MC_175 ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY Microwave oven Operating instructions
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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 minimise unnecessary service calls.
MC175 t t Contents When using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Unpacking 5 Installation Maff Rating 8 Connecting to the mains 9 The microwave oven and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories Control panel Display window 10 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation Pause/Clear Setting the clock Child safety lock 12 6 7 11 13 3
AEG COMBI L t Micromat Contents How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Microwave cooking in two and three stages Manual Defrosting Microwave Hints Microwave Tips Memory Cooking Hold Warm Microwave and Grill cooking Auto Programmes Auto Programme Example Auto Defrost 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Oven utensils and accessories guide 22 Charts Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W 23 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Cleaning the accessories (turntable, suppor
MC175 t t Safety instructions. • • • • WARNING : The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. WARNING : Do not tamper with the safety interlock switches, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat Testing suitability of cookware • • • • • • • • All Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 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. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
MC175 t t 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. • Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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. 3. Keep the oven away from heat and water.
MC175 t t 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 minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply. N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed. This appliance must not be used on a non-earth protected power supply.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat The microwave oven and accessories 1 3 2 5 6 4 4 7 8 Name and function of parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. Latch hook and safety interlock system. Control panel. Drive shaft for turntable. Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.
MC175 t t Control panel 1. Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time. 2. Auto Defrost by weight. 1 2 3 1. Poultry 2. Meat 3. Fish 3. Auto Cook. 4 7 5 8 6 1. Potato 2. Reheat (Plated Meals) 4. Time. For setting cook time. 9 5. Beverage. To automatically heat up drinks. 10 6. Auto Start. To set a start time. 7. Memory. To save a frequently used programme. 8. Hold Warm. Keep food warm for up to 30 mins. 12 11 13 9. Clock. To set the time. 10. Number pad.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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. Never place the turntable upside down. • • • Both turntable and turntable support must always be used during cooking. All food and containers of food are always placed on this turntable for cooking.
MC175 t t Setting the clock When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the clock symbol and numbers in the display window flash and the time is reset to 12:00. Example: To set 4.30 am 1. Set the desired time (12 hour format) using the number pad. 2. Touch the Clock button to lock in the time and start the clock running. If you need to change the time of day after setting, press the clock button, the numbers in the display window will flash.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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 from 10 different microwave power levels, Hi W(900W) to 90W 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 450W for 1 minute 30 seconds: 1.
MC175 t t Microwave setting guide Power Setting 90W PL-1 180W PL-2 270W PL-3 360W 450W 540W 630W 720W 810W 900W PL-4 PL-5 PL-6 PL-7 PL-8 PL-9 PL-10 Suggested use Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm Defrost : Thawing frozen foods. Simmer : Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. Casseroles and stews. Medium Low : Baked custards or cheesecakes. Medium : Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews. Medium Hi : Baking cakes and sponge puddings Reheat Low : Reheating of casseroles and stews..
AEG COMBI L t Micromat Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 180W. 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 180W until defrosting is complete. Example: To defrost at 180W for 8 minutes 30 seconds:. 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch the time button. 3.
MC175 t t 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. 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.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat Memory Cooking If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and functions in the oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can only store one cooking process at a time. Example : To set memory 1. Touch the Memory button. 2. Set your cooking programme as usual. 3. Touch memory button. The oven will beep and the display reverts to the time of day. Your settings are now stored in the oven’s memory.
MC175 t t Auto Programmes The Auto Programme features allow you to simply and automatically cook or defrost a range of popular foods. Your oven offers the following Auto programmes: Programme Microwave mode Quantity Display Defrost Poultry Defrost Meat Defrost Fish Baked Potatoes Reheat Plated meals Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only de f1 de f2 de f3 SA -1 (PO1, PO2, PO3) SA -2 Beverage Microwave Only 0.1kg – 3.0kg 0.1kg – 2.0kg 0.1kg – 2.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat Auto Programmes Example: To automatically cook 2 potatoes: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch the Auto cook button. 3. Press number ’ 1 ’ on the number pad to select the potato function. 4. Press number ’ 2 ’ on the number pad to select two potatoes. 5. Touch Start 20 At the end of the cooking time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard. ’ End ’ will appear in the display window.
MC175 t t Auto Programmes Auto Defrost Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. Example: To defrost 1.7 kg of Poultry: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button once. 3. Set the desired weight ( 1.7 kg ) by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ then ’ 7 ’ on the number pad. 4. Touch Start Example: To defrost 0.8 kg of Meat: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button twice. 3. Set the desired weight ( 0.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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.
MC175 t t Recommendations for Defrosting using 180W 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 180W power setting. FOOD PREPARATION (180W) STANDING TIME 8–10 min. 10–15 min. 10–13 min. 10 min 45–60 sec. 45–60 sec. 1–1½ min. 5 min. 5 min. 5 min. 9–11 min. 15–30 min. 9–11 min. 15–30 min. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min. 3– 4 min. 5–10 min. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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. Repairs should only be carried out by a competent service technician. Be sure the oven is off and is unplugged before cleaning.
MC175 t t What to do if………………………. If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Comet Service Centre. If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly. • Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with another of the same rating and check that the plug has been wired correctly. • Check that the socket switch and/or the switch from the mains supply to the oven are ON.
AEG COMBI L t Micromat 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. Model: MC175 Serial number: PNC: 947 602 476 Date of purchase: It is vitally important that you record these details correctly. These details should be recorded when you remove your new oven from its box N.B.
Comet After Sales Service Thank you for purchasing this A.E.G. microwave oven. 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. Metric/Imperial Weight Conversion Chart Imperial to Metric Metric to Imperial 1 oz 1 lb 1g 1 kg = 28.
