MCD 2460 E Microwave oven User manual
Dear customer, Thank you for buying this microwave oven and for the confidence you have placed in the AEG brand. To benefit from the advantages of this appliance first read carefully this user manual. Then keep it somewhere safe to consult if necessary. Your new microwave will repay you with impeccable functioning. And you will avoid the pointless expense of calling in the after sales service.
Summary Important instructions Recycling the packaging and old microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety instructions Generalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to avoid damage to the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary Types of functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Microwaves alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Equivalence of microwave power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Start/Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important instructions i s s ) Recycling packaging and old microwaves Packaging Our microwaves are efficiently packaged to guard against transit risks. To respect the environment packaging has been reduced to its strictest necessity. Packaging parts (e.g. sheets, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep children away from these parts of the packaging. All the packaging materials used respect the environment and can be recycled.
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Safety instructions ! Generalities • Only operate the microwave after having put the turntable and the drive shaft in position. • Only use dishes suited to microwaves. • Regularly monitor the oven when food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible material. • If smoke is detected switch off or disconnect the oven and keep the door of the microwave closed to smother any smoke. Contact your AEG after-sales service.
Safety instructions ! Microwaves • Heating drinks by microwave can cause a sudden and delayed gushing of boiling water. Also precautions should be taken when handling the container. You might get burnt. • Food with a 'skin' or a 'peel' like potatoes, tomatoes, sausages etc should be pierced with a fork to allow the steam that forms to evaporate and to prevent the bursting of foodstuffs. • Make sure that a minimum temperature of 70° C is reached for cooking/ reheating food.
i General operational instructions The right crockery Ovenware material Functions Micro- wave Grill Combination Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts), dripping pan X X X Non-ovenproof glass and Porcelain 1) X - - Glass ceramic and vitroceramic made fire frostproof material (e.g.
F Description Appliance E D B A C F H G C A Control panel B Door seal C Door catch and safety system D Viewing window E Grill F Turntable G Turntable support H Drive shaft 11
Control panel A Display window: To indicate the time of day, the cooking time, the function, the power etc... A B Power knob: The microwave power. C The timer knob: To regulate the time, cooking time or to enter the weight when an automatic programme is used. B D CRUNCH knob: Allows you to use the CRUNCH dish. E AUTO knob: For automatic defrosting cooking programmes. and F GRILL knob: To use the grill functions. C D E F G H I 12 G TURNTABLE OFF knob: To switch off the turntable.
F Product description Accessories Place the turntable and drive shaft like this. Make sure the drive engages properly. The turntable can work in both directions - clockwise or counter clockwise. Do not rotate the drive shaft manually as you could damage the drive system. If the rotation does not work make sure there are no foreign bodies under the turntable.
Before using your microwave Before using your microwave Pre-cleaning Only clean the outside surface of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (risk of damaging the surface). For stainless steel surfaces only use cleaning agents specially designed for cleaning stainless steel and which at the same time form a protective film against fingerprints.
F ☞ Brief instructions Process: Cooking food Results/Remarks 1. Place the food in the appliance. 2. Close the door The door catch engages with an audible click. If the door is not properly closed the microwave will not work. 3. Carry out the settings according to the descriptions in the following pages. Set the time by turning the knob to the right (for a longer cooking cycle) and to the left (for a shorter cooking cycle) with the timer knob1) 4 If necessary switch off the turntable by 2 button.
Brief instructions During the cooking process • Open the door e.g. to stir The appliance stops and the light switches on. The STOP button lights up. To continue the programme underway press the START/QUICK button. To cancel press STOP. • Close the door and press the START/ QUICK button. The programme continues. The remaining time continues automatically. The programme underway is interrupted. The STOP button lights up. To restart the programme underway press START/QUICK. To cancel press STOP.
F Types of functioning This appliance provides you with different types of functioning. Microwave alone In next to no time the microwave produces heat inside food for cooking, heating defrosting. Grill The heat comes from the grill element. This function is particularly suited to grilling meat steaks, sausages) or toast. Combined function The microwave function can be combined with the grill function as well as the convection oven function.
