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Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG microwave 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 troublefree operation and minimize unnecessary service calls.
t Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 74 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware . . . . . . .
Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances ¤ ) Packaging materials ¤ i ¤ ! ¤ ¤ ) ¤ 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 recyclable.
t Safety instructions ! 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. ·Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials.
Safety instructions ! Microwaves · 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 but slightly, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
t · Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and well stirred or shaken 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.
i 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.
t i 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 power = 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. · Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up.
Installing and Connecting Build-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 liftdoor. Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door. ! Attention ! Never operate the microwave oven with the lift door closed.
t Product Description The appliance E A 8888 1000 W LEISTUNG F ZEIT/GEWICHT PROGRAMME LÖSCHEN DREHTELLER AUS START/QUICK TÜRÖFFNER C B D A Control panel B Turntable C Door seal D Door latch and catch E Viewing window F Interior lighting 79
Product description The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. A B Multi-function button SET to display the selected microwave power, defrosting and cooking B times, etc. 8888 C Power knob with signal light to select microwave power. 1000 W C D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight when using automatic programmes. g E Button for automatic programmes for defrosting and cooking.
t 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. Special accessories May be ordered either through your retailer or AEG Service Center. Rack (E-Nr. 661 917 375) Make sure to place the browning dish on the rack to avoid damaging the turntable.
Before using the appliance ☞ Setting the clock Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash 0 0 : 0 0 » and then « A E G » . The «0 dots between the digits blink rapidly. 8888 1000 W 00:00 2. Press the multi-function butg C ton SET beneath the display (top left side). The dots between the digits blink faster. 3. While keeping the multi-function button SET pressed, set the time of day with the rotary knob 1).
t ☞ «At a glance» operating instructions Action 1. Press door open button. Comments The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. i 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). Turn the time buttom clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease time 2) 5.
‘At a glance...’ ☞ 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. e.g. for stirring. · Shut the door and press the START button ·Press the CLEAR button. The running process is cancelled. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. Time of day is displayed.
t Microwaves only ☞ Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 850 Watt 1. Set the required microwave power by turning the power knob. The signal lamp lights up. The time of day disappears from 8888 the display and the required microwave power appears: turn to the left = lower power 1000 W turn to the right= higher power 850 g C 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob. The chosen time appears in the display. 01:15 3. Press the START button.
Modes of operation i Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 86 1000 Watt - Heating liquids 850 Watt 700 Watt - 600 Watt 500 Watt - defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals - heating refrigerated ready made meals - finish cooking casseroles - cooking egg based dishes 450 Watt 350 Watt 250 Watt - finish cooking dishes cooking of delicate dishes heating baby food in glass jars soaking ri
t Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting, cooking and combination 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.
Modes of operation Automatic cooking programmes Programme Food categories Examples C1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celeriac C2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli C3 i Weight from - to 100 - 1000 g 100 - 1000 g 100 - 1000 g Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible.
t How to use automatic programmes ☞ Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic until the programmes desired programme appears in the display. : 8888 d1 1000 W 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight . 1000 g 3. Press the START button. The display shows the necessary time. 24:45 C 4. If you want to modify the settings, you have to press the Clear-button and start again. i Midway through the programme, three short bells will be heard.
Modes of operation QUICK-Start ☞ How to set The Quick-Start button provides full microwave power for from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 second-intervals. Each time you push the Quick-START button, the programme time is increased by 30 seconds. Example : heating a cup of water (1 min. 30 sec.) 1. Press the START-button three times. The time appears in the display and the programme begins. The microwave power signal lamp lights up. 8888 1000 W 01:30 g 2.
t 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. ☞ How to set: 0» using the Power knob 1.Select microwave power «0 way to the left). (all the 2. Set the required time with the Rotary knob.
Cooking charts and tips Defrosting Dish Weight in (g) Power (Watt) Meat Whole meat 500 150 12-20 10-20 Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 200 150 5-7 5-10 Turn once. Mixed chopped meat 500 150 12-20 10-20 Remove defrosted chopped meat after half the time. Goulash 500 150 12-20 10-20 Remove defrosted meat after half the time. Poultry Chicken 1000 150 22-30 20-30 Turn once.
t Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Remarks/Hints Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 2-4 3-5 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. 8-12 10-15 Cover cutting surface. 300 80 5-8 30-40 Set on a paper towel, cover. 400450 400 400 80 8-12 7-10 As for dry cakes. 80 80 8-12 6-12 7-10 7-10 As for dry cakes. As for dry cakes.
Cooking charts and tips Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion vegetables, potatoes or rice ca. 200 850 1-2 2-3 Heat in covered container, stir once. 1 cup soup ca. 1000 200 ml 1-2 2-3 Heat clear soup uncovered, cover thick soups. Stir. 200 ml 1000 1/2-1 2-3 Remove any lids.
t Cooking vegetables 1) Description Weight Liquid in (g) added Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 850 6-8 2 Frozen broccoli 300 1/8 l 850 5-7 2 Mushrooms 250 none 850 3-5 2 Frozen peas and carrots 300 1/2 cup 850 5-7 2 Carrots 250 2-3 tsp 850 6-10 2 Cut into cubes or slices. Potatoes 250 2-3 tsp 850 3-5 2 Peel and quarter. Kohlrabi 250 1/2 cup 850 6-8 2 Cut into spikes or slices.
Cooking charts and tips Cooking of meat and poultry Description Quantity Power (g) (Watt) Pork Pork chop Poultry Chicken Duration (min.) Remarks/Hints 3 pieces 370 g 1. 750 2. 600 6-8 12-14 Sear, then turn 1000 750 12-14 Cook covered, add no liquid Practical tips for use General ·After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for a few minutes to allow even heat distribution (standing time). ·Remove any aluminium foil or metal containing packaging before preparing the food.
t i 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. –Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or accessories before defrosting Defrosting of fruit and vegetables –Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not be fully defrosted in the appliance, but left to complete defrosting at room temperature outside.
Cooking charts and tips Test procedures (Microwave output power 1000 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 850 Watt Power 7-9 Time (mins) Standing time (mins) 3 Standing time (mins) Comments1) Cover. Halfway through cooking turn fillets so that inner edges face outwards.
t i 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.
What to do if... ☞ ..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. ☞ ...the microwave mode is not working ? Check that –the door is properly closed, –the door seals and their surfaces are clean, –the START-button has been pressed. 0’ -the power knob is not set on ‘0 ☞ ...
t AEG Service You can perform certain maintenance on your own; these operations are listed in section «What to do if...». First verify the problem, then look it up in the section. If you do not find the solution therein, then please contact your Service Center. Have all necessary information handy; this way it will be easier for the technician to diagnose the problem and determine whether or not he must make a service call.