AEG MC174- User Manual

8 Safety Instructions Do not use your microwave oven for thefollowing : · to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as theywill burst. Eggs can be poached or «fried» in amicrowave oven as long as the yolks are pricked. · to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue ordeep frying) and drinks cont...

9 UK 3 General operating instructions Suitable ovenware X suitable - non suitable 1 ) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration 2 ) does not include glaze containing metal 3 ) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer Ovenware material Mode of operation Defrost- Heati...

10 General operating instructions What else to note... · Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures. The quantities alsovary. For these reasons the time and amount of energy needed todefrost, heat or cook will also vary. As a general rule : Double the power = nearly double the time Please refer to...

11 UK Installation and Connection Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door.2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid thepossibility of causing vibration or noise the oven m...

12 Installation and Connection Electrical connections · WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. • If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet,it must be cut off and the approp...

13 UK Product Description The appliance 1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean after using the oven. 2 Viewing window. Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation. 3 Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed while cooking. 4 Latch hook.5 Safety interlock system.6 C...

14 Product Description The control panel 1. Display window – showing time of day and cooking time. 2. Quick Set – Clock, for setting the clock. 3. Reheat – quick reheat. 4. Auto Defrost – Auto Defrost by weight. 5. Reduce Power – To reduce power to desired microwave power level. 6. Clear/Stop – Stop...

15 UK 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 turnta...

16 Before using the appliance Setting the clock Example: 4:30 hrs When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when powerresumes after a power interruption, the numbers in the display resetto “ 00:00 ”. This 12 hour digital clock allows you to set it from “ 01:00 ” to 12:59 ” To set: 4:30 hrs ...

17 UK 0 «At a glance» operating instructions Action 1. Press door open. 2. Place food on the turntable. 3. Shut the door. 4. Select according to the instructions given in the following pages. 5. Press the START pad 6. End of cooking sequence • Press the clear/stop pad once.AND/OR Open the door by pr...

18 ‘At a glance’ operating instructions Action • Modify the selected cookingtime/weight: turn the rotary knobclockwise or anticlockwise • Modify the selected microwavepower. Press the REDUCE POWERpad. • Reheat (900W) 1. Open door and place food on turntable. 2. Touch ‘Reheat’ twice.3. Touch ‘Start’ ...

19 UK Modes of operation The appliance features the following functions: Kitchen timer The kitchen timer can also be used as a general purposereminder. For example you could use it to set the time ittakes to boil the egg that you are cooking on the hob. Microwave only In this mode, microwaves genera...

20 Modes of Operation Kitchen Timer Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes 1. Touch Reduce Power pad ” PO ” (microwave power 0W) will be 11 times indicated in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to ” 7:00 ” will be indicated in the display the right until 7:00 is indicated in the display 3....

21 UK 900 Watt High, Max. power- boiling liquids- baking fish or vegetables- preheating a browning dish 810 Watt Reheat- baking cakes- reheating precooked foods 450 Watt Simmer- completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts.- completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews– baked custards or ...

22 Modes of Operation Quick Reheat • This is a convenient feature when in a hurry and is ideal for quickly reheating small quantities of liquid or a small portion of food. Example: To reheat a cup of water for 2 minutes. 1. Touch Reheat pad twice “ 2:00 ” will be indicated in the display 2. Touch St...

23 UK Autodefrost • The Autodefrost by weight feature is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry of fish. Example: To defrost 400g of minced meat: 1. Touch Autodefrost pad “ dEF3 ” will be indicated in the display 2. Turn the Rotary knob to ” 0.4 ” will be indicated in the display the...

24 Modes of Operation Autocook programmes • The Autocook programmes allow you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods. • Operation is very easy. Simply touch the appropriate key the correct amount of times (see directions below) and touch START. • VERY IMPORTANT! For best results, ...

27 UK Autocook programmes Frozen vegetables, 150g - 450g 1. To cook 150g frozen vegetables, turn the Rotary knob to the left until “Fr01” lights up in the display To cook 300g frozen vegetables, turn the Rotary knob to the left until “Fr02” lights up in the display To cook 450g frozen vegetables, tu...

28 Modes of Operation Food (180W) Standing Preparation time (mins) Bread Small loaf 8 -10 min 10 - 15 Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.Turn over halfway through defrosting time. Sliced large loaf 10 - 13 min 10 Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.Turn over halfway through de...

29 UK Cooking Charts and Tips STANDING FOOD PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS TIME Beef Cubed Remove any thawed cubes 10–15 min and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish. Minced Remove any thawed portions 5–10 min. and turn over. Beef Joint Place on an upturned saucer Remov...

33 UK Cooking Charts and Tips Practical tips for use General · After switching off your appliance, let food stand inside for afew minutes to allow even heat distribution (standing time). · Remove any aluminium foil or packaging containing metal beforepreparing the food. · Metal objects must be place...

34 Cooking Charts and Tips 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 accessories before defrosting Defrosting of fruit an...

35 UK 3 Cleaning and care The Appliance Exterior Wipe the front of the appliance using a soft cloth and a mild, warmdetergent solution.Do not use abrasive cleaning substances, strong detergents or coarseabrasive cleaning materials. Cooking area The interior will remain in good condition for a long t...

37 UK Service Information You can perform certain maintenance on your own; these operationsare listed in section «What to do if...». First verify the problem, then lookit up in the section. If you do not find the solution therein, then pleasecontact your local Comet Service Centre. MC174,UK(rev3) 1/...

38 Technical Data Overall dimension Width 520 mm Depth 407 mm Height 292 mm Cavity dimension Width 349 mm Depth 350 mm Height 198 mm Volume 24 litre Power source 2 3 0 - 2 4 0 V , 5 0 H z Fuse 13A Power consumption 2750W Power output 900W Weight 22kg MC174,UK(rev3) 1/12/99 10:37 am Page 38

AEG Cornwall House55 - 57 High StreetSLOUGHSL1 1BQ Telephone: 08705 350350 ©Copyright by AEG 8221911-85 Revision 3/21.09.1999 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 freeservice to you, however, s...