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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 1
MICROMAT 153 E
Microwave oven
PROGRAMME
STOP
START/QUICK
Operating instructions
ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 2 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. 1 Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 3 UK Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 For trouble free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 4 Important information 3 Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials 2 AEG microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. 1 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 ca
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 5 UK Safety instructions 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 materi
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 6 Safety instructions Microwaves 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. · Food with «skin» or «peel», such as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, and the like, s
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 7 UK 3 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrosting Heating Cooking Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, X X X e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - - 1) (e.g. table crockery) Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic X X X made of fire/frost proof material (e.g. Arcoflam) 2) Ovenproof earthenware X X X Plastic, heat-resistant up to X X X 3) 200°C Paper, card
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 8 Installing and Connecting 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. Table top model 14 cm A gap all around the oven is necessary in order to ensure perfect ventilation: Above:
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 9 UK 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. This appliance should not be installed next to a radia
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 10 Installing and Connecting Electrical connections · WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 1 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 p
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 11 UK Product Description The appliance E H C A PROGRAMME STOP START/QUICK F G D B C A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Turntable F Wheel support/roller ring G Drive shaft H Interior lighting 11
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 12 Product description The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. A B Multi function button to set the time of day and display TAGESZEIT BETRIEBSDATEN B the selected microwave power etc. C Power knob with signal C light to select microwave power. D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight ,in grams, when D using automatic programmes. PROGRAMME E Button for automatic E programmes ‘PROGRAMME’ STOP for de
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 13 UK 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. Before using the appliance 0 Setting the clock Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash «AAEEGG»
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 14 0«At a glance» operating instructions Action Comments 1.Press door release button . The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. The door will click audibly when it is 3. Shut the door. properly shut. If the door is not shut properly, the appliance will not function. 4. Select according to the instructions The order in which you programme 1) given on the following pages. functions has no consequence . Turn the time button clockwise to increase
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 15 UK 0 Action : Comments · Open the door by pressing the door The appliance and interior lighting switch off. release button e.g. for stirring. 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
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 16 Modes of operation Microwaves 0 Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on Setting 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 TAGESZEIT BETRIEBSDATEN microwave power appears: turn to the left = lower power turn to the right= higher power 700 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the Rotary knob . The chosen time appears in
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 17 UK 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 - Heating liquids 700 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, - stewing, etc. - cooking vegetables - cooking dishes - defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals - heating refrigerated ready made meals 600 Watt - finish cooking casseroles 500 Watt - cooking egg based dishes 45
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 18 Modes of operation 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. Automatic defrost Programme Food categories Examples Weight from - to 1) Poultry fresh Poultry (whole or 100 - 2000 g d1 por
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 19 UK How to use automatic programmes 0 0 Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic programmes ‘PROGRAMME’ : until the desired programme appears in the display. TAGESZEIT BETRIEBSDATEN d1 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight . in grams. 1000 3. Press the START button ‘START/QUICK’. The display PROGRAMME shows the necessary time. STOP 29:40 START/QUICK 4. If you want to modify the settings, you have to press the ,, ,, Clear-b
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MC 153 E UK,Plug 25/10/99 1:16 pm Page 20 Modes of operation QUICK-Start How to set 0 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 mic
