Contents Overview ..................3 Use ....................4 Appliance parts ................6 About these operating instructions ..........9 Safety information ................ 10 Scope of delivery ................20 About microwaves .................21 Cooking with the microwave ............21 Before fi rst use ................25 Operation ..................
Appliance parts Magnetron cover (DO NOT REMOVE!) Automatic programme buttons Display: Display cooking time, pow- Popcorn er level, operating state and time Controls: Potatoes Door release button Pizza Glass rotary plate Frozen vegetables Roller ring Drinks Drive axis Meat Cooking area Heating food Grilling rack Keypad...
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Contents Contents Overview ......................3 Use ........................4 Appliance parts ....................6 About these operating instructions ............... 9 Key to symbols .....................9 Safety information ..................10 Proper use ......................10 Safety of children and other persons .............. 11 General safety .....................12 Hot surfaces ......................15 Special safety instructions for handling microwaves ........17 Safety instructions for heating liquids ............
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Contents Quick start ......................30 Interrupt the program ..................30 Defrosting by weight ..................30 Defrosting by time ....................31 Using several programs ................... 32 Grill mode ......................32 Combination microwave and grill mode ............33 Memory function ....................33 Automatic cooking ....................34 Cleaning and care ..................36 Storage ......................37 Troubleshooting ....................
About these operating instructions About these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it. Read the safety instructions carefully before using the appliance for the fi rst time. Note the warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
Safety information Warning: danger due to hot surfaces! The Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is a single compliance mark used by suppliers after establishing compliance with all applicable regulations, including EMC, telecommunications, radio communications, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and electrical safety. Protective earthing symbol (for Safety Class I) Safety Class I electrical appliances are electrical appliances that have as a minimum basic insulation throughout and either an appliance plug with...
Safety information − Observe all the information in these operating instructions, especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed improper and might cause personal injury or damage to property. Safety of children and other persons WARNING! Risk of injury! Risk of injury for children and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity (for example, partially disabled people or older persons with impaired physical and mental capacity) or...
Safety information DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of choking and suffocation through swallowing or inhaling small parts or plastic wrap. − Do not store any of the packaging material used (bags, polystyrene, etc.) within the reach of children. − Do not allow children to play with the packaging material. General safety WARNING! Warning –...
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Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from microwave radiation. − If the appliance is damaged, microwave radiation can escape through a leak. Damage to the power cord can cause an electric shock. − If the housing, covers, door to the cooking compartment, door seals or the door closing mechanism are damaged, do not use the microwave under any circumstances.
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Safety information The microwave must not be immersed in water or other liquids or held under running water or used in damp rooms because this can result in an electric shock. − Switch the microwave off at the power point and pull out the plug: −...
Safety information − Place the microwave on a level, stable surface that can bear the weight of the appliance itself plus the maximum weight of the quantity of food prepared in it. − Only use the appliance indoors. − Do not expose the appliance to extreme conditions. Avoid: −...
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Safety information − Do not allow children less than 8 years of age near the appliance unless they are under constant supervision. − In combination mode or grilling mode, children may only use the appliance under adult supervision due to high temperatures.
Safety information − The microwave is designed to heat food and drinks. Drying food or clothing and heating heat packs, slippers, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar can result in injuries, ignition or fi re. − Only use commercially available packs of popcorn labelled as being intended for preparation in the microwave.
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Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from burns. − Foods prepared in the microwave may heat unevenly. Test the temperature of the heated food before consuming. When heating baby food and baby bottles, always stir or shake the infant food to avoid burns.
Safety information − Never use dishes with metal decorations or metal dishes in the microwave because sparking can result in damage to the appliance or to the dish. − Use microwave-safe dishes. When buying dishes, look for labels such as ‘microwave-safe’ or ‘for microwave use’. −...
− Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact us within 14 days of purchase. The following items are supplied with your product: • MD 18773 microwave • Glass turntable • Grilling rack •...
About microwaves About microwaves Microwaves use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to heat your food up in the cooking compartment. Microwaves heat all non-metal objects. For this reason, do not use any metal objects when operating the microwave. The more water the food contains, the better the heating achieved.
Cooking with the microwave WARNING! Risk of fi re due to very high temperatures! Very overcooked food can produce smoke or ignite. − Always supervise the cooking process. − Cover foods with a microwave-safe cover during the cooking cycle. Covering the food avoids spattering;...
