Dear customer, Thank you for buying an AEG microwave oven and putting your trust in the AEG brand name. Before using your AEG microwave 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.
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.
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 AEG Service Centre or by an AEG-trained electrician. ·Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of parts.
Safety instructions Microwaves · · Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the con- tainer to avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even but slightly, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding...
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· · Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top, and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensure uniform distribution of the heat. Always check the temperature before feeding your child. · · The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware. For this reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes.
General operating instructions Suitable ovenware Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrost- Heating Cooking Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, Oven-to-tableware) Non ovenproof glass and porcelain (e.g. table crockery) Glass ceramic and vitro-ceramic made of fire/frost proof material (e.g.
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 power = nearly double the time Please refer to the cooking charts.
Installing and Connecting Build-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabinet, you may use the lift- door. Note the relevant information for installation and connection given in the operation instructions of the lift door.
Product Description The appliance 1000 W LEISTUNG ZEIT/GEWICHT PROGRAMME LÖSCHEN DREHTELLER AUS START/QUICK TÜRÖFFNER A Control panel B Turntable C Door seal D Door latch and catch E Viewing window F Interior lighting...
Product description The control panel A Display for time of day, cooking time, function mode, power etc. B Multi-function button display the selected microwave power, defrosting and cooking times, etc. C Power knob with signal 1000 W light to select microwave power. D Rotary knob to select the cooking time or the weight when using automatic...
Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. Special accessories May be ordered either through your retailer or AEG Service Center. Rack (E-Nr. 661 917 375) Make sure to place the brown- ing dish on the rack to avoid damaging the turntable.
Before using the appliance Setting the clock Example: 12:15 hrs 1. Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash «0 0 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 » and then « A A E E G G » . The dots between the digits blink rapidly.
«At a glance» operating instructions Action Comments Press door open button The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. The door will click audibly when it is pro- perly shut. If the door is not shut proper- ly, the appliance will not function.
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‘At a glance... ’ Comments Action : · Open the door by pressing the door The appliance and interior lighting switch e.g. for stirring. off. In the display, the two dots between the digits flash. The selected settings remain. The remaining time counts down automatically.
Microwaves only Setting Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 850 Watt 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: turn to the left = lower power 1000 W...
Modes of operation Notes on microwave power levels The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be used for during microwave operation : 1000 Watt - Heating liquids 850 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting, 700 Watt - stewing, etc.
Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting, cooking and combination cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, 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.
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Modes of operation Automatic cooking programmes Programme Food categories Examples Weight from - to Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, 100 - 1000 g cabbage, carrots, celeriac Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, 100 - 1000 g potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, 100 - 1000 g...
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How to use automatic programmes Example : defrosting 1 kg chicken 1. Press the button for automatic programmes until the desired programme appears in the display. 1000 W 2. Use the Rotary knob to set the weight 1 0 0 0 3.
Modes of operation QUICK-Start How to set The Quick-Start button provides full microwave power for from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, by 30 second-intervals. Each time you push the Quick-START button, the programme time is increa- sed by 30 seconds.
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.
Cooking charts and tips Defrosting Dish Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Meat Whole meat 12-20 10-20 Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil after 1st half of defrosting time. Steak 5-10 Turn once. Mixed chopped 12-20 10-20...
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Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Bread Rolls (50g) 4 units 150 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Wholemeal, 1 slice Defrost in a covered container. mixed, rye (60-80 g) loaf 8-12 10-15 Cover cutting surface.
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Cooking charts and tips Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) (Watt) (mins) time (mins) 1 portion vege- ca. 200 850 Heat in covered container, tables, potatoes stir once. or rice 1 cup soup 1000 Heat clear soup uncovered, 200 ml cover thick soups.
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Cooking vegetables Description Weight Liquid Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints in (g) added (Watt) (mins) time (mins) Cauliflower 1/8 l Dot with butter. Frozen 1/8 l Stalks facing outwards. broccoli Mushrooms none Cut into slices. Frozen peas 1/2 cup 850 and carrots Carrots 2-3 tsp 850 6-10...
Cooking charts and tips Cooking of meat and poultry Description Quantity Power Duration Remarks/Hints (Watt) (min.) Pork Pork chop 3 pieces 1. 750 Sear, then turn 370 g 2. 600 12-14 Poultry Chicken 1000 12-14 Cook covered, add no liquid Practical tips for use General ·After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for a...
Defrosting of butter, pieces of layer cake and cottage cheese –Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust out- side. This will give a more even result. –Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or acces- sories before defrosting Defrosting of fruit and vegetables –Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not be fully defrosted in the appliance, but left to complete defrosting at...
Cooking charts and tips Test procedures (Microwave output power 1000 Watt) The quality and operation of microwave ovens are established by recognised test institutes by testing specific dishes. Power Time Standing Comments Nr. 44 566 (mins) time Part 2 (mins) Defrost and cook 850 Watt Cover.
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.
-Contact the AEG Service Department, or your local dealer..the interior light is not working ? -Call the AEG Service Department. The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by trained AEG technicians..the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before ? -Set a longer cooking time (double quantity = nearly double time) or –if the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from time to time or...
F-Nr............................................... If you decide to call the AEG Service Department to help with any of the aforementioned problems on the grounds of faulty operation, there will be a charge for the service technician’s visit, even during the guarantee period. Please therefore follow the advice given in this in-...