Microwave alone ☞ Settings Example: 1 minute 15 seconds at 700W 1. Choose a power setting with the help of the power knob. The time of the day disappears and the programmed power is indicated on the display. Turn to the left = weaker power. Turn to the right = stronger power. 700 2. Set the cooking time with the help pf the timer. The time is displayed. 01:15 3. Press the START/QUICK. The programmed duration is calculated.
i Equivalences of microwave powers This table indicates the power to use for different types of food. 900 Watts - Heating liquids 700 Watts - To start cooking or roasting - Cooking vegetables - Defrosting and reheating frozen dishes - Reheating convenience foods 600 Watts 500 Watts - Finish cooking casseroles (e.g.
Types of functioning START/QUICK ☞ Setting The START/QUICK allows rapid programming at full power for 30 seconds. Each press on the START/QUICK button adds 30 seconds to the programming time. Example: heat 2 cups of water (2 min) 1. Press four times on the START/QUICK button. The programming time is displayed. The oven starts i 20 During the programme cycle each press on the START/QUICK increases the time by 30 seconds. You can also change the programming time using the timer.
Automatic programmes The appliance has automatic programme enabling defrosting, cooking and combination cooking. After selecting the programme suited to the type of food you just enter its weight in grams. The microwave calculates the time required. The following indicators will guide you in choosing the necessary programme.
Types of functioning Combination cooking (cook and grill) Programme CG1 CG2 CG3 i Weight from - to Food Chicken 1) (fresh) 100 - 2000 g Roast pork2) (fresh) 500 - 1500 g Gratin (alreadycooked ingredients) 100 - 2000 g Remarks Place the chicken pieces (legs) on the grill shelf (in the high position). A whole chicken should be placed directly on the turntable. Joints for roasting should be placed on the turntable. From 100 to 600g set the grill at level 3.
☞ Grill Setting Example: 20 minutes GP2 power grill 1. Turn the power knob to the left until “O” appears on the display. The time of day disappears from the display. 2. Press the GRILL button. The preset grill power, G P 3 , is displayed. The GRILL button lights up. Select the desired grill level, e.g. G P 2 , by pressing a second time on the GRILL button. 0 GP2 3. Set the desired time using the timer. e.g. 20 minutes. 4. Press the START/QUICK button. The set time starts to count down.
Types of functioning ☞ Combination microwave + grill cooking Setting Example: 20 minutes 700 W + GP2 grill microwave power 1. Press the GRILL button. The preset grill power level, G P 3 , is displayed. The GRILL button lights up. G P 2 , , by pressing 2. Select the desired gill level, e.g.G twice the GRILL button G P 2 is displayed. 3. Select the microwave power using the power knob. The microwave power is displayed. 4. Set the desired time with the timer e.g. 20 minutes. 5.
☞ CRUNCH Adjustment Example: 1. Place the CRUNCH dish on the turntable, either empty (for preheating) or filled with the foods to be cooked 1) 12 minutes 12:00 2. Enter the time required using the Time selector. The current clock time disappears and the programming time appears. 4. Press the START button. The programmed time begins to count down. The grill light goes out.
Types of functioning Child lock ☞ You can programme a "child lock" to prevent unauthorized use of your microwave oven. Setting Press the STOP button for 5 seconds with the door open. “LL O C ” is displayed. LOC To cancel Do the same: press on the STOP button for 5 seconds with the door open. The time of day is displayed. Timer You can use the timer function for a cooking cycle outside your microwave oven. Example: cooking an egg on your conventional hotpot.
Tables/hints Microwave tables Defrosting Food Amount (g) Power (Watt) Meat Whole 500 150 10-15 15-20 Steak 200 150 4-6 5-10 Minced meat 500 150 9-14 15-20 Goulash 500 150 10-12 15-20 Remove the defrosted meat midway through defrosting. Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20-30 20-30 Midway through defrosting turn and cover the wings and thighs with aluminium foil. 15002000 150 150 35-45 50-60 40-45 50-60 Fish Whole fish 500 150 10-15 10-15 Turn midway through defrosting.
Tables/hints Food Amount (g) Power (watt) Bread Bread rolls 4 slices 150 1-3 3-5 Wholemeal bread farmhouse bread Loaf 1 slice (60-80g) 500 150 15”-30” 2-3 150 6-8 15-20 Place on paper towe. Turn halfway through defrosting. Cakes and pastry Biscuit 300 80 2-3 5-10 Place on paper towel. Do not cover.
