Micromat_Duo 242 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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 minimize unnecessary service calls.
MCD242t English Contents When using your microwave oven Technical data 2 Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Safety instructions when cooking with grill, and Combination modes 5 Unpacking 8 Installation Connecting to the mains 9 The microwave and accessories Name and function of parts Control panel 10 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation Setting the clock Child safety lock 12 6 7 8 11 13 3
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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 Auto Defrost Bread Defrosting Manual defrosting Microwave Hints Auto Programmes 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 23 Oven utensils and accessories guide 25 Charts Recommendations for cooking with Grill General recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill Recommendations for Defrosting using
MCD242t English 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. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great convenience utensils.
MCD242t English 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.
t AEG Micromat_Duo Safety instructions when cooking with grill 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. The turn-table and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them. 3.
MCD242t English 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 (16 kg) of the oven, plus 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.
t AEG Micromat_Duo The microwave oven and accessories 7 3 2 1 5 6 4 8 4 9 10 Name and function of parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. Grill Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.
MCD242t English Control panel 1. Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time 2. Automatic Programmes: Ready Meals Frozen Pizza Potato Gratin Chicken Pieces Meat Chops Grilled Fish 3. Grill To select Grill or add Grill to Microwave function. 4. Auto Defrost by weight 5. Power 6. Setting Control Knob - to enter time and weight or quantity 7. Start - to start a desired programme or to enter the Start + 1 Minute programme 8.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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.
MCD242t English 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. To set: 1. Touch Pause/Clear button so that the time of day only is displayed 2.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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. The maximum time on the Setting Control Knob is 90 min and it may be turned directly clockwise from 90 min to 0/15 sec’s or anti-clockwise from 15/0 sec’s to 90 min. 3.
MCD242t English 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. Example: To cook at 400W for 1 min 30 sec’s: 1.
t AEG Micromat_Duo Microwave setting guide Power Setting 0W 100W 150W 450W 650W 750W 900W(HIW) Suggested use Kitchen timer Keeping warm; Keeping foods warm Defrost; Thawing frozen foods. Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts. Casseroles and stews. Baked custards or cheesecakes. Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and stews. Baking cakes and sponge puddings Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked foods. Roasting joints of meat and poultry. Boiling or reheating liquids.
MCD242t English 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. Touch Start. (The time will count down) When the timer has finished three soft tones will be heard. The display will now reset to the time of day.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch the Grill button once 3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise to 15.00 minutes 4.
MCD242t English 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.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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. No other changes to the programmes are possible, so if necessary, cancel and re-programme as required. The feature also has a built-in pause mechanism to allow for checking and stirring or rearranging the food.
MCD242t 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. Example: To defrost 1200g of food. 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Power button 5 times button 3.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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.
MCD242t English Auto Programmes ☞ The Auto Programme feature allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods. Your oven offers the following Auto programmes: Programme Microwave mode Quantity Ready Meals Frozen Pizza Potato Gratin Chicken pieces Meat Chops Grilled Fish Microwave Only Microwave Plus Grill Microwave Plus Grill Microwave Plus Grill Microwave Plus Grill Microwave Plus Grill 0.2kg, 0.3 kg or 0.4kg 0.1kg, 0.3 kg, 0.4kg or 0.5kg 1, 2 or 4 Meals - 0.3kg, 0.
t AEG Micromat_Duo Auto Programmes Example: To cook a frozen Pizza (400g), well done: 1. Touch Pause/Clear 2. Touch Auto cook 2 times 3. Turn the Setting Control Knob clockwise until 1.5kg is displayed 4. Touch the power button once to select the adjustment. 5. Touch Start 24 At the end of the auto programme time, the oven will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will still be on until the turntable has returned to its original position.
MCD242t English 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.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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 Toast Cheese on Toast QTY. (Weight) 2 Slices 4 Slices Cooking time 5 – 6 min 7 – 8 min Special notes 5 – 6 min. to toast. 2 min.
MCD242t English 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. FOOD PREPARATION (150W) STANDING TIME 8–10 min. 10–15 min. 10–13 min. 10 min 45–60 sec. 45–60 sec. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.
t AEG Micromat_Duo Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Remove any thawed cubes and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish. Remove any thawed portions and turn over. Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over. Remove foil and turn over. 10–15 min Beef Cubed NO Minced Beef Joint Steak NO Cubed NO Chops/Cutlets NO Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwave-proof rack.
MCD242t English Auto Programmes (Universal Defrost chart) FOOD ADJUST Spareribs NO Pork Joint PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS If frozen in a block, separate as soon as possible. Shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil. Remove foil. Turn over, rearrange and remove any thawed pieces. Remove foil from outer edges but leave on thin areas. Turn over. Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwave-proof rack. Shield thin areas and outer edges with smooth pieces of foil.
t AEG Micromat_Duo Auto Programme Charts FOOD START TEMP Chilled 5°C UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Turntable Follow food manufacturers instructionspackage removal, covering, and/or piercing. Place container on a plate or the turntable. No 2–3 min Frozen Pizza 100, 300, 400 or 500g Frozen -18°C Low rack Remove from pack. Place on low rack. Ensure the topping is evenly spread No 2–3 min or For For variations in pack size or start temperature.
MCD242t English Auto Programme Charts (Potato Gratin) FOOD Potato Gratin START TEMP 20°C (room temp) UTENSILS Low rack PREPARATION See Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence PAUSE No STAND 2 min ADJUST or For variations in serving size or start temperature Potato Gratin Auto Cook sequence INGREDIENTS Butter Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced Onion, peeled and finely chopped Streaky Bacon, chopped Single Cream Grated Cheese Salt and Pepper Tomato Slices Parsley, chopped Approx.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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 done by a qualified service technician. Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged before cleaning.
MCD242t 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. • 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.
t AEG Micromat_Duo 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: MCD242 Serial number: PNC: 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. Remember to save your receipt.
Part Number 8221914-01-01 PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