Cooking with the microwave Overview of suitable materials The list that follows is a general guide intended to help you select the right cookware: Combination Cookware Microwave Grill mode Heat-resistant glass Non-heat-resistant glass Heat-resistant ceramic Microwave-safe plastic dishes Baking paper Metal inserts Grilling rack, included Aluminium foil, aluminium...
Cooking with the microwave Unsuitable materials • Metals, all metal saucepans, metal frying pans and metal lids. NOTICE! Possible damage to property! There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if it is handled incorrectly. − Never use dishes with metal decorations, metal dishes or grilling racks in the microwave because sparking can result in damage to the appliance or to the dish.
Before fi rst use Before fi rst use DANGER! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from electric shock or microwave radiation. If the appliance is damaged, microwave radiation can escape through a leak. Damage to the power cord can cause an electric shock.
Before fi rst use Setting up the appliance Make sure that all packaging material has been removed from the appliance and the inside of the door. − Do not place the microwave near sources of heat, in a location that is wet or very humid or near fl...
Operation Cleaning the appliance before fi rst use − To remove dust from shipping or possible production residues, wipe the interior, including the inside of the viewing window , with a slightly damp, soft cloth before using the appliance for the fi rst time. −...
Operation Setting the time If the microwave is being used for the fi rst time or if the electricity supply has been interrupted, the display will show ‘00:00’ and the time (12-hour display) will need to be set. − Press the button once.
Operation The timer function is not available when a cooking program is running. Cooking with microwave energy CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of scalding because the food or the containers may be very hot. − Always use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves when you remove the food from the cooking compartment.
Operation Quick start Select the cooking time in 30-second intervals When you press the button without previously having set a power level, the cooking program is started at the highest power level (1100 watts). − The maximum cooking time you can set is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. −...
Operation − Press the button to select the defrost by weight operation. The display will show dEF1. − Enter the weight of the food to be cooked with the number buttons. − Press the button. The program will start. The remaining defrosting time will be shown on the display. After about half the time has elapsed, open the door if necessary and turn the food over or stir it to ensure that it defrosts evenly.
Operation After about half the time has elapsed, open the door if necessary and turn the food over or stir it to ensure that it defrosts evenly. − If the frozen food is still not defrosted after the time has elapsed, start the appliance again on power level PL3 for several minutes in order to completely defrost the frozen food.
Operation After half the time has elapsed, you should turn the food in order to optimise cooking (see ‘9.5. Programm unterbrechen’ on page 29). Open the door and turn the food over. Then press the button again to resume the program. Combination microwave and grill mode The appliance allows you to use the microwave and grill modes together.
Operation Automatic cooking For automatic cooking, it is not necessary to enter the cooking time and power level. The microwave automatically determines the settings, depending on what food and weight are selected. Setting the auto program − Press an auto program button once to select an auto program.
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Operation Program Weight Display Beef (BEEF) 350 g 550 g 750 g 950 g 1100 g 1100 Pork (PORK) 170 g 300 g 450 g 600 g 750 g − Press the button to start the programs. − The cooking program will fi nish automatically and you will hear fi ve beeps. If the meal is not cooked through properly, cook it for a few more minutes with the microwave program.
Cleaning and care End of the cooking cycle CAUTION! Risk of injury! There is a risk of scalding because the food or the containers may be very hot. − Always use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves when you remove the food from the cooking compartment. After the cooking process is fi...
Storage − Clean the cooking compartment door, the viewing window and the closing mechanism carefully with a mild soap solution. Take particular care not to damage these parts. − If the appliance is operated in a very humid environment, condensation can occur on the outer surfaces.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance will not The appliance is not − Switch off the power point start. plugged in properly. and pull out the plug, plug it back in and turn the power point on again after around 10 seconds.
Technical specifi cations Technical specifi cations Rated voltage 220–240 V 50 Hz Nominal power output (microwave): 1500 W Nominal power output (microwave): 1100 W Nominal power output (grill): 1100 W Microwave frequency: 2450 MHz Safety class: Turntable: 31.5 cm Cooking area and glass rotary plate are food-safe. Declaration of Conformity This product meets the requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS CISPR 11.
Service information Service information Please contact our Customer Service team if your device ever stops working the way you want or expect it to. There are several ways for you to contact us: • In our Service Community, you can meet other users, as well as our staff, and you can exchange your experiences and pass on your knowledge there.
34L MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL FUNCTION Warranty Details REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
34L MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL FUNCTION Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-registration/ TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as fi...
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