MICROMAT_DUO 3534 E Microwave oven ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY CRUNCH CRUNCH GRILL PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK Operating instructions
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.
q Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4 Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwave only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on microwave power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combined microwave and grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
q Important information 3 Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances 2 Packaging materials 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. 1 2 All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled.
Safety instructions 1 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. • Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials.
q Microwaves 1 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.
Grill • The viewing window heats up during grilling (and combination grilling and microwave cooking), so keep small children away from the appliance. • To close the door when the viewing window is hot, press on the lower right-hand side of the door. • The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the shelf racks, the turntable and the anti-splash glass plate become very hot during all modes. You should therefore take care before touching anything.
q 3 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain (e.g. table crockery1) Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic made of fire/frost proof material (e.g.
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. · Microwaves work by making the food heat itself up.
q Installation and Connection The oven should be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance. Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvres and that air may circulate freely around the oven.
Installing and Connecting 3 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 (17 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.
q Electrical connections · 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. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.
Product Description The appliance B D E CRUNCH A CRUNCH GRILL PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK C A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Quartz grill F Turntable G Wheel support/roller ring H Drive shaft 14 G H F C
q The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. CRUNCH A TAGESZEIT BETRIEBSDATEN B Multi function button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power etc. B C Power knob with signal light to select microwave power. D Rotary knob to select the C cooking time or the weight when using automatic programmes. E Button for automatic programmes ‘PROGRAMME’ for defrosting and cooking.
Product Description 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. Wire rack For grilling of e.g., meat and poultry; for gratin or toasting Crunch dish Specially designed for use with the Crunch function.
q 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). Turn the time button clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease time 2) 5.
At a glance» operating instructions 0 Action : · Open the door by pressing the door release button e.g. for stirring. Comments 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. · Shut the door and press the START button ‘START/QUICK’ ·Press the CLEAR button ‘STOP’. The running process is cancelled. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. Time of day is displayed.
q Modes of operation The appliance features the following functions: Microwave only In this mode, microwaves generate heat directly in the food. This mode is highly suitable for warming, for example, ready cooked food and drinks, the defrosting of meat or vegetables, and for cooking food like fish and vegetables. Grilling Heat is generated by a grilling element set in the roof of the oven. This is particularly suitable for toasting and grilling e.g. steaks and sausages. Using the CRUNCH function.
Modes of operation 0 Microwave Only How to set Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 700 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: 700 turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in the display. 3. Press the START button ‘START/QUICK’.
q 3 Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 900 Watt 700 Watt - Heating liquids - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting,stewing, etc.
Modes of operation 3 Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, in grams, 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.
q Combination cooking (Cooking and Grilling) Programme Food categories Weight from - to Comments CG1 Chicken 1) (fresh) 200 - 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing oven 500g, a triple bell rings halfway through cooktime to remind you to turn.
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 second-intervals. 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. The microwave power signal lamp comes on. 01:30 2.
q 3 1)Each time you press the grill button, the grill power level appears in the display: GP3, GP2, GP1. If you press the button again either the clock or the cooktime programmed will appear and the signal light will go off. you press the grill button while grilling, you may reduce grill power level to GP1. The next time you press the button, the oven turns off and the bell rings three times. The clock time appears in the display.
Modes of operation Using the Crunch function 0 How to set Example: 12 minutes (see Cooking Charts and Tips “Cooking with the Crunch Function” for more information.) 1. Place the Crunch dish on the turntable, either empty (for preheating) or full 1) 2. Set the required time by using the Rotary knob. The time of day is replaced by the programme time in the display window. 12:00 3. Press the Crunch button. The Power, Grill and Crunch indicator lights come on.
q 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 .
Cooking charts and tips Cooking charts and tips Defrosting Dish Weight in (g) Power (Watt) Meat Whole meat 500 150 10-15 15-20 Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 200 150 4-6 5-10 Turn once. Mixed chopped meat 500 150 9-14 15-20 Halfway through the defrosting time remove any pieces of meat that have already defrosted. Goulash 500 150 10-12 15-20 As above Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20-30 20-30 Turn once.
q Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Remarks/Hints Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 Wholemeal, mixed, rye loaf 1 slice 150 (60-80 g) 500 150 2-3 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Defrost in a covered container. 6-8 15-20 Cover cutting surface.
Cooking charts and tips Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion vegetables, potatoes or rice approx. 900 200 1-11/2 2-3 Heat in covered container, stir once. 1 cup soup approx. 900 200 ml 1-2 2-3 Heat clear soup uncovered, cover thick soups. Stir. 35-45 sec 2-3 Remove any lids.
q Cooking vegetables 1) Description Weight Liquid in (g) added Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 900 8-10 2 Frozen broccoli 300 1/8 l 900 7-9 2 Mushrooms 250 none 900 4-6 2 Frozen peas and carrots 300 1/2 cup 900 7-9 2 Carrots 250 2-3 tsp 900 6-8 2 Cut into cubes or slices. Potatoes 250 2-3 tsp 900 4-6 2 Peel and quarter. Kohlrabi 250 1/2 cup 900 6-8 2 Cut into spikes or slices.
Cooking Charts and Tips 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 packaging containing metal before preparing the food. • Metal objects must be placed at least 2cm away from the cooking space walls and door. Otherwise arcing can occur, resulting in damage to the appliance. • Check food frequently when grilling, especially when using the high grill rack.
q 3 Tips on microwaving 1. You can’t find cooking details Base programming on a similar for a specific quantity of type of food. Lengthen or shorten food. the cooking time accordingly: Double quantity = almost double time : Half quantity = half time 2. The food is too dry. Set a shorter cooking time or reduce the microwave power output. 3. The food is not yet defrosted, heated through or cooked on completion of programme time. Select a longer programme time or a higher microwave power setting.
Cooking Charts and Tips Test procedures (Microwave output power 900 Watt) The quality and operation of microwave ovens are established by recognised test institutes by testing specific dishes. DIN Nr. 44 566 Part 2 Power Time (mins) Standing Comments1) time (mins) Defrost and cook fish fillets 900 Watt 7-9 3 Cover. Halfway through cooking turn fillets so that inner edges face outwards. Toast 2) GP3 2-4 - Pre-heat for 2,5 minutes.
q Roasting/Grilling Table Description Fish 1) mackrel sardines 1) Weight (gram) Grill output power Time (min.) Notes 800-1000 GP3 20-25 Brush with oil. Season 6 pieces GP3 20-25 with salt and pepper GP3 GP3 20-26 23-27 Brush with oil.
Cooking charts and tips Combined microwave and grilling table Description Weight in (gram) Accessories Approx. 500 g pasta shallow dish 250 GP3 12-17 Approx 800 g potatoes shallow dish 900 GP3 20-22 Lasagne Approx.
q Cooking with the Crunch function Description Notes1) Weight (gram) Grill output power Time (min.) Fish 300g GP3 3-6 Turn over halfway through cooking Vegetables 500g GP2 5-15 Brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Turn over halfway through cooking 2 slices GP3 5-10 Turn all foods except pizza, halfway through cooking time.
Cooking charts and tips 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.
q What to do if... 0 ... the microwave appliance is not working properly ? Check that - the fuses in the fuse box 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 has been pressed 0 ...
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