Reheating refrigerated food and drink Food Amount (g) Power (watt) Duration Standing Hints (min) time (min) 1 portion vegetables, Potatoes, rice or pates c. 200 900 1-1½ 2-3 Reheat covered. 1 cup of soup c. 200 900 1-2 2-3 Reheat clear soup. Uncovered. Cover thick soup. Stir. Drinks Milk or baby food 200 ml 900 35”-45” 2-3 Boil 1 cup water 180 ml 900 1-2 2-3 Remove the cover. Stir after reheating Check the temperature. Check the Temperature.
Cooking vegetables 1) Food Amount (g) Liquid added Power (Watt) Cauliflower Frozen broccoli Mushrooms Frozen peas and Carrots Carrots 500 300 250 300 1/8 l 1/8 l No 1/2 cup 900 900 900 900 8-10 7-9 4-6 7-9 2 2 2 2 Dot with butter. Stalks facing outward. Cut into slices. 250 2-3 tsp 900 6-8 2 Potatoes 250 2-3 tsp 900 4-6 2 Cut into cubes or Slices.
Tables/hints i Practical instructions for use Generalities •At the end of the cooking cycle leave the food to stand for a few minutes (standing time) so as to homogenise the temperature. • Remove the aluminium foil packaging and the metal containers before preparing the food. • Metal object should be placed at least 2 cm from the walls and door of the appliance to prevent sparking which could damage your microwave. • Regularly check the food when using the grill.
i 32 Practical indications for microwaves You do not find any indications for the amount of food you wish to cook. Do as you would with a similar food. Extend or reduce the cooking time according to the following rule of thumb: double the amount = nearly double the time/half the amount = half the time. The food has become too dry. Set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power. After the programme has ended the food is still not defrosted, heated or cooked.
Sample dishes (900W microwave output power) The quality and functioning of a microwave oven are tested by consumer institutes with specific foods. Hints 1) DIN Nr. 44 566 Part 2 Power Time (min) Standing time (min) Defrost and cook A fish fillet 900 W 4 3 Cover. Turn halfway through cooking cycle by placing the inside edges outwards Grill bread 2) Grill 3 2-4 - Preheat the oven for 2.5 min Grill 2 steaks2) Grill 3 22-27 - Turn midway through the cooking time.
Cooking table for grilling alone Food Amount (g) Grill Time (min) Remarks 800-1000 6 pieces GP3 GP3 20-25 20-25 Oil. Turn halfway through 6-8 pieces 4 pieces GP3 GP3 20-26 23-27 Turn halfway through Oil and season. 400 g GP3 25-30 Other Toast 2) 4 slices GP3 2-4 Toast au gratin 2 slices GP3 5-10 Fish 1) Mackerel Sardines Meat cooking cycle and season. 1) Sausages Frozen minced meat Steak (Approx 2-3 cm ) “ “ Turn midway through the cooking cycle to ensure it is toasted.
Combination grill and microwave cooking table 1) Food Amount (g) Dish Microwave power (Watt) Grill level Time (min) Pastry au gratin Approx. casserole dish 500 g pastry 250 3 12-17 Potatoes au gratin Approx. 800 g of potatoes casserole dish 900 1 20-22 Lasagne Approx. 800 g casserole dish 900 1 15-20 Meatloaf Approx.
i Cleaning and maintenance To prevent untimely activation of functions when cleaning the appliance it is advisable to put it on "child lock". The outside of the appliance Clean the surface of the microwave with a soft cloth and a little washing up liquid diluted in warm water. Do not use abrasive powders or sharp objects because they might scratch the surface.
What to do if … ☞ … the microwave does not work? Check to see if - It is plugged in - The installation fuses are in good working order - There is a power outage - The child lock has not been set ☞ … the microwave function does not work? Check to see if - The door is closed properly - The door seals and surfaces of the seals are clean - The START/QUICK button has been pressed 0’ - The power knob is not set on ‘0 ☞ … the turntable does not turn? Check to see if - The drive shaft is positioned properly
After sales service Certain problems you can solve yourself by referring to the preceding What if … chapter. First analyse the problem, then consult the chapter. If you don't find the solution there contact the after-sales service. Prepare yourself properly. It will be easier for the after-sales technician to diagnose the problem and judge if he should come and look at the problem. State the E no. and the S no. indicated on the nameplate or - if it exists - the PNC (arrow) of the after-sales service.
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