AEG MC 174, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Microwave oven MC_174 E 900W ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY ...

Page 2: ...calls Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your appliance is noted by this symbol and or mentions such as Warning Take care Be sure to follow all instructions carefully Throughout the manual this symbol assists you in the proper use of your appliance This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the appliance The clover indicates energy saving tips and...

Page 3: ...allation and Connection Installation 10 Connecting to the mains 11 Electrical Connections 12 Product Description The Appliance 13 Control panel 14 Accessories 15 Before using the appliance Cleaning 15 Setting the clock 16 At a glance operating instructions 17 Modes of operation 19 Kitchen Timer 20 Microwave Power cooking 20 Microwave Power setting Guide 21 Quick Reheat 22 Autodefrost 23 Autocook p...

Page 4: ...nts Cooking charts and Tips Auto Defrost 29 Practical tips for use 33 Tips on microwaving 34 Cleaning and Care 35 What to do if 36 Service Information 37 Technical Data 38 Comet After Sales Service Back Cover ...

Page 5: ...d the wooden parts are untreated Plastic items are marked as follows PE polyethylene eg packaging film PS polystyrene eg packaging CFC free PP polypropylene eg packaging straps By using and re using the packaging raw materials are saved and waste volume is reduced Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre Contact your local council for information Disposal of old appliances Old ap...

Page 6: ...he user in severe danger In the case of any defect or breakdown please therefore contact your local electrical dealer or the Comet Service Department directly Should the door seals and or door seal surfaces be damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the Comet Service Centre or by an AEG trained electrician Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly t...

Page 7: ...tainer 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 escape and the food will not burst Make sure that a minimum temperature of 70 C is attained for the cooking heating of food Never use a mercury or liquid thermometer for measuring the temperature of the food Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated w...

Page 8: ...arge quantities of cooking oil fondue or deep frying and drinks containing a high percentage of alcohol there is danger of spontaneous combustion to heat unopened cans bottles etc to dry animals textiles or paper for crockery like porcelain ceramics or porous earthenware e g on the handles or unglazed bases that can fill up with water This can cause vapour pressure to build up during cooking which...

Page 9: ...Mode of operation Defrost Heating Cooking ing Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes without any metal parts X X X e g Pyrex Oven to tableware Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X e g table crockery 1 Glass ceramic and vitro ceramic X X X made of fire frost proof material e g Arcoflam Ovenproof earthenware 2 X X X Plastic heat resistant up to X X X 200 C 3 Paper cardboard X Cling film X Microwave cling...

Page 10: ...t the same time When heating larger quantities of food it is particularly important to stir or turn them over Standing time is referred to in the cooking charts This is the time you should leave the food to stand without power either inside or outside the appliance This ensures even distribution of heat throughout the food Installation and Connection Installation A gap all around the oven is neces...

Page 11: ... radio interference suppression but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV so keep them as far apart as possible This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference Directive 87 308 EEC Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230 240 V 50Hz earthed socket outlet Earth protection minimizes the risks should a ...

Page 12: ...oloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or c...

Page 13: ...ust always be firmly closed while cooking 4 Latch hook 5 Safety interlock system 6 Control panel 7 Turntable Made of special heat resistant glass Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking Do not use the oven without the turntable 8 Turntable support Place the support on the floor of the cooking chamber to support the turntable 9 Door open 10 Drive shaft for turntable 1 10 2 3...

Page 14: ...ng the clock 3 Reheat quick reheat 4 Auto Defrost Auto Defrost by weight 5 Reduce Power To reduce power to desired microwave power level 6 Clear Stop Stop For interrupting or cancelling a cooking programme 7 Rotary Knob for setting time weight and AutoCook programmes 8 Start Start to start desired programme 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 ...

Page 15: ...s of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise this is normal Turntable Turntable support Turntable shaft 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 Before you first use the appliance remove the turntable from the cooking are...

Page 16: ... the numbers in the display reset to 00 00 This 12 hour digital clock allows you to set it from 01 00 to 12 59 To set 4 30 hrs 1 Touch Clock pad 0 00 will flash in the display 2 Turn the Rotary knob to 4 30 will flash in the display the right until 4 30 is indicated in the display 3 Touch Clock pad 4 30 will be indicated in the display Time of day is now set 0 ...

Page 17: ...lockwise to increase and anti clockwise to decrease time weight 1 2 The appliance starts The display shows the selected cooking time counting down backwards in seconds The end of the cooking sequence is indicated by an audible tone The appliance and the interior light will switch off The appliance switches off In the display the two dots between the digits flash The selected settings remain The re...

Page 18: ...s with the new power setting This mode enables you to reheat food or liquids faster The oven begins cooking for approximately 2 minutes Reheating time will count down The oven will automatically shut down 2 The display will change as described in the Auto Defrost and Autocook sections of these instructions 1 If the new selection reaches 00 00 in the display the cooking time is over and an audible ...

Page 19: ...s feature can be used for quickly reheating small quantities of liquid or a small food portion Auto Defrost and Autocook programmes Automatic programmes for defrosting and cooking a range of popular foods are available Select the programme enter the weight for autodefrost programmes and the rest of the programming is done automatically Child Safety Lock This appliance has a safety feature which pr...

Page 20: ...d for a desired time In addition to the maximum power level you can select different microwave power from 10 levels 90W to 900W for the foods that require slower cooking Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods Example To cook at highest power level 900W for 2 minutes 1 T...

Page 21: ... 180 Watt Defrost thawing foods 90 Watt Keeping Warm keeping foods warm Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation Example To cook at 630W power level 7 for 5 minutes 1 Touch Reduce Power pad P630 will be indicated in the display 4 times 2 Turn the Rotary knob to 5 00 will be indicated in the display the ...

