; Thawing frozen foods. Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. Casseroles and stews. Baked custards or cheesecakes. Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and stews. Baking cakes and sponge puddings Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked foods. Roasting joints of meat and poultry. Boiling or reheating liquids.
t AEG Micromat Combi Kitchen timer Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes 1. Touch the Power button 7 times. The indicator lights up and flashes with the Watts (0W) indicated 2. Turn the Setting Control knob until 7:00 is indicated in the display window 3. Touch Start. (The time will count down) 18 When the timer has finished three soft tones will be heard. The display will now reset to the time of day.
MCC233t English Grill cooking ☞ This method is ideal for cooking small, thin cuts of meat, toasting bread or muffins or browning the tops of dishes such as potato gratin’s and lasagne after cooking by microwave. Remember that the oven and dishes will be hot. Example: Set oven to Grill for 15 minutes: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch the Grill button once 3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise to 15.00 minutes 4.
t AEG Micromat Combi Microwave and Grill cooking ☞ This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and grill settings and allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill.
MCC233t English Micro Bake ☞ This method is ideal for Roasting meats and baking cakes. It is also good for cooking foods that require crisp tops, such as potato gratin’s and lasagne. Remember that the oven and dishes will be hot. Example: Set Convection cooking at 200o C for 1hr 30 mins 1. Press the Micro Bake button . 180°C, appears in the display for approximately 2 seconds. You can view the temperature again by pressing the Micro Bake button. 2.
t AEG Micromat Combi Microwave and Convection cooking ☞ This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and Convection settings and allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a convection oven. Convection with Microwave 450W (touch the power setting button twice) Convection with Microwave 150W (touch the power setting button three times) Example: Set Dual Cooking using Convection150o C with Micro 150W for 25 minutes: 1.
MCC233t English Manual defrosting ☞ For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 150W. The blue defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on Hi W(900W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to 150W until defrosting is complete. Example: To defrost 1200g of food. 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Power button 5 times button 3.
t AEG Micromat Combi Defrosting Tips 1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time. 2. Separate food as soon as possible. 3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause. 4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible. 5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting. 6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring. 7.
MCC233t English Auto Programmes ☞ The Auto Programme feature allows you to simply and automatically cook or defrost a range of popular foods.
t AEG Micromat Combi Auto Programmes Example: To cook by Auto Cook a Pork Joint 1.5kg: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto Programme 5 times 3. Wait for two seconds (a beep will be heard) 4. Touch Auto Programme one more time. (The Programme will now be set to cook a Pork Joint) 5. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until 1.5kg is displayed 6. Touch Start 26 At the end of the auto programme time, the oven will automatically stop.
MCC233t English Auto Programmes Auto Defrost ☞ Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. The plus or minus adjust keys may be selected via the Power button and are used to increase or decrease the pre-set defrosting times as required. No other changes to the programmes are possible, so if necessary, cancel and re-programme as required. The feature also has a built-in pause mechanism to allow for checking and stirring or rearranging the food.
t AEG Micromat Combi Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide.
MCC233t English Charts Recommendations for cooking with Grill Most foods should be placed on the high grilling rack with a dish placed underneath to catch any food spillage or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through the cooking time. Food Toast Cheese on Toast QTY. (Weight) 2 Slices 4 Slices Cooking time 5 – 6 min 7 – 8 min Special notes 5 – 6 min. to toast. 2 min.
t AEG Micromat Combi Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully using Auto Defrost. However these foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the 150W power setting. The information on loaves and rolls given in the chart below gives an alternative method of defrosting bread to the Auto Defrost Bread programme. FOOD PREPARATION (150W) STANDING TIME 8–10 min. 10–15 min. 10–13 min. 10 min 45–60 sec. 45–60 sec. 1–11/2 min.
MCC233t English Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Remove any thawed cubes and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish. Remove any thawed portions and turn over. Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over. Remove foil and turn over. 10–15 min Beef Cubed NO Minced Beef Joint Steak NO Cubed NO Chops/Cutlets NO Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwave-proof rack.
t AEG Micromat Combi Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST Spareribs NO Pork Joint PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS If frozen in a block, separate as soon as possible. Shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil. Remove foil. Turn over, rearrange and remove any thawed pieces. Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over. Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwave-proof rack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.
MCC233t English Auto Programme Charts FOOD Frozen Pizza START TEMP Frozen -18°C UTENSILS Low rack PREPARATION Remove from pack. Place on low rack. Ensure the topping is evenly spread PAUSE No STAND 2–3 min Fresh Pizza Chilled 3 –5 °C Low rack Remove from pack. Place on low rack. Ensure the topping is evenly spread No 2–3 min Baked Potatoes 20°C (Room Temp) Turntable No 2 min Potato Gratin Roast Potatoes Prick the skin or slit with a knife around the centre.
t AEG Micromat Combi Auto Programme Charts 34 FOOD Beef Joint START TEMP Chilled 5°C UTENSILS Low rack on Drip tray Pork Joint Chilled 5°C Low rack on Drip tray Lamb Joint Chilled 5°C Low rack on Drip tray Steamed Fish Chilled 5°C Microwave proof dish with lid or microwave wrap Baked Fish Chilled 3-5°C High rack PREPARATION Remove joint from packaging and note the weight.
MCC233t English Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin) FOOD Potato Gratin START TEMP 20°C (room temp) UTENSILS Low rack PREPARATION See Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence PAUSE No STAND 2 min ADJUST or For variations in serving size or start temperature Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence INGREDIENTS Butter Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced Onion, peeled and finely chopped Streaky Bacon, chopped Single Cream Grated Cheese Salt and Pepper Tomato Slices Parsley, chopped Approx.
t AEG Micromat Combi Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will attract microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service technician. Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged before cleaning.
MCC233t English What to do if………………………. If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before contacting your local service centre. If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly. • Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with another of the same rating and check that the plug has been wired correctly. • Check that the socket switch and/or the switch from the mains supply to the oven are ON.
t AEG Micromat Combi Service and spare parts When you order service or spare parts, please refer to the product and model number of the microwave oven. You will find these on the data plate. Write them down here below so you have them handy whenever you need them. Model: MCC223 Serial number: PNC: Date of purchase: It is vitally important that you record these details correctly. These details should be recorded when you remove your new oven from its box N.B. Remember to save your receipt.
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