Related Manuals for AEG MICROMAT COMBI 233
Summary of Contents for AEG MICROMAT COMBI 233
- Page 1 MICROMAT_COMBI 233 Gebruiksaawijing User Manual AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: // www.aeg.hausgeraete.de ©Copyright by AEG 8221913-22-01...
- Page 2 Micromat Combi 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.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
MCC233 English Contents When using your microwave oven Heatwave © Technical data Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Safety instructions when cooking with grill, Convection and Combination modes Unpacking Installation Connecting to the mains The microwave and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories... - Page 4 Micromat Combi Contents How to operate your microwave oven Pause/Clear Function of Re-turntable Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Start + 1 minute Kitchen timer Grill cooking Microwave and Grill cooking MicroBake Microwave and Convection cooking Manual defrosting Auto Programmes Auto Programmes menu and quantities Auto Programme Examples Auto Defrost Bread Defrosting...
-
Page 5: Heatwave
MCC233 English Heatwave © Heatwave System © is an advanced and revolutionary microwave distribution system, ensuring even and uniform cooking, defrosting and reheating. Technically, this is achieved by re-positioning the microwave-generating component – the magnetron – to feed directly into the cavity. The result is that microwaves spread smoothly to reach all parts of the cavity. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Micromat Combi Safety instructions. • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. • Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. -
Page 7: Testing Suitability Of Cookware
MCC233 English Testing suitability of cookware • Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on Hi W(900W) (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. -
Page 8: Food Safety
Micromat Combi Food safety • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. • Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result. -
Page 9: Safety Instructions When Cooking With Grill, Convection And Combination Modes
MCC233 English Safety instructions when cooking with grill, Convection or combination modes. 1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling or convection cooking. 2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. -
Page 10: Installation
Micromat Combi Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (18 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. -
Page 11: The Microwave And Accessories
MCC233 English The microwave oven and accessories Name and function of parts 1. Latch hook and safety interlock system. 2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 4. -
Page 12: Control Panel
Micromat Combi Control panel 1. Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time 2. Automatic Programmes: Defrost P1 Universal defrost P2 Bread Defrost Pizza P1 Frozen Pizza P2 Fresh Pizza Potatoes P1 Baked Potatoes P2 Potato Gratin P3 Roast Potatoes Chicken P1 Whole Chicken... -
Page 13: Display Window
MCC233 English Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. -
Page 14: Child Safety Lock
Micromat Combi Child safety lock This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled. - Page 15 MCC233 English How to operate your microwave oven. Time and Power 1. The time increments for the Setting Control Knob are as follows: Time Increment 0-5 min 15 sec’s 5-10 min 30 sec’s 10-30 min 1 min 30-90 min 5 min 2.
-
Page 16: Microwave Cooking
Micromat Combi Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select different microwave power from 6 levels, Hi W(900W) to 100W 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. -
Page 17: Microwave Setting Guide
MCC233 English Microwave setting guide Power Setting Suggested use Kitchen timer 100W Keeping warm; Keeping foods warm 150W Defrost; Thawing frozen foods. Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. 450W Casseroles and stews. Baked custards or cheesecakes. Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and 650W stews. -
Page 18: Kitchen Timer
Micromat Combi Kitchen timer Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes 1. Touch the Power button 7 times. The indicator lights up and flashes with the Watts (0W) indicated 2. Turn the Setting Control knob until 7:00 is indicated in the display window 3. -
Page 19: Grill Cooking
MCC233 English Grill cooking This method is ideal for cooking small, thin cuts of meat, toasting bread or muffins or browning the tops of dishes such as potato gratin’s and lasagne after cooking by microwave. Remember that the oven and dishes will be hot. Example: Set oven to Grill for 15 minutes: 1. -
Page 20: Microwave And Grill Cooking
Micromat Combi Microwave and Grill cooking This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and grill settings and allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill. Grill with Microwave 450W (touch the grill button twice) –... -
Page 21: Microbake
MCC233 English Micro Bake This method is ideal for Roasting meats and baking cakes. It is also good for cooking foods that require crisp tops, such as potato gratin’s and lasagne. Remember that the oven and dishes will be hot. Example: Set Convection cooking at 200o C for 1hr 30 mins 1. -
