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MCC 663
UK
Microwave oven
UK
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Instruction manual
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
http: // www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
©Copyright by AEG
2/02 - 99618372
AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT
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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 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. Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your ap- ! pliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions
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t t Contents Important information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For trouble-free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grill / convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Microwave only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Notes on microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Automatic Defrost programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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¤ ¤ ¤ t Important information i Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances ¤ 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. ¤ All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled. ) The cardboard
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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 due to fire hazard. • If smoke is observ
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t 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 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, should be pierced with a fork so that any steam present can es
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Grill / convection functions • The viewing window heats up during grilling and convection cooking (and ! in combination with microwave cooking), so keep small children away from the appliance. • The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the rack, and the turntable become very hot during all modes. Make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only ovenproof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass. Take care not to be burned! • Preheat your oven only when
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t i General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Micro- Convec- Grill Combination wave tion Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, X X X X oven-to-tableware, pie dish) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - - - 1) (e.g. table crockery Glass ceramic and vitroceramic X X X X made of fire/frostproof material (e.g. Arcoflam) 2) Ovenproof earthenware XX - X Plastic, heat-resistant up to 3) 3) XX -X 3) 200°C Paper, c
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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 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 itself heat up. Because of this, not all areas of the food w
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t Product Description The appliance B D E A G C H F C A Control panel B Door seal C Door latch and catch D Viewing window E Grill F Turntable G Roller ring H Drive shaft 11
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The control panel A Display for time of day, function, programme length, power level, temperature, weight, food type, etc. B Selector knob to set the clock, the programme length, the weight A when using automatic programmes, the temperature for the convection functions or the end-time to pre- set a programme. C CONVECTION button to cook as with a traditional oven or com- bined with microwave power for speedy results. D TURNTABLE OFF button to stop the turntable from revolving. E GRILL button to
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t The display 12:30 200 The display guides you in programming with the following symbols: convection turntable off convection Microwave Grill Grill + microwave + microwave choice of food type for automatic defrosting defrosting symbol weight in grams for automatic programming temperature for clock time convection end time for presetting wattage of microwave programme power levels 13
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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 mechanism. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable. Folding rack To fold down the rack : The rack : Push in the hook
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t Before using the appliance Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against fingerprints. Before you first use the appliance, remove all the accessories (including the turntable and turntable support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe clean the coo
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+ «At a glance» operating instructions Action Comments 1.Place food in the cooking space. The door will click audibly when it is 2.Shut the door. properly shut. If the door is not shut properly, the appliance will not function. 3.Select according to the instructions Turn the time button clockwise to given on the following pages. increase or counter-clockwise to 1) decrease time. 4. If required : switch off the turntable When the turntable has been switched 2) . off, the corresponding symbol
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t «At a glance» operating instructions + Action Comments The appliance and interior lighting switch off. • Open the door e.g. for stirring. The selected settings remain. The re- •Shut the door and press the START button . maining time counts down automatically. •Press the CLEAR button once. All programmes underway will be momentarily interrupted. •Press the CLEAR button twice. The operating functions will be broken off prematurely. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. Time of da
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Modes of operation The appliance features the following functions: Microwave 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. Convection cooking A fan in the
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t Modes of operation Microwave Only How to set + Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 700 W 1. Press the MICROWAVE button , 900W and the microwave symbol appear in the display together 00:00 with the clock symbol and 00:00. Set the 900 microwave power by pressing the MICROWAVE button till the desired microwave power is displayed, e.g. one additional time for 700W. 00:00 700 2. Set the required cooking time by turning the selector knob. The chosen time appears in the display. 0
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i 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 - cooking egg based dishes 400 Watt - finish cooking dishes - cooking of delicate dishe