Page 22: ... when in a hurry and is ideal for quickly reheating small quantities of liquid or a small portion of food Example To reheat a cup of water for 2 minutes 1 Touch Reheat pad twice 2 00 will be indicated in the display 2 Touch Start pad Reheating time will count down ...

Page 23: ... food as soon as possible 3 Turn large items e g joints halfway through the defrosting time 4 Remove any thawed food as soon as possible 5 Remove or open any packaging before defrosting 6 Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in this will allow for easy stirring 7 Begin thawing poultry breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time Delicate areas such as wi...

Page 24: ...bag in the microwave according to the manufacturers directions Pop only one bat at a time After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot Do not reheat unpopped kernels or bag Do not leave the microwave unattended while popping popcorn Always follow the manufacturers instructions If pre packaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight do not use the popcor...

Page 25: ... reheat a plate of food or pre cooked ready meal 225g 300 G from fridge temperature turn the Rotary knob to the left PLA1 will light up in the display To reheat a plate of food or pre cooked ready meal 300g 400 G from fridge temperature turn the Rotary knob to the left PLA2 will light up in the display To reheat a plate of food or pre cooked ready meal 300g 400 G from frozen turn the Rotary knob t...

Page 26: ...e display To bake two potatoes turn the Rotary knob to the left until P02 lights up in the display To bake three potatoes turn the Rotary knob to the left until P03 lights up in the display 2 Touch Start pad Cooking time will count down PIZZA To cook a 300g pizza frozen or from fridge temperature 1 To cook a 300g pizza from frozen turn the Rotary knob to the left until Pi F Pizza Frozen lights up ...

Page 27: ...Auto Cook programme for Frozen vegetables 450 g The display flashes Fr03 and beep sounds will be heard Simply open the door stir and move Then close the door and touch Start If you don t open the door the microwave automatically proceeds after a few minutes Child Safety Lock This appliance has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child Example To lock the microwa...

Page 28: ...min 15 30 Remove from packaging place on plate Pie cooked 450g 1 lb 7 9 min 15 30 Remove from packaging place on plate Butter 250g 8 8oz 3 4 min 5 10 If foil wrapped remove from wrapper and place 1 packet on plate Fruit 225g 8oz 5 6 min 5 10 Place in a single layer in a shallow dish Soft berry fruits 450g 1 lb 7 8 min 5 10 Place in a single layer in a shallow dish Soft berry fruits Plated meal 400...

Page 29: ...urn over Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Steak If frozen in a block separate Remove foil and turn over 10 15 min as soon as possible Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Lamb Cubed Place in an even layer in Remove any thawed cubes 10 15 min a shallow dish and stir Ensure that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish Chops If frozen in a block separate ...

Page 30: ...sible Arrange with foil chops so the thinner ends are towards the centre of the turntable Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Sausages If frozen in a block Rearrange and remove 10 15 min separate as soon as any sausages that have possible Shield both thawed ends of the sausages with smooth pieces of foil Bacon Separate as soon as Separate Remove any 5 10 min possible Shiel...

Page 31: ...f rack Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Chicken Whole Use an upturned saucer Remove foil from outer edges 30 40 min on a plate or a Turn over and shield warm microwaveproof rack edges with foil Place chicken breast side down Shield wings legs and neck with smooth pieces of foil Pieces Shield thin parts such as tips Remove foil 10 15 min with smooth pieces of foil Turn o...

Page 32: ...arrange Arrange fillets in an even tail ends under thicker layer If frozen in a block parts of fish separate as soon as possible Shield tail and thin ends with smooth pieces of foil Steaks Use a shallow dish or Remove foil turn over and 5 10 min microwaveproof rack rearrange Arrange steaks in an even layer If frozen in a block separate as soon as possible Shield outer edges of steaks with smooth p...

Page 33: ...ld be cooked uncovered Refrigerated or frozen food require longer cooking times Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time Cook soft vegetables such as carrots peas and cauliflower with a little water Cook soft vegetables such as mushrooms peppers and tomatoes without liquid Increase cooking time by approximately 50 for larger pieces Whenever possible cut vegetables into equal siz...

Page 34: ...r microwave oven only if they are explicitly marked as being suitable for microwave use Please follow the operating instructions printed on the packages e g remove the metal lid and prick the plastic foil 3 You can t find cooking details for a specific quantity of food The food is too dry The food is not yet defrosted heated through or cooked on completion of programme time The food is overcooked ...

Page 35: ...lise odours inside the cooking area by boiling a cup of water with a little lemon juice for a few minutes in your oven Through normal operation liquid may evaporate and condensation may occur This is normal and is especially noticeable when the room temperature is high and the humidity of the air is low After operation be sure and wipe off the condensation with a soft cloth Turntable and Turntable...

Page 36: ...venware does not extend beyond the turntable food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing it from rotating there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable the microwave will not switch off Isolate the appliance from the fuse box Contact your local Comet Service Centre the interior light is not working Call your local Comet Service Centre The interior light bulb can be exchan...

Page 37: ...rform 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 local Comet Service Centre ...

Page 38: ...verall dimension Width 520 mm Depth 407 mm Height 292 mm Cavity dimension Width 349 mm Depth 350 mm Height 198 mm Volume 24 litre Power source 230 240 V 50 Hz Fuse 13A Power consumption 2750W Power output 900W Weight 22kg ...

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Page 40: ...en We are sure that this product will provide many years of trouble free service to you however should you experience any faults with this appliance please contact your local Comet Service Centre for help or advice Our number can be found in your local telephone directory Imperial to Metric 1 oz 28 35 g 1 lb 454 g Metric to Imperial 1 g 0 0353 oz 1 kg 2 20 lb Metric Imperial Weight Conversion Char...