Page 22: Microwave And Convection Cooking
Micromat Combi Microwave and Convection cooking This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and Convection settings and allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a convection oven. Convection with Microwave 450W (touch the power setting button twice) Convection with Microwave 150W (touch the power setting button three times) Example: Set Dual Cooking using Convection150o C with Micro 150W for 25 minutes:... -
Page 23: Manual Defrosting
MCC233 English Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 150W. The blue defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on Hi W(900W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to 150W until defrosting is complete. -
Page 24: Microwave Hints
Micromat Combi Defrosting Tips 1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time. 2. Separate food as soon as possible. 3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause. 4. -
Page 25: Auto Programmes
MCC233 English Auto Programmes The Auto Programme feature allows you to simply and automatically cook or defrost a range of popular foods. Your oven offers the following Auto programmes: Programme Microwave mode Quantity and increments Universal defrost Microwave Only 0.1kg – 2.0kg ( 0.05kg ) Bread Defrost Microwave Only 0.1kg –... - Page 26 Micromat Combi Auto Programmes Example: To cook by Auto Cook a Pork Joint 1.5kg: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto Programme 5 times 3. Wait for two seconds (a beep will be heard) 4. Touch Auto Programme one more time. (The Programme will now be set to cook a Pork Joint) 5.
-
Page 27: Auto Defrost
MCC233 English Auto Programmes Auto Defrost Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. The plus or minus adjust keys may be selected via the Power button and are used to increase or decrease the pre-set defrosting times as required. -
Page 28: Oven Utensils And Accessories Guide
Micromat Combi Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide. Mode of operation Material Utensils... -
Page 29: Charts
MCC233 English Charts Recommendations for cooking with Grill Most foods should be placed on the high grilling rack with a dish placed underneath to catch any food spillage or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through the cooking time. Food QTY. -
Page 30: Auto Programme Universal Defrost
Micromat Combi Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully using Auto Defrost. However these foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the 150W power setting. The information on loaves and rolls given in the chart below gives an alternative method of defrosting bread to the Auto Defrost Bread programme. -
Page 31: Auto Programme
MCC233 English Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Beef Cubed Remove any thawed 10–15 min cubes and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish. Minced Remove any thawed 5–10 min. - Page 32 Micromat Combi Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Spareribs If frozen in a block, separate as soon as Remove foil. Turn 10–15 min possible. Shield both ends with smooth over, rearrange and pieces of foil. remove any thawed pieces.
- Page 33 MCC233 English Auto Programme Charts FOOD START TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Frozen Low rack Remove from pack. 2 – 3 Frozen -18°C Place on low rack. cheese topped Pizza Ensure the topping is large pizzas or evenly spread those with little topping...
- Page 34 Micromat Combi Auto Programme Charts FOOD START TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Beef Joint Chilled 5°C Low rack on Remove joint from Remove 10 – 15 For a well Drip tray packaging and note excess cooked finish the weight. Place the liquid.
-
Page 35: Auto Programme (Potato Gratin)
MCC233 English Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin) FOOD START TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST 20°C Low rack 2 min Potato See Potato Gratin Auto (room temp) variations in Gratin Cook sequence serving size or start temperature Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence INGREDIENTS 1 SERVING 2 SERVINGS... -
Page 36: Care And Cleaning
Micromat Combi Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will attract microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. - Page 37 MCC233 English What to do if………………………. If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before contacting your local service centre. If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly. •...
-
Page 38: Service And Spare Parts
Micromat Combi Service and spare parts When you order service or spare parts, please refer to the product and model number of the microwave oven. You will find these on the data plate. Write them down here below so you have them handy whenever you need them. - Page 39 MCC233 English Service Addresses België Belgique ZANKER SERVICE ZANKER SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek 1502 Lembeek Tuisherstellingen: Dépannages à domicile : Tel.: 02 - 3630444 Tel.: 02 - 3630444 Fax: 02 - 3630500 Fax: 02 - 3630500 Wisselstukken: Pièces détachées : Tel.: 02 - 3630555 Tel.: 02 - 3